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2022 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel
2. The Role of Wood in Current Sustainable Building in Thailand as Architectural Ornaments
verfasst von : Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdul Rani, Puan Sri Datin Seri Nila Inangda Manyam Keumala Binti Haji Daud
Erschienen in: The Importance of Wood and Timber in Sustainable Buildings
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore how wood can be applied into sustainable building in modern context. Currently, the wood production in the market varies, and the consumption of wood material can be domestically or globally. The objective of this study is to have an overall view of the application of wood as architectural ornaments in Thailand. The scope of this study focuses only on five-star hotel buildings in Chiang Mai. Qualitative data, which involved direct observations at the site, was conducted. The findings showed that wood has been applied as decorative items, as guardians or protectors, and as building main structure, to replicate existing old or ancient building, to create a certain ambience, and for aesthetic value. These wood come in varying sizes and forms. Lastly, only two hotels, namely, Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai and Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai, have applied wood more than 50% in their lobby area.