About SLILA
Sri Lanka
Institute of
Landscape
Architects
Sri Lanka Institute of Landscape Architects is the sole
authorized body established under the Parliamentary
actNo, 33 of 2009 by The Democratic socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Institute of Landscape Architects SLILA is
entitled to the following objectives to
conduct;
To Develop the profession of landscape Architecture in Sri Lanka to the
internationally accepted
standards.
To provide leadership and guidance to the profession and to facilitate the profession
in fulfilling its vital role in the process of sustainable development, conserving and
improving the environment, integrating natural systems, and appling relevant arts
and sciences in service to society.
As a non profit professional association, SLILA's role is to serve the mutal interests
of its members and to serve for well being of the profession of landscape
architecture in Sri Lanka.
The Year 2009 was a significant year for the Architecture profession in Sri Lanka with the conception of the SLILA. Dr. Diane Menzie graced our first Council Meeting of the institution, which was successfully organized under her guidance advisees. Sri Lanka became the 62nd member country in the International Federation of Landscape Architects IFLA in 2011.
History and the constitution
Functions of the Institute
to promote and advance the study of, A and research in, landscape architecture and its related subjects and the arts and sciences connected therewith.
to promote, establish and maintain close relations with the profession worldwide, including the international exchange of knowledge, skills, and experience in both educational and professional spheres.
to establish and maintain the highest possible standards of professional practice in planning, designing, and development. management and conservation of the landscape, along with other relevant professionals and professional bodies.
to organize, supervise and control the admission and the professional education and training of persons desiring to qualify as landscape architects, to prescribe or approve courses of study for the qualifying examinations for membership of the Institute and to conduct or provide for the conduct of such courses and examinations.
to protect and promote the interests, status, welfare, rights, and privileges of the profession of landscape architects in Sri Lanka and the interests of the public in relation to that profession, and of persons desiring to qualify as lands cape architects.
to establish, regulate and maintain libraries and benefit schemes for the benefit of members, officers, employees, and their dependents.
Honorary Fellows
to promote and advance the study of, A and research in, landscape architecture and its related
subjects and the arts and sciences connected therewith.
to promote, establish and maintain close relations with the profession worldwide, including the
international exchange of knowledge, skills, and
Dr. John Byrom
Emeritus prof. WillieMendis
Late. Prof. Nimal De Silva