Journal of Faculty of Architecture and Design RMUTP

Design Guidelines for the Bangkok NCDs Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Center

Juthamart Wattanasin , Waraporn Bootchan, Ruchiwan Ansongkhram — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The Bangkok NCD Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Center project is designed as a space to promote the well-being of people across all age groups, inspiring a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, and socially. The objective is to help address health issues stemming from daily lifestyle behaviors that increase the risk of NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases). Environmental factors also contribute to NCD risks, including PM2.5 dust, noise levels over 50 decibels that lead to high blood pressure, and nighttime lighting linked to an increased risk of diabetes (Source: RISC Well-being, 2023).

The conceptual framework involves studying NCDs, which include diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, emphysema, cancer, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. The project’s design and space usage will be tailored to promote health and learning. The project site, located on Srinagarindra Road, Suan Luang District, Bangkok, area 10,167 sq.m. It is easily accessible and close to the community. Environmental issues can be addressed through architectural design based on WELL standards, which focus on enhancing the well-being of building users. This sets the design of the Bangkok NCDs Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Center apart from conventional health centers.

The building consists of five floors, housing areas for health promotion, learning, shops, restaurants, offices, and other. The design primarily uses passive design principles, featuring an open central space for ventilation. Natural light is utilized in accordance with WELL standards for lighting, ensuring good light penetration to the lower floors. Green spaces and vertical gardens are incorporated to create relaxing areas on every floor. Additionally, there are activity spaces and ramps, which align with WELL standards for movement, providing areas that promote regular physical activity for better well-being.

Impacts of Migration into Conservation and Cultural Heritage Communities in Thailand

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Efforts to preserve cultural heritage should aim to preserve not only physical objects such as buildings and landscapes. But it also includes intangible things such as culture, traditions, and way of life. However, in Thailand, it is often found that the preservation of historical communities is contrary to the above statement. That is to say, the buildings and architectural features are well preserved. Without preserving their way of life and economic and social structure Especially at present Community conservation in Thailand focuses mainly on preserving heritage buildings and surrounding areas. This type of conservation is more expensive than communities alone can afford. One way to raise funds for conservation is to adapt a community's historical and cultural heritage into a tourist attraction. This study therefore aims to study the phenomenon in Thailand where people in other areas migrate from their original residences come to the protected area to earn money from tourism. This study is on 3 areas, Amphawa Floating Market, Sam Chuck 100 Years Old Market and Chiang Khan Old Market. The results of the study concluded that this phenomenon occurred when a community was declared a cultural heritage site. The community has more opportunities to generate income. People's lifestyles and economic and social structures have changed greatly. This is because such adjustments can successfully generate income for the community. Therefore, it attracts outsiders to come and take advantage of the improved economic situation. Instead, it pushes traditional villagers away. Investors may offer to buy a villager's land and property, and the villager may be happy with that offer. Therefore, when the original villagers moved out more the uniqueness and charm of the local way of life and culture began to disappear and was almost completely lost.

Perceptions in Visual Harmony of Housing Estate Between Architects and Teenagers

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Too much visual similarity in architecture tends to create a perception of monotony without identity. This research attempts to examine and compare perceptions between architects and general youth. It's about that perception and linking it to design elements. A set of simulations representing relevant variables will be used to find answers between two groups of respondents: architects and young non-architects. Concerning the perception of visual harmony of housing estate. The results of the research indicated that to create a visual style that is in perfect harmony. Architects must pay attention to the consistency of window and door styles. This helps create visual harmony without any boring side effects. Consistency of the texture and color of the walls. will be an important factor that must be considered next.

Mobile Multifunctional Room Design Quick installation to achieve a new generation of office efficiency

Akekapong Treetrong, Anucha Pangkesorn — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The current issue faced by organizations that need to rent office space is the difficulty in relocating or modifying the space to meet the organization's needs, whether in cases of expansion or downsizing. Additionally, the immovable interior design creates challenges and requires a high budget. Transporting and moving materials is difficult and prone to damage. Investment in the office rental business has shown a declining trend from 2023 to 2025 with a decrease of 84%, reflecting limitations in investment, available construction space, and time for moving decorative materials and furniture.

The design of movable multipurpose rooms with low installation time focuses on decorating the space to create a positive office atmosphere through spatial arrangement. The study results show that adjusting the space to be open and using sound-absorbing materials, such as Acoustic Wall & Ceiling panels, creates an environment similar to standing under tree shade while reducing noise disruption. This article suggests a prototype design for removable and movable decoration, addressing the issues of fixed decoration and usage, while creating a positive atmosphere in simple spaces to meet the future needs of office decoration.

The architectural design and space development approach under the context of conservation and sustainable development: The project of learning resources and creative park development at the Makkasan Factory Heritage site.

Teerapong Chaison, Preeyanud Khamsanong — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The project of learning resources and creative park development at the Makkasan Factory Heritage site is an architectural design project in an area of historical significance related to the State Railway of Thailand. It is based on the concept of preserving architecture in contemporary society and sustainable urban development in the 21st century, emphasizing the creation of ecological balance, reducing resource consumption, and repurposing old architecture in ways that differ from the past, in order to create a shared space for learning and recreation in society.

The project design begins with a feasibility study of the project, focusing on policies for land development management and architectural conservation. It involves gathering information on architecture, the environment, and space usage. Activities are designed for the new project, project details are defined, architectural design is carried out, and the results are presented. The concept of architectural design and sustainable space development is an approach that can be applied in designing and managing architecture in almost any area, depending on the context of society, economy, and the needs of the project's users.