Ebook Sentiment in Traditional Thai Architecture
Traditional Thai Architecture was initially created from Thai behavior on the basis of beliefs. Each feature, for instance, had different decorated styles; nevertheless, they had the same main function such as Spaces created by separated time zoning, split step floors, being made of natural material and prefabricated building elements. This article aims to analyze the spiritual aspect of Traditional Thai Architecture by the Systems Method. The results imply that knowledge of Thai ancestry was forged from the former environment; furthermore, the appearance appealed to all six common human contact points of eye, ear, nose, tongue, body and mind. Consequently, the buildings and the surroundings were plentiful in their display of visible-objects, sounds, aromas, tastes, touch and mind-objects. The entire system of appearance generated the Sentiment of Traditional Thai Architecture. This should be a clue to the fact that the transition between human needs and Thai culture is Traditional Thai Architecture. The results show that eye contact, ear contact, and body contact influence perception to enhance the value of Traditional Thai Architecture. Therefore, today’s Thai Architecture should be adapted to these criteria, which should be considered by designer, for conserving Traditional Thai Architecture.
The origin of the Thai race is still ambiguous. Some assume they migrated from Southwestern China, others believe they lived in the border areas between China, Laos, Burma, and Thailand for at least 2,000 years, and still others suggest that they became established in what is today Thailand and then transferred northwards.
A verifiable history of the culture and architecture of Thailand can be traced from the Dvaravati, Srivichai, and Khmer periods from about 500 BC, which influenced Thai Civilization. Thailand was known as “Siam” between the thirteenth and the eighteenth centuries. The capital cities were Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and today’s Rattanakosin. Traditional Thai Architecture displays the various attractive forms, which have developed into the unique architecture of Southeast Asia.
Because of the agricultural lifestyle, traditional Thai Architecture was based on the ancestor’s knowledge of how to achieve a comfortable life in a hot-humid climate with a rich natural environment. Therefore, living with nature was appropriate in the former traditional Thai Architecture.
The origin of the Thai race is still ambiguous. Some assume they migrated from Southwestern China, others believe they lived in the border areas between China, Laos, Burma, and Thailand for at least 2,000 years, and still others suggest that they became established in what is today Thailand and then transferred northwards.
A verifiable history of the culture and architecture of Thailand can be traced from the Dvaravati, Srivichai, and Khmer periods from about 500 BC, which influenced Thai Civilization. Thailand was known as “Siam” between the thirteenth and the eighteenth centuries. The capital cities were Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and today’s Rattanakosin. Traditional Thai Architecture displays the various attractive forms, which have developed into the unique architecture of Southeast Asia.
Because of the agricultural lifestyle, traditional Thai Architecture was based on the ancestor’s knowledge of how to achieve a comfortable life in a hot-humid climate with a rich natural environment. Therefore, living with nature was appropriate in the former traditional Thai Architecture.
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