Institute of Landscape Architects Bill approved

To develop the profession of landscape architecture:

Uditha KUMARASINGHE and Irangika RANGE

The Government will set up the Sri Lanka Institute of Landscape Architects to develop the profession of landscape architecture in Sri Lanka to internationally accepted standards.

Parliament yesterday approved a Bill of Sri Lanka Institute of Landscape Architects presented by Urban Development and Sacred Area Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardana.

The Minister said landscape architecture is a vital area in the process of sustainable development, conserving and improving the environment.

The functions of the Institute will be to promote and advance the study, practice, application, and research at the landscape architecture and its related subjects and the arts and sciences connected.

This has also aimed 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.