The Sociopolitical Manifestation Of Built Environment In Rural Thailand : Holistic Development For An Aging Society?,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
The Sociopolitical Manifestation Of Built Environment In Rural Thailand : Holistic Development For An Aging Society?, Sirima Thongsawang, Ampa Kaewkumkong
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Changes in demographic structures in an aging society have diminished farming employment and incomes of old residents of Talat Mai subdistrict, Angthong Province, Thailand. Under decentralization, the local government assumes primary development responsibility in managing the basic needs of citizens. This case study demonstrates how the local government uses the built environment—Wiset Chai Chan Historical Park Royalty Monument —as an instrument for community development to enhance life quality for old residents. This study examines ways in which the park's construction as a built environment are shaped and consequences due to community development as an aging society. Data was gathered by …
A Framework For Ordinary Urban Heritage Mapmaking : The Case Of Trok In Rattanakosin, Bangkok’S Historic Center,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
A Framework For Ordinary Urban Heritage Mapmaking : The Case Of Trok In Rattanakosin, Bangkok’S Historic Center, Prin Jhearmaneechotechai
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This research offers an alternative mapmaking framework for Ordinary Urban Heritage (OUH), specifically applied to the Trok (local alleys) of Bangkok's Rattanakosin district. Departing from conventional approaches that might map Trok solely as pedestrian urban patterns, this framework uniquely explores Trok as dynamic urban spaces that enable the manifestation of diverse everyday heritages, including temporary commercial activities, people’s way of living, and sacred spaces, thereby revealing a richer understanding of OUH. The framework's development is grounded in the analysis of existing mapping practices, historical maps, and non-participatory surveys, incorporating five key OUH selection criteria sensitive to these dynamic manifestations: (1) …
Balancing Authenticity And Adaptive Reuse : Resident-Centric Conservation Strategies For Huizhou Traditional Dwellings,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Balancing Authenticity And Adaptive Reuse : Resident-Centric Conservation Strategies For Huizhou Traditional Dwellings, Weiyi Zhang, Nooriati Taib, Mariati Taib
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Amid rapid urbanization and modernization, traditional Huizhou dwellings face significant challenges in balancing the preservation of architectural authenticity with the practical needs of adaptive reuse. This study investigates the tensions between maintaining cultural and structural integrity and meeting evolving lifestyle and functional demands. Adopting a resident-centered perspective, the research employs a quantitative survey method, collecting 390 valid responses from two UNESCO-listed villages. A structural equation model (SEM) is used to examine the influence of conservation status, government policy, value recognition, and authenticity on residents’ perceptions of adaptive reuse. While findings indicate strong resident support for preserving traditional architectural styles and …
Tradition And Modernity : The Adaptation Of Outdoor Spaces In Traditional Balinese Dwelling,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Tradition And Modernity : The Adaptation Of Outdoor Spaces In Traditional Balinese Dwelling, Kristanti Paramita, Aswin Indraprastha, Agus Hariyadi, Yandi Andri Yatmo, Paramita Atmodiwirjo, Rini Suryantini
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This study investigates the dialectical relation between tradition and current everyday domestic practices in traditional Balinese dwellings that manifest through the spatial adaptation of their outdoor spaces. Traditional Balinese dwellings consist of a compound collection of partly open pavilions surrounded by open spaces, following the symbolic classification of Balinese cosmology, Sanga Mandala. Dwelling adaptation becomes necessary to enable the support of the changing household needs throughout time, aiming to capture a process that emerges in the current traditional dwellings bounded by a particular cultural order. This study focuses on the spatial adaptation strategies of the outdoor spaces as a …
Landscape Improvement To Promote Cultural Landscape Values Toward Sustainability : A Case Study Of Wat Khongkhaliab, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Landscape Improvement To Promote Cultural Landscape Values Toward Sustainability : A Case Study Of Wat Khongkhaliab, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, Wirut Thinnakorn, Tanakorn Anurak, Pittida Phibul, Parinya Kangkasara, Sahad Satik
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Wat Khongkhaliab is where King Taksin the Great first set foot in Nakhon Si Thammarat, a province in the south of Thailand, during the Thonburi period. Due to the devotion of the local populace and the temple, there is a project to construct a monument to King Taksin the Great and improve the temple's landscape. This study investigates the issues and the impacts of the construction of the King Taksin monument within the Wat Khongkhaliab area. Additionally, the study proposes a sustainable landscaping model to enhance the cultural heritage values at Wat Khongkhaliab. The study employed concepts of cultural heritage …
A Comparative Analysis Of 21st Century Housing Development Planning In Asian Metropolises,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
A Comparative Analysis Of 21st Century Housing Development Planning In Asian Metropolises, Montouch Maglumtong, Kundoldibya Panitchpakdi, Querida Khotcharee
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Housing development planning in the 21st century involves addressing diverse challenges and opportunities across different regions of the world. Asia is the fastest-growing economic region, with many metropolises containing vast housing and urban development, including high-density living, aging populations, economic disparities, and natural disasters. This article aims to analyze and compare the housing development in the 21st century in major Asian metropolises, including Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, and Bangkok, specifically in terms of housing policies, housing organizations, and laws and regulations. The study used secondary data from documents, research, theses, and related articles, along with interviews of experts to synthesize the …
Urban Land Expansion And Economic Development In Thailand From 2000 To 2020,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Urban Land Expansion And Economic Development In Thailand From 2000 To 2020, Nutchapon Prasertsoong, Nattapong Puttanapong
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This study utilizes information gathered from satellites and economic sources spanning two decades (2000–2020) to estimate the effect of income shocks from industrialization on urbanization at the provincial level in Thailand. To measure urbanization, the study relies on the observable increase in urban land area as seen from space, serving as a proxy for the country's urban growth. Four regression models—fixed-effects, spatial autoregressive, spatial error model, and dynamic panel—are employed to assess the short-term impact of income shock on urbanization. The results suggested that increased productivity from industrialization positively affected urbanization in Thailand. This study also revealed that natural factors …
Modeling Hydrological Impacts Of Land- Use Change In The Sam Ngao Watershed Using Swat And Ca-Markov,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Modeling Hydrological Impacts Of Land- Use Change In The Sam Ngao Watershed Using Swat And Ca-Markov, Banchongsak Faksomboon, Nares Khamcharoen, Thipphaphone Keoviyavong
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This study investigates the hydrological consequences of Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) transformations within the Sam Ngao Watershed (SNgW) from 2000 to 2020. Utilizing the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), the research simulates watershed hydrological responses to observed LULC dynamics. To forecast future hydrological conditions, LULC scenarios for 2040 and 2060 were generated using a hybrid Cellular Automata-Markov Chain (CA-Markov) modeling approach. A hybrid classification methodology enhanced the accuracy of LULC mapping from Landsat imagery, integrating multiple classification techniques. Results reveal that LULC alterations between 2000 and 2020 significantly influenced the watershed’s hydrological regime, including declines in dry …
Neighborhood Connectedness Through Physical-Spatial Dimensions : A Case Study Of Communities Near Eastern Industrial Estates In Thailand,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Neighborhood Connectedness Through Physical-Spatial Dimensions : A Case Study Of Communities Near Eastern Industrial Estates In Thailand, Tipsuda Janjamlah, Peeradorn Kaewlai
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Neighborhood connectedness is a key dimension of community well-being and resilience, yet prior research has focused largely on social ties while under examining the role of physical–spatial environments. Drawing on place attachment theory, this study investigates how spatial features shape neighborhood connectedness in the context of urban transformation near a major industrial estate in eastern Thailand. Data were collected from 411 residents across four neighborhoods, categorized as long-established “old” communities and recently developed “new” ones. A second-order confirmatory factor analysis was employed to develop and validate a multidimensional model of connectedness, comprising proximal facilities, pedestrian friendliness, vibrancy, pleasantness, road network, …
Policy Mapping For Direction On Green Vertical Housing Development In Indonesia,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Policy Mapping For Direction On Green Vertical Housing Development In Indonesia, Dewi Larasati, Furry Andini Wilis, Dewi Nurhayati, Roiswahid Dimas Pangestu, Allis Nurdini, Arnott Ferels
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Indonesia’s rapid urbanization has accelerated the construction of vertical public housing as a state-led response to growing urban housing needs. Compared to the general housing sector, these projects hold strategic importance due to their large scale, policy alignment, and reliance on public financing. However, this expansion intensifies resource consumption and environmental degradation, particularly in the absence of mandatory green building (GB) standards. Although GB initiatives have been introduced across multiple sectors, their fragmented implementation and weak enforcement diminish their overall effectiveness. Vertical public housing, therefore, presents a key opportunity for policy innovation, where governmental authority can effectively institutionalize sustainability practices. …
Dwelling With The Fault : Cultural Landscape And Spatial Formation In Kampung Batu Lonceng, Indonesia,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Dwelling With The Fault : Cultural Landscape And Spatial Formation In Kampung Batu Lonceng, Indonesia, Widjaja Martokusumo, Rr. Diah Asih Purwaningrum, Medria Shekar Rani, M. Zaini Dahlan, Budi Faisal, Izazaya Binta, Irwan Meilano, Hirohide Kobayashi
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Since UNESCO formalized the concept of cultural landscapes in 1992, heritage discourse has shifted from monument-centric approaches toward values-based perspectives that foreground the dynamic interplay among people, place, and ecology. Within this framework, cultural landscapes offer a critical lens for understanding rural settlements not only as spatial configurations but also as embodiments of intangible knowledge and ecological adaptation. This study investigates Kampung Batu Lonceng, a vernacular settlement situated along the active Lembang Fault in West Java, Indonesia. With historical traces dating back to the Neolithic period, the kampung exemplifies how spatial formation is shaped simultaneously by geomorphological vulnerabilities and long-standing …
Contextualizing Tree Defects And Risks In An Urban Tropical Campus, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Contextualizing Tree Defects And Risks In An Urban Tropical Campus, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, Sirintra Vanno
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Tree failure poses a risk to property and people; however, there is limited data on tropical tree risk assessment, hindering effective risk management. Chulalongkorn University (CU) is an urban tropical forest campus in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The campus provides essential cultural, social, and ecological services but is subject to structural failure due to extreme weather and climate change that can cause severe consequences for property and public safety. This study aimed to carry out a tree risk assessment at CU using a form based on that of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Altogether, 4,255 trees representing 256 …
Automating Dynamic Scaffolding Construction Progress Tracking Using Deep Learning-Based Semantic Image Segmentation,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Automating Dynamic Scaffolding Construction Progress Tracking Using Deep Learning-Based Semantic Image Segmentation, Natthapol Saovana, Chavanont Khosakitchalert
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Scaffolding plays a critical role in construction by providing safe access to elevated work areas, yet it is often overlooked in progress monitoring and omitted from reports and building information models (BIM) due to its temporary and dynamic nature. This study presents a deep learning–based semantic segmentation system for tracking scaffolding installation progress, distinguishing between scaffolding with and without safety sheets. A custom dataset of annotated site images was used to train the model, and performance was evaluated on both validation and test sets. The system achieved real-time processing speeds of 33.81 Frame Per Second (FPS) (validation) and 31.28 FPS …
Fiction Of Form : Beaux-Arts As Projective Grammar In Yang Tingbao’S Architecture (1930–1981),
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Fiction Of Form : Beaux-Arts As Projective Grammar In Yang Tingbao’S Architecture (1930–1981), Tengzhou Feng
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This article proposes “fiction of form” to examine how architectural form mediates ideological pressures from institutional mandates, state imperatives, and professional discourse while sustaining cultural resonance in China (1930–1981). Through a comparative reading of plans, elevations, and spatial sequences, the article traces how Yang’s Beaux-Arts–inspired design principles were adapted across three Chinese political regimes, as evidenced by Tsinghua University Library Extension (1930), Peace Hotel (Beijing, 1951), and Wuyi Hotel (Fujian, 1981). Respectively, these cases demonstrate institutional legibility achieved through axial order and hierarchical sequencing in the Republican Period (1912–1949); functional alignment via compositional neutrality and façade discipline under early PRC …
Quantifying The Restorative Effects Of Green–Water–Hardscape Ratios : Evidence From A Simulated Landscape Experiment In Chiang Mai,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Quantifying The Restorative Effects Of Green–Water–Hardscape Ratios : Evidence From A Simulated Landscape Experiment In Chiang Mai, Hay Thar Htar Ei
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Modern life presents significant stressors that negatively impact mental well-being. While the importance of mental health is increasingly recognized, effective stress management strategies are still crucial. This study explores the potential of landscape perception as a natural intervention to enhance proximal restorative outcomes. By investigating the physiological and psychological responses of individuals to diverse landscape stimuli, we aim to understand how specific combinations of landscape elements (e.g., green spaces, water features) can promote psychological restoration. The study design intended to collect psychological and physiological (heart rate and blood pressure) responses, measured before and after stress-inducing tests and landscape exposure. Scores …
“Para-Para Api” : Vernacular Architecture Of Nutmeg Farmers’ Settlements In The Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
“Para-Para Api” : Vernacular Architecture Of Nutmeg Farmers’ Settlements In The Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia, Joko Adianto, Rizki Hermawan, Hendrajaya Isnaeni, Christina Leigh Geros, Salsa Muafiroh, Muhamad Iko Kersapati, Nurachman Iriyanto, Mohamad Atqa
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This article examines the Para-Para Api (PPA), a modest yet enduring form of vernacular architecture developed by nutmeg-farming households in the Banda Islands, Maluku. While spice-route scholarship has largely focused on palaces, forts, and trading ports, little attention has been given to the everyday structures that sustain nutmeg production. The study investigates the architectural characteristics and socio-cultural roles of the PPA, particularly how vernacular building practices adapted influences from colonial-era smokehouses within a household-scale context. Using qualitative methods that combine field surveys, architectural documentation, and semi-structured interviews with nutmeg farmers across several Bandanese settlements, the research analyzes construction techniques, spatial …
The Radiation Oncology Department : Design Guidelines, Implementation Challenges, And Lessons Learned In Thai Public Hospitals,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
The Radiation Oncology Department : Design Guidelines, Implementation Challenges, And Lessons Learned In Thai Public Hospitals, Kullathida Sangnin, Traiwat Viryasiri, Vikrom Laovisutthichai, Noramon Panjapiyakul, Sasipa Onthong
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
The radiation oncology department (ROD) is a specialized healthcare unit utilizing advanced radiation technologies to deliver precise cancer treatment, which demand complex coordination of space, safety, and multidisciplinary workflows. Although several ROD design guidelines exist, they are tailored to developed economies, remain piecemeal, and lack comprehensive feedback from practitioners in other socio-cultural conditions regarding their implementation process, difficulties, and outcomes. This research thus (1) synthesizes ROD design guidelines, (2) investigates the implementation challenges, and (3) collects insights and experiences from healthcare professionals involved in ROD operations. A mixed-method approach is employed, incorporating literature review, construction drawing analysis, site visits, and …
The Felt City : Sensory–Cognitive Mapping Of Urban Atmospheres In Izmir, Turkey,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
The Felt City : Sensory–Cognitive Mapping Of Urban Atmospheres In Izmir, Turkey, Çağla Duygu Üstün, Fatma Ipek Ek
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This study investigates the multi-sensory atmospheric qualities of two pedestrian corridors in İzmir, Turkey—Kıbrıs Şehitleri Avenue and Bornova Street—and examines how sensory input interacts with emotional and cognitive processes in shaping urban experience. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines an online questionnaire (n = 120) for case selection with in-situ aesthetic fieldwork based on guided walks and semi-structured elicitation (n = 20). The analytical framework is based on Böhme’s concept of atmosphere generators and is further extended through the notion of moodmosphere to capture cognitive–affective interpretations such as memory, attachment, and personal associations. Within this framework, the felt city …
Interchangeable Sensorial Encounters With Nature In Older Adults’ Domestic Space In Indonesia,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Interchangeable Sensorial Encounters With Nature In Older Adults’ Domestic Space In Indonesia, Paramita Atmodiwirjo, Ruth Kartika Purnasasmita, Paramita Atmodiwirjo, Yandi Andri Yatmo, Demet Dincer
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This study investigates how older individuals encounter nature through sensorial contact in their domestic settings. It argues that nature should be integrated into the older adults’ domestic spaces to foster connections with nature that promote active living and improve their well-being. Such interactions with nature are captured by understanding the relationships between the degrees of connection with nature: viewing nature, being in nature, and doing in nature. This study was conducted through field observations and interviews with 24 older adults with varying physical capacities and levels of independence across 15 households in Jakarta and West Java. It further maps the …
Integrating Bangkok’S Western Canals For Micro-Mobility And Last-Mile Connectivity : A Spatial Analysis Of Man-Powered Paddle-Boat Movement,
2025
Chulalongkorn University
Integrating Bangkok’S Western Canals For Micro-Mobility And Last-Mile Connectivity : A Spatial Analysis Of Man-Powered Paddle-Boat Movement, Sasima Chaichulee, Puntra Amphan, Parthorn Satitanon, Pasinee Jongraktanakit, Patiphol Yodsurang
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
This study presents an intentionally extreme analytical scenario to expose gaps in urban mobility planning by evaluating the potential of Bangkok’s western canal system to function as vernacular micro-mobility infrastructure for last-mile connectivity. The research provides the first empirical survey of canal-based mobility conducted using self-owned, man-powered paddle boats operated by local residents, generating primary data on everyday waterborne movement. Using geotagged field surveys and GIS-based spatial analysis, the study maps boat activity, access landings, navigability constraints, and connectivity to public transport. The results reveal concentrated corridors of active vernacular mobility alongside extensive segments constrained by sedimentation, fragmented hydrology, and …
