The wattle and daub method of building homes, the old fashioned way of construction used mostly by the poor, according to some studies, is seen as economical, closer to the nature and perfectly matched with the environment, top architects say.
At a press briefing in Colombo this week to reveal the details of ‘Architect 2009’ seminar and exhibition by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, it was stated that this method costs very little as the walls are constructed with a split-bamboo structure and on it clay is mixed with sand is applied.
It was revealed that several projects employing this method are now in progress, specially in the hotel sector, where foreigners love this type of cabanas.
Architect 2009 will be held for the 27th consecutive year at the BMICH from March 3 to 8. The Council Meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation of Architects (SAARCH) will also be held on March 3. It will be followed by a Trade Exhibition on March 4 where the keynote speaker will be Prof Mohan Munasinghe.
SLIA President Jayantha Perera said that as a country they are at the crossroads of a new era and the need for expertise from architects would grow.
The theme for this year’s national conference is ‘Doing more with less’ – which is appropriate in today’s context in terms of promoting sustainable development and eco-friendly and energy-efficient buildings and cities.
He said that they are experimenting with a lot of improvements in the industry which is playing a big role in contributing to the development of architecture and raising the standards of the construction industry in the country. |
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