Green architecture as an apparatus sustainable design : with special reference to contemporary Sri Lankan architectural practice

Abstract

The world today is fast moving into highly sophisticated, technological realities where quality and conditions of living meant to be easier more than ever. In this exercise man has forgotten that is compromising resources and opportunities meant for a future. Subsequently entire plant has dragged to a greater risk of environmental devastation, which will be affected for a future in consequence. Damage done to the environment is such that life on earth is a 100% risk in terms of environmental consideration. At a wedge of this catastrophic event conception of 'sustainable development' has been introduced as a remedial action for an issue. As far as Architecture conserved in this context a great deal of exploration is usable within a practical reality. Further an a Architectural starting point will be responsible for a sensual manipulation of environment as most of a development strategies are associated with some sort of construction and building industry. In this context achieving of sustainable design solutions can be done using different channels and approaches. Green Architectural practice is highlighted as one of a most environmentally sensitive and productive means of realizing the foresaid aspect. This particular study focuses to seek a validity of practical realms of such a concept with contemporary application in Architectural practice in Sri Lanka.