Theme
The 19th International Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU 2026) will be held on 27th & 28th November 2026 online and at the University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Sri Lanka. The conference theme for this year is “Resilient Intelligence: Adapting the Built Environment for a Changing World”. This theme emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers and working together to create spaces that are welcoming to everyone and can withstand challenges. It promotes collaboration, diversity, and adaptability to build stronger, more equitable communities. The conference provides a platform to explore into global systems and human aspirations aligned with these goals. It will explore means to enhance sustainability through current and future methods, technologies, policies and practices.
Possible topics in the thematic selection includes (but not limited to)
- Green products, buildings and cities
- Technology for simulating-built form
- Making places for people
- Methods, tools and practices in delivering sustainable solutions
- Integrated systems, policy and governance
- Sustainable construction management
Dates and Venue
27th & 28th November 2026
University of Moratuwa,
Bandaranayake Mawatha,
Moratuwa 10400 Sri Lanka.
www.uom.lk
Call for papers
FARU Conference Author Guidelines
The full paper should contain completed research, the description of your study and should be structured in different sections such as: Abstract, Introduction, Literature review, Methodology, Results, Conclusions, Acknowledgements (if applicable) and References.
The paper should be prepared adhering to the following author guidelines.
FARU Conference Author Guidelines and Template | |
Items | Requirements |
Format | Article file should be submitted as an MS (Microsoft) Word file Paper size: A4 Margins: Top:2 cm, Bottom: 2cm, Left: 2cm, Right: 2cm |
Headers and Footers | The contents for header and footer will be inserted later by the Conference Secretariat. Do not add/alter/delete it and keep it as shown. |
Article length | Article length should be no more than 12 pages including the tables, figures and list of references |
Article title | A suitable concise title no more than 20 words [Cambria 12, Bold and Capital, Line spacing: 1.5 lines, Paragraph Space before: 0 pt, after:0 pt] |
Author Details | Do not identify the author details such as names, affiliations in any part of the paper including in the acknowledgements to ensure anonymity with the double-blind review process. Include the names of authors, affiliations and contact emails only when submitting the camera-ready paper after reviewer comments. Corresponding author should be identified with an * at the end of the name. |
Author Names | Format for the authors names should be exactly as ‘Surname followed by initials’ (Eg. Perera A.B.C.) [Cambria 10, line spacing exactly 12 pt, Centre text alignment, Paragraph Space before: 24 pt, after:0 pt] Corresponding author should be identified with an * at the end of the name. |
Author Affiliations | Authors should also provide that should consist of the name of the institution, the city, the country, and the email address, preferably an institutional email. [Cambria 8, Italics, line spacing exactly 12 pt, Centre text alignment, Paragraph Space before: 0 pt, after:0 pt] |
Abstract | The abstract should be in one paragraph. It should explain the research context, problem investigated, the methodology used, and key findings discussed. The abstract should be without any citation, references and unexplained abbreviations. Abstract should not exceed 200 words. [Cambria 08, Line spacing: Exactly 13 pt, Paragraph Space Before: 12pt, After:6 pt ] |
Keywords | The abstract should include 5 keywords. The keywords are separated by semicolons and terminated with a period. [Cambria 08, Italics, Line spacing: 1.5 lines, Paragraph Space Before: 12pt and After:6 pt] |
Headings | Headings must be concise, with a clear indication of the required hierarchy. [Level 1 Headings – Cambria 11, Bold, Sentence Case, Line spacing: Exactly 13 pt, Paragraph Space Before: 12pt, After:6 pt] [Level 2 Headings – Cambria 10, All caps, Line spacing: Exactly 13 pt, Paragraph Space Before: 12pt, After:6 pt] [Level 3 Headings – Cambria 10, Italic, Sentence Case, Line spacing: Exactly 13 pt, Paragraph Space Before: 6pt, After:6 pt] |
Body Text | It is recommended to have at least one paragraph of text underneath each heading. Left indent when starting a paragraph except the first paragraph of all sections, sub sections etc. Indentation of first line shall be 1 cm. [Cambria 10, Line spacing: Multiples 1.15, Line Justify Text alignment, Paragraph spacing Before: 0 and After: 0, Leave 1 line spacing between paragraphs] |
Bullet points | Bullet texts can be a part of the paper. They can either be separated from the text preceding or following. Same format as body text but with a left indent of 0.5cm |
Figures | Figures should be described appropriately in the text after cross-referencing it in the relevant text. They should be numbered as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc. and be placed in the Centre Text alignment. The Figure should have 1 line spacing before the figure and after the caption (except at the end of a section). Do not leave a space between the image and the caption. The caption for a figure should be inserted just below the Figure. Full paper manuscripts should contain the Figures. In addition, they shall be separately submitted in high resolution along with the final paper. |
Tables | Tables should be described appropriately in the text after cross-referencing it in the relevant text. They should be numbered as Table 1, Table 2, etc. They should have one line spacing before the caption and after the table. Do not leave a space between the table caption and table. The caption for a table should be inserted just above the Table. [Cambria 9, Line spacing: Multiples 1.15, Paragraph spacing Before: 0 and After: 0] |
Equations | Equations should be numbered in parentheses at the right margin (as shown below) H2 = x2y2 + Rx2 + 3Dxy (1) |
Citations and References | APA Reference Style (7th edition) author-date style should be used for this purpose. For APA Reference Style Please refer the guideline provided in the link below |
Acknowledgments | Any Acknowledgements to be included only when preparing the final camera-ready paper, after the paper got reviewed and accepted. This is mainly to ensure the double-blind peer review process. |
Template | Please download and prepare your article using the template |
FARU Conference Submission Guidelines
FARU conference papers should be submitted to the email address given below.
NOTE: Please note the papers that are submitted via SLOJL portal will not be considered for the FARU conference.
For each full paper the corresponding authors should complete the FARU Full Paper Submission Form and attach this form along with the full paper to faru@uom.lk
Key Dates
Conference Call Open: 15th May 2025
Submission of Full Paper: 30th June 2026
Notification of Reviewer Comments to Authors: 15th August 2026
Camera-ready Paper Submission: 31st October 2026
Registration Deadline: 10th November 2026
Submission of pre-recoded presentations: 15th November 2026
Conference Dates: 27th & 28th November 2026
Conference Registration
Registration for participants will be open from November 2025. Registration fees are as follows:
(At least one author should be registrered and that registration valid for one paper)
• Sri Lankan Participant – LKRs. 10,000/-
• Sri Lankan Student – LKRs. 7000/-
• International Participant – US$150
• International Students – US$100
Payment Instructions
Name of Bank: Bank of Ceylon (Code: 7010) Katubedda Branch (Code 030), Sri Lanka.
Account Number: 0000306836.
Swift Code: BCEYLKLX.
Please E-mail the payment receipt with the completed payment registration form to: faru@uom.lk
OR
Bank Cheque in US$ drawn in favour of Vice Chancellor, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka with the completed application form by post to: Director,
Faculty of Architecture Research Unit,
Faculty of Architecture,
University of Moratuwa,
Moratuwa,
Sri Lanka.
Director,
Faculty of Architecture Research Unit,
Faculty of Architecture,
University of Moratuwa,
Moratuwa,
OR
Direct Payment to University of Moratuwa or Bank Name of Bank : Bank of Ceylon, Katubedda Branch, Katubadda Account No: 306836 Please E-mail the payment receipt with the completed payment registration form to: faru@uom.lk
Keynote Speakers - FARU 2025
Professor Harsha Munasinghe
Prof. Harsha Munasinghe is a professor at the School of Architectural Studies, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada. His research interests include social implications of design, heritage studies, and design pedagogy. He was earlier attached to University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Helsinki University of Technology, Finland. His work has been recognized through awards and citations.
FARU Conference Committee
Conference Organising Committee
Conference Chair
Prof. Yasangika Sandanayake, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Conference Co-Chair
Prof. Menaha Thayaparan, Director, Faculty of Architecture Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
FARU Conference Publication and Technical Directors
Dr. Mihiri Hirudini, Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Plnr. Eshi Wijegunarathna, Department of Town & Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Suranga Jayasena, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Sagara Jayasinghe, Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pournima Sridarran, Department of Facilities Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Sumanthri Samarawickrama, Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Conference Organising Committee
Ms. Gheethanjali Balasubiramaniyam
Ms. Vithakshi Fernando
Mr. Suwinka Fernando
Ms. Manulji Gunarathne
Ms. Kalani Jayaweera
Mr. Sanjai Madhusanad
Mr. Menura Nonis
Mr. Ravindu Pieris
Ms. Bavani Rathnasiri
Ms. Kethmi Ruwanima
Ms. Amasha Sathsarani
Mr. Piranavan Sivasothy
Ms. Himasha Subhasingha
Ms. Kirushtika Thiruchelvam
Mr. Naveen Uggoda
Ms. Nadeera Umayangani
Mr. Tharindu Weragama
International Scientific Committee
Dr. Chethika Abenayake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Dilani Abenayake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
A/Prof. Hajer AL-Dahash, University of Babylon, Iraq
Dr. Belqais Allali, University of Salford, UK
Dr. Ashan Asmone, University of Cambridge, UK
Assoc. Prof. Namrata Bhattacharya-Mis, University of Chester, UK
Dr. H Chandanie, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Tilanka Chandresekera, Oklahoma State University, USA
Dr. Shaleeni Coorey, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Assoc. Prof. Subrata Das, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Dr. Chameera De Silva, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Chathura De Silva, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Lalith De Silva, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Nayanthara De Silva, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Wasana De Silva, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Elham Delzendeh, Birmingham City University, UK
Dr. Kapila Devapriya, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Nuwan Dias, University of Manchester, UK
Dr. Biyanka Ekanayake, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Prof. Rohinton Emmanuel, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
Assoc. Prof. Nirodha Fernanado, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Dr. Wajishani Gamage, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pavithra Ganesu, University of Salford, UK
Dr. Devindi Geekiyanage, University of Salford, UK
Dr. Kanchana Ginige, Northumbria University, UK
Prof. Zhonghua Gou, Wuhan University, China
Dr. Sachie Gunatilake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Wathsala Gunawardena, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Mayank Gupta, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India
Dr. Kaushalya Herath, University of Dundee, UK
Dr. Malani Herath, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Anishka Hettiarachchi, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Chamali Hewawasam, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Bingunath Ingirige, University of Salford, UK
Dr. Suranga Jayasena, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Amila Jayasinghe, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pavitra Jayasinghe, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Dr. Nadeeka Jayaweera, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Yamuna Kaluarachchi, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Prof. Kaushal Keraminiyage, University of Salford, UK
Prof. Udayangani Kulatunga, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Xiaoxi Li, National Environment Agency, Singapore
Dr. Nandun Madhusanka, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Samitha Manawadu, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Chamindi Malalgoda, University of Huddersfield, UK
Dr. Harshini Mallawarachchi, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Anupa Manewa, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Dr. Anushika Mudiyanselage, Birmingham City University, UK
Prof. Harsha Munasinghe, George Brown College, Canada
Prof. Jagath Munasinghe, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Alex Opoku, University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Kelum Palipane, Melbourn school of Design, Australia
Dr. Roshani Palliyaguru, Oxford Brooks University, UK
Prof. Chaminda Pathirage, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr. Milinda Pathiraja, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Kanchana Perera, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Narein Perera, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Amanda Rajapakse, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Indrika Rajapaksha, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Upendra Rajapaksha, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Thanuja Ramachandra, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Tharusha Ranadewa, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Gayani Ranasinghe, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Akila Rathnasinghe, Northumbria University, UK
Dr. Rohana Rathnayake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Uthpala Rathnayake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Giridaran Renganathan, University of Kent, United Kingdom
Dr. NM Rizvi, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Navodana Rodrigo, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Assoc. Prof. Julie Rudner, La Trobe University, Australia
Dr. Inoka Samarasekara, University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr. Aparna Samaraweera, University of South Australia, Australia
Dr. Sumanthri Samarawickrama, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Yasangika Sandanayake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Laura Santamaria, Royal College of Art, UK
Mrs. Ruwandika Senanayake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Krisanthi Seneviratne, Western Sydney University, Australia
Dr. Priyanwada Singhapathirana, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Dr. Dumindu Soorige, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pournima Sridarran, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Cristiano Storni, University of Limerick, Ireland
Prof. Noralfishah Sulaiman, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. AL Susantha, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Menaha Thayaparan, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Anuradha Waidyasekara, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Emeshi Warusawitharana, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Kamal Wasala, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Nilmini Weerasinghe, RMIT University, Australia
Prof. Janaka Wijesundara, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Suzzanne Wilkinson, Auckland University, New Zealand
Prof. Horoshi Yoshino, Tohoku University, Japan