jailcd2019-001: Thai Folk Wisdom for Vernacular House Architectural in Thailand

Abstract

The purpose of this research were: 1) to learn about the basic factors of geography, history, language and ethnics groups, including society and culture in Thailand that were affected to the residential architecture in Thailand, 2) to retrieve the original residential architecture of the original residential architecture in Thailand so as to study and analyze the forms of residential architecture in the area., 3) to propose the way to preserve the local architecture of residential architectures in Thailand. The tools used in this research were interview and evaluation form, 4) Analyzing the research findings leading to the conclusion of concepts and styles as well as analysis regarding the aspects of inheritance, transformation and reinvention, and 6) Conclusions and recommendations on the application of modern Thai identity, including suggestions for future uses and research. Using qualitative research and participatory observation. Using unstructured interview. The results of the research were as follows. The geography, history, language and ethnic groups, society and culture conditions, in Thailand were affected to the residential architectures in Thailand to become unique. They contained the creative wisdom that was consistent with the environment and way of life in each area. Moreover, there were some ways to preserve and develop local architectures by encouraging the concerned agencies to preserve or maintain the architectural style of a residential house. Educating the local people was to understand and appreciate the importance of their own home, and to provide the knowledge about the conservation or care of the local habitat properly. These included encouraging traditional craftsman conservation, providing the periodic study and research on the local architecture.