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  • 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘
(𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 – 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)

The COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TRIVANDRUM(C.A.T), Kerala, India, and the Social Innovation Lab - Sri Lanka (SIL-SL), have collaborated to advance sustainable and inclusive communities.

This collaboration intends to be democratic by integrating knowledge, heritage, and innovation to create more liveable and resilient environments.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

•  Joint research projects 
•  Academic exchanges for students and faculty 
•  Workshops, design studios, seminars, and exhibitions 
•  Pilot community-based projects 

The initiative emphasizes heritage conservation, participatory design, and interdisciplinary approaches that link architecture with social innovation and community well-being.
Through this engagement, both teams aim to strengthen architectural education, research, and community-focused innovation, contributing to sustainable development.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 

SIL-SL Team (Sri Lanka)

Dhanesh Chathuranga – Founder (SIL.SL)
Vikas Rao – Co-founder(SIL.SL) 
Ashra Wickramathilaka – Urban Planner & Research Associate 
Gihan Malshan /Pasan Ravindu /Chathuri Ajanee/ Pathum Gimhaan/Sandanu Methmina , Pasindu/ Nethmi Wickramanayake/Supun Shiwantha

C. A. T Team (India) 

Ambu C Mohan – Assistant professor 
Smitha C- Associate Professor 
Sidharth Baiju – Assistant Professor 
Yasmin A – Assistant Professor
Devika Shyna Rajesh – Assistant Professor 
Sreeram Ramesh -Assistant professor 
Anagha Ragesh / Carolin Treesa/ Gayathri Krishna/ Nilachandana/ Aparna Pillai/ Keerthana/ Surjith Bose/ Sreelakshmi P M / Mirza M Rahiman / Malavika S/ Devika Mohan
  • ADMISSIONS 2026

𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞)

Stream:
Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate
Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS
Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs
Our Approach:
Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops
Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios
Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach

Eligibility Criteria:
50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate
Valid NATA score

For more details:
📞 9745346199 | 9645054444
🌐 www.cat.edu.in

#architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘
(𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 – 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)

The COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TRIVANDRUM(C.A.T), Kerala, India, and the Social Innovation Lab - Sri Lanka (SIL-SL), have collaborated to advance sustainable and inclusive communities.

This collaboration intends to be democratic by integrating knowledge, heritage, and innovation to create more liveable and resilient environments.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

•  Joint research projects 
•  Academic exchanges for students and faculty 
•  Workshops, design studios, seminars, and exhibitions 
•  Pilot community-based projects 

The initiative emphasizes heritage conservation, participatory design, and interdisciplinary approaches that link architecture with social innovation and community well-being.
Through this engagement, both teams aim to strengthen architectural education, research, and community-focused innovation, contributing to sustainable development.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 

SIL-SL Team (Sri Lanka)

Dhanesh Chathuranga – Founder (SIL.SL)
Vikas Rao – Co-founder(SIL.SL) 
Ashra Wickramathilaka – Urban Planner & Research Associate 
Gihan Malshan /Pasan Ravindu /Chathuri Ajanee/ Pathum Gimhaan/Sandanu Methmina , Pasindu/ Nethmi Wickramanayake/Supun Shiwantha

C. A. T Team (India) 

Ambu C Mohan – Assistant professor 
Smitha C- Associate Professor 
Sidharth Baiju – Assistant Professor 
Yasmin A – Assistant Professor
Devika Shyna Rajesh – Assistant Professor 
Sreeram Ramesh -Assistant professor 
Anagha Ragesh / Carolin Treesa/ Gayathri Krishna/ Nilachandana/ Aparna Pillai/ Keerthana/ Surjith Bose/ Sreelakshmi P M / Mirza M Rahiman / Malavika S/ Devika Mohan
𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘
(𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 – 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)

The COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TRIVANDRUM(C.A.T), Kerala, India, and the Social Innovation Lab - Sri Lanka (SIL-SL), have collaborated to advance sustainable and inclusive communities.

This collaboration intends to be democratic by integrating knowledge, heritage, and innovation to create more liveable and resilient environments.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

•  Joint research projects 
•  Academic exchanges for students and faculty 
•  Workshops, design studios, seminars, and exhibitions 
•  Pilot community-based projects 

The initiative emphasizes heritage conservation, participatory design, and interdisciplinary approaches that link architecture with social innovation and community well-being.
Through this engagement, both teams aim to strengthen architectural education, research, and community-focused innovation, contributing to sustainable development.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 

SIL-SL Team (Sri Lanka)

Dhanesh Chathuranga – Founder (SIL.SL)
Vikas Rao – Co-founder(SIL.SL) 
Ashra Wickramathilaka – Urban Planner & Research Associate 
Gihan Malshan /Pasan Ravindu /Chathuri Ajanee/ Pathum Gimhaan/Sandanu Methmina , Pasindu/ Nethmi Wickramanayake/Supun Shiwantha

C. A. T Team (India) 

Ambu C Mohan – Assistant professor 
Smitha C- Associate Professor 
Sidharth Baiju – Assistant Professor 
Yasmin A – Assistant Professor
Devika Shyna Rajesh – Assistant Professor 
Sreeram Ramesh -Assistant professor 
Anagha Ragesh / Carolin Treesa/ Gayathri Krishna/ Nilachandana/ Aparna Pillai/ Keerthana/ Surjith Bose/ Sreelakshmi P M / Mirza M Rahiman / Malavika S/ Devika Mohan
𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘
(𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 – 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)

The COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TRIVANDRUM(C.A.T), Kerala, India, and the Social Innovation Lab - Sri Lanka (SIL-SL), have collaborated to advance sustainable and inclusive communities.

This collaboration intends to be democratic by integrating knowledge, heritage, and innovation to create more liveable and resilient environments.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

•  Joint research projects 
•  Academic exchanges for students and faculty 
•  Workshops, design studios, seminars, and exhibitions 
•  Pilot community-based projects 

The initiative emphasizes heritage conservation, participatory design, and interdisciplinary approaches that link architecture with social innovation and community well-being.
Through this engagement, both teams aim to strengthen architectural education, research, and community-focused innovation, contributing to sustainable development.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 

SIL-SL Team (Sri Lanka)

Dhanesh Chathuranga – Founder (SIL.SL)
Vikas Rao – Co-founder(SIL.SL) 
Ashra Wickramathilaka – Urban Planner & Research Associate 
Gihan Malshan /Pasan Ravindu /Chathuri Ajanee/ Pathum Gimhaan/Sandanu Methmina , Pasindu/ Nethmi Wickramanayake/Supun Shiwantha

C. A. T Team (India) 

Ambu C Mohan – Assistant professor 
Smitha C- Associate Professor 
Sidharth Baiju – Assistant Professor 
Yasmin A – Assistant Professor
Devika Shyna Rajesh – Assistant Professor 
Sreeram Ramesh -Assistant professor 
Anagha Ragesh / Carolin Treesa/ Gayathri Krishna/ Nilachandana/ Aparna Pillai/ Keerthana/ Surjith Bose/ Sreelakshmi P M / Mirza M Rahiman / Malavika S/ Devika Mohan
𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 (𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 – 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) The COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TRIVANDRUM(C.A.T), Kerala, India, and the Social Innovation Lab - Sri Lanka (SIL-SL), have collaborated to advance sustainable and inclusive communities. This collaboration intends to be democratic by integrating knowledge, heritage, and innovation to create more liveable and resilient environments. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Joint research projects • Academic exchanges for students and faculty • Workshops, design studios, seminars, and exhibitions • Pilot community-based projects The initiative emphasizes heritage conservation, participatory design, and interdisciplinary approaches that link architecture with social innovation and community well-being. Through this engagement, both teams aim to strengthen architectural education, research, and community-focused innovation, contributing to sustainable development. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 SIL-SL Team (Sri Lanka) Dhanesh Chathuranga – Founder (SIL.SL) Vikas Rao – Co-founder(SIL.SL) Ashra Wickramathilaka – Urban Planner & Research Associate Gihan Malshan /Pasan Ravindu /Chathuri Ajanee/ Pathum Gimhaan/Sandanu Methmina , Pasindu/ Nethmi Wickramanayake/Supun Shiwantha C. A. T Team (India) Ambu C Mohan – Assistant professor Smitha C- Associate Professor Sidharth Baiju – Assistant Professor Yasmin A – Assistant Professor Devika Shyna Rajesh – Assistant Professor Sreeram Ramesh -Assistant professor Anagha Ragesh / Carolin Treesa/ Gayathri Krishna/ Nilachandana/ Aparna Pillai/ Keerthana/ Surjith Bose/ Sreelakshmi P M / Mirza M Rahiman / Malavika S/ Devika Mohan
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ADMISSIONS 2026

𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞)

Stream:
Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate
Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS
Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs
Our Approach:
Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops
Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios
Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach

Eligibility Criteria:
50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate
Valid NATA score

For more details:
📞 9745346199 | 9645054444
🌐 www.cat.edu.in

#architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
ADMISSIONS 2026

𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞)

Stream:
Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate
Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS
Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs
Our Approach:
Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops
Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios
Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach

Eligibility Criteria:
50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate
Valid NATA score

For more details:
📞 9745346199 | 9645054444
🌐 www.cat.edu.in

#architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
ADMISSIONS 2026

𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞)

Stream:
Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate
Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS
Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs
Our Approach:
Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops
Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios
Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach

Eligibility Criteria:
50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate
Valid NATA score

For more details:
📞 9745346199 | 9645054444
🌐 www.cat.edu.in

#architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
ADMISSIONS 2026

𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞)

Stream:
Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate
Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS
Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs
Our Approach:
Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops
Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios
Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach

Eligibility Criteria:
50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate
Valid NATA score

For more details:
📞 9745346199 | 9645054444
🌐 www.cat.edu.in

#architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
ADMISSIONS 2026

𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞)

Stream:
Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate
Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS
Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs
Our Approach:
Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops
Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios
Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach

Eligibility Criteria:
50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate
Valid NATA score

For more details:
📞 9745346199 | 9645054444
🌐 www.cat.edu.in

#architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
ADMISSIONS 2026

𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞)

Stream:
Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate
Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS
Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs
Our Approach:
Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops
Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios
Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach

Eligibility Criteria:
50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate
Valid NATA score

For more details:
📞 9745346199 | 9645054444
🌐 www.cat.edu.in

#architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
ADMISSIONS 2026 𝐁.𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞) Stream: Sustainability: Designing for a changing climate Technology: Integrating BIM, VR, and GIS Culture & Society: Understanding real-world needs Our Approach: Expert Talks & Hands-on Workshops Innovation Labs & Outdoor Studios Heritage Documentation & Design Outreach Eligibility Criteria: 50% marks in PCM & overall aggregate Valid NATA score For more details: 📞 9745346199 | 9645054444 🌐 www.cat.edu.in #architectureeducation #architectureandcommunity #sustainablearchitecture #urbanstudies #futureofcities
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Degree in Architecture of 5 years duration Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)
Degree in Design of 4 years duration Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)
Degree in Real estate Development Management of 4years duration Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)

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