Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- By Lanka Proprty Web

From vertical living to multi-storied houses and ancestral homes in the countryside, housing has evolved throughout the years in different ways in different countries. The industrialized nations are branching out their vertical living styles to higher stories, while in the developing world housing is growing larger in width.

In Sri Lanka, high-rise buildings or condominiums are increasing with constructions taking place throughout the Colombo city and its suburbs. While it isn't necessarily as Times Square in NYC or Tokyo in Japan, Colombo has its very own unique local versions.

The areas of Colombo 1 to 6 are especially famous for the sight of many condominiums in the city. The development taki...