Scope
Housing and Settlement Studies represent a critical research domain which focuses on understanding residential environments through the lenses of housing provision, living conditions, and settlement dynamics within both formal and informal contexts. Emphasis is placed on issues such as housing affordability, student and rental accommodation, shared living arrangements, and the performance of government-funded housing projects, particularly in urban and peri-urban settings. The theme also addresses post-disaster housing and relocation challenges, examining behavioral responses and policy implications in resettlement processes. Through empirical and case-based research, CRES aims to generate insights that inform housing policy, improve residential satisfaction, and support the development of practical, context-specific solutions for enhancing the quality and functionality of living environments in Sri Lanka.
Key Research Focus Areas
- Housing Quality and Residential Satisfaction
- Affordable Housing and Project Implementation
- Shared and Alternative Living Arrangements
- Post-Disaster Housing and Resettlement
Factors Influencing the Refusal of Post-Disaster Relocation: Insights from Resettled Individuals and Professionals in Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, vol. 17, iss. 2, pp. 221-238, 2026.
Student Satisfaction in State-Funded Accommodation: On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Living in a Sri Lankan University Journal Article
In: Bhumi - The Planning Research Journal, vol. 12, iss. 2, pp. 50-69, 2025.
6th Management Undergraduates’ Research Session 2024, 2024.
The Living Conditions of Boarding Houses around the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Journal Article
In: Journal of Real Estate Studies, vol. 21, iss. 2, pp. 37-50, 2024.
In: Journal of Real Estate Studies, vol. 21, iss. 2, pp. 29-35, 2024.
Does Gender Influence the Relationship Between Self-image and House Purchase Intension? Bachelor Thesis
2023.
Exploring the Complexities of Millennial Housing Choices: An Analysis of the Influence of Neighborhood Factors Journal Article
In: Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate, vol. 19, iss. 2, pp. 93-122, 2022.
COVID-19 pandemic and disaster resilience: planning perspective Technical Report
University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2021.
