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Mae Hong Son Settlements

Thai vernacular villages.

Overview

Mae Hong Son Settlements, using wood and bamboo, are traditional villages in Thailand, pre-modern era.

Core Characteristics

  • Elevated wooden structures.
  • Thatched or tiled roofs.
  • Vernacular aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

  • Vernacular: Pre-modern.
  • Residential: Villages.
  • Thai Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects northern Thai cultural heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Construction (technique), Community Design (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)