International Program in Design and Architecture Faculty of Architecture | Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand

1. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
FOR COMMUNITIES
International Program in Design and Architecture
Faculty of Architecture | Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand

2. About INDA
International Program in Design and Architecture
at Chulalongkorn University
• INDA program was initiated in 2006 within
the oldest university in Thailand
• Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in
Architecture degree (BSc) offered in
4 years including summer programs
• Students are given a fundamental
background in architecture while
exploring connections between design
and various career paths
• Global perspective with local action

3. Design and Construction
for Communities
International Program in Design and Architecture
at Chulalongkorn University
• Enhances architectural training with hands-on
construction experience
• Projects are designed and constructed under
direct supervision of experienced faculty
• Students work with members of local
community while creating meaningful projects
throughout Thailand

4. Design and Construction for Communities
International Program in Design and Architecture at Chulalongkorn University
• Partnerships with private and public donors
are crucial to continued success of projects
• INDA has collaborated with government
agencies, NGO s, and private businesses
• Projects are designed and built within a
precise schedule during summer months
• INDA and Chulalongkorn University welcome
opportunities for new collaborations

5. Design and Construction for Communities
International Program in Design and Architecture at Chulalongkorn University
Knowledge Hut
2007 - 2008
Su Rau Keo Playground
2007 - 2008
Phi Phi Island
2007 - ongoing
reSALA
2010
Habitat for Humanity
2010
Sala for Akha Village
2010
Sala for San Sai Village
2010

6. Design and Construction for Communities
International Program in Design and Architecture at Chulalongkorn University
Spring Summer
Design Phase
Construction Phase
Project Inception
Secure Funding from Sponsors
Identify Community & Site
Pair INDA Instructor(s) with Project
Site Analysis and Programming
Identify Needs of Local Community
Project Planning and Budgeting
Identify Students for Project Manager & Team Leaders
Schematic Design
Construction Timeline and Preparation
Meeting with the Community
Identify Local Material Suppliers
Design Development and Construction
Documents
Design Revisions Modifications to Design
Engineering Consultation based on Field Conditions
Construction Begins
Construction
Foundation Floor Columns Roof Walls
Completed
Trenching/Grading/Pouring Foundation
On-Site Documentation Opening Ceremony
Involved Parties
Governmental and/or Nongovernmental Organizations Government/ NGOs
Sponsors Sponsors
Instructors Students Instructors and All Students Instructors and Students
Community Community Community Community

7. KNOWLEDGE HUT
Location : Ban Klong Pa-Mai, Rayong Province
Date: 2007-2008, Construction June-July 2008
Partners & Supporters: Baker & McKenzie Ltd.
Size: 40 square meters

8. Knowledge Hut
Ban Klong Pa-Mai, Rayong Province
• Indoor reading space and library for a rural
community in Southeastern Thailand
• Project design integrates large shaded
porches as a public amenity
• Construction methods helped to educate
about possible improvements to local homes
Project Date: 2007-2008
Partners & Supporters: Baker & McKenzie Ltd.
Size: 40 square meters

9. Knowledge Hut
Ban Klong Pa-Mai, Rayong Province
• Indoor reading space and library for a rural
community in Southeastern Thailand
• Project design integrates large shaded
porches as a public amenity
• Construction methods helped to educate
about possible improvements to local homes
Project Date: 2007-2008
Partners & Supporters: Baker & McKenzie Ltd.
Size: 40 square meters

10. SU RAU KEO PLAYGROUND
Location : Ban Bua Thong, Nonthaburi province
Date: 2008, Construction July 2008
Partners & Supporters: The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham)
Size: 50 square meters

11. Su Rau Keo Playground
Ban Bua Thong, Nonthaburi province
• New playground for a community school in
central Thailand
• Design based on analysis of several local
and international playground examples
• Students presented project to community
stakeholders for feedback prior to
construction
• Project was built by students and instructors
during a five day construction period
Project Date: 2008
Partners & Supporters: The American Chamber of
Commerce in Thailand
(AmCham)
Size: 50 square meters

12. PHI PHI COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Location : Leam Tong, Phi Phi Island
Partners & Supporters: Round Square, The Regent s School Thailand,Fah Diow Foundation,
The Faculty of Architecture at Chulalongkorn University
Size: 500 square meters

13. Phi Phi International Community
Resource Center
Leam Tong, Phi Phi Island
• Collaboration between a local NGO group with
several academic institutions to serve
communities alienated by local development
• Design integrates solar panels and water tanks
due to lack of resources near the site
• Prefabricated components and modern
vernacular materials allow for efficient, cost
effective construction
Project Date: 2007-ongoing
Partners & Supporters: Round Square, The Regent s
School Thailand, Fah Diow
Foundation,
The Faculty of Architecture at
Chulalongkorn University
Size: 500 square meters

14. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Date: July 2010
Sponsors & Partners: Petroleum Authority of Thailand, Exploration and
Production Public Company Limited PTTEP
Size: 36 square meters

15. Habitat for Humanity
Khlong Five Community, Pathumthani Province
• Students constructed a house for an
underprivileged family
• Part of a long-standing relationship with
the Habitat for Humanity organization
• Construction experience taught students
conventional building methods
• Students proposed alternative
construction details using recycled
materials as part of a counter-design

16. reSALA
Location : Summakorn Village, Bangkok
Date: May-July 2010
Partners & Supporters: Cornell in Rome Program
Size: 64 square meters

17. reSALA
Summakorn Village, Bangkok
• Collaboration with Cornell University, Cornell in
Rome Program
• Designed during Small Public Pavilion
Design/Urban Furniture workshop
• Lakeside site with existing sala structure that
was poorly used and in disrepair
Date: May-July 2010
Partners & Supporters: Cornell in Rome Program
Size: 64 square meters

18. reSALA
Summakorn Village, Bangkok
• Collaboration with Cornell University, Cornell in
Rome Program
• Designed during Small Public Pavilion
Design/Urban Furniture workshop
• Lakeside site with existing sala structure that
was poorly used and in disrepair
Date: May-July 2010
Partners & Supporters: Cornell in Rome Program
Size: 64 square meters

19. SAN KRED THONG PAVILLION
Location : Akha Village, Mae Sai Province
Date: July 2010
Partners & Supporters: Chiang Rai Department of Public Works, Town and Country
Planning, Department of Rural Roads, and Cafe Doi Tung

20. San Kred Thong Pavillion
Akha Village, Mae Sai Province
• Creates a public gathering space for
agricultural community at foot of Doi Nang
Non mountain range
• Floor deck and roof follow the topography of
the site
• Building materials combine bamboo, local
hardwoods that are naturally resistance to
pest and rot
• Planting and water canals along steep slope
to address issues of soil erosion
• Includes Solar-powered lights since village
lacks electricity
Location : Akha Village, Mae Sai Province
Date: July 2010
Size: 50 square meters and garden

21. San Kred Thong Pavillion
Akha Village, Mae Sai Province
• Creates a public gathering space for
agricultural community at foot of Doi Nang
Non mountain range
• Floor deck and roof follow the topography of
the site
• Building materials combine bamboo, local
hardwoods that are naturally resistance to
pest and rot
• Planting and water canals along steep slope
to address issues of soil erosion
• Includes Solar-powered lights since village
lacks electricity
Location : Akha Village, Mae Sai Province
Date: July 2010
Size: 50 square meters and garden

25. SAN PA SAK PAVILLION
Location : San Sai Village, Mae Sai Province
Date: July 2010
Partners & Supporters: Chiang Rai Department of Public Works, Town and Country
Planning, Department of Rural Roads

26. San Pa Sak Pavillion
San Sai Village, Mae Sai Province
• Creates a community gathering space near
a local school and sports field for a farming
village
• Construction uses local reclaimed materials
and locally harvested bamboo
• Openings in the building frame views of
nearby hilltop temples
• Students gain hands-on experience while
working together as a team
Location : San Sai Village, Mae Sai Province
Date: July 2010
Size: 60 square meters

27. San Pa Sak Pavillion
San Sai Village, Mae Sai Province
• Creates a community gathering space near
a local school and sports field for a farming
village
• Construction uses local reclaimed materials
and locally harvested bamboo
• Openings in the building frame views of
nearby hilltop temples
• Students gain hands-on experience while
working together as a team
Location : San Sai Village, Mae Sai Province
Date: July 2010
Size: 60 square meters

31. ONCE UPON A TREE: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS
Location : " "Lokalarm Kindergarten, Songkhla Province"
Date: " "July 2011 "
Partners & Supporters: Pongsiri Boonsom and American Standard ""
Size: " "50 sq meters"

32. Once Upon a Tree
School Improvements, Songkhla Province
• The kindergarten for 181 young
students lacked adequate toilet or
cooking facilities. "
"
• natural ventilation, outdoor work
space, encouraging hand washing
for children and potential for future
expansion for classroom
buildings. "
"
• The project was naming to
remember a tree that once stood
on site."

35. Special Thanks to Partners and Sponsors
For Design and Construction Projects for Community 2007-2010

36. Learn more about upcoming projects at
www.cuinda.info