The Durian Tree House
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Modern Thai House
With rich photography and insightful commentary, this Thai architecture and interior design book showcases some of the finest modern masterpieces in Southeast Asia. A tremendous body of sophisticated and sensitively designed architectural work has been produced in Thailand in the first decade of the 21st century. The 25 houses in The Modern Thai House illustrate the radical new ideas coming from a dynamic younger generation of architects who are producing work comparable with and sometimes even surpassing the very best architecture in the world. Most of these architects were trained in the U.S. or U.K. and reflect not only American and European sensibilities but also affinities with their contemporaries in Asia --including Japan, China, Singapore, and Bali--all hotbeds for innovation in modern design. The houses in this book are readily accessible from Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiangmai. They reflect a wide variety of concerns and solutions, such as: sustainability; responses to climate; strategies for cooling with minimal electricity; openness versus security in a large metropolis such as Bangkok; cultural sensitivity and responsiveness, as evidenced in a "three-generation house," built for a society in which the extended family is still prevalent; and cultural memory, as in the use of elements such as pilings, verandahs, and steeply pitched roofs with large overhangs that echo traditional Thai designs. Nurtured by an increasingly knowledgeable and wealthy clientele, modern architecture in Thailand is emerging with a variety of innovative architectural expressions.
The Durian Tourist's Guide To Thailand
The Durian Tourist’s Guide to Thailand is a comprehensive travel guide to indulging in Southeast Asia’s King of Fruit while enjoying the turquoise coast, sandy beaches, exotic temples, ancient ruins and relaxing spas of a normal holiday in Thailand. Designed for the eco-conscious adventurer who has a taste for durian, this book will help you connect with Thai fruit farmers and learn about sustainable horticultural practices in Thailand, all while eating the best durian Thailand has to offer. Inside the Durian Tourist’s Guide to Thailand: • Full color maps, photos, and mouth-watering durian pictures • Guides to finding, selecting and buying the best durian ever • Insider tips to help you avoid getting ripped off for crummy durian • Seasonal and regional information to help you figure out when and where to go • Practical travel tips to help you navigate the back roads of Thailand • Cultural insights to give you a richer, more rewarding travel and eating experience • Directories of fruit farms, markets, and orchard accommodations • Advice on sourcing durian no matter where you stay in Thailand • Tips on traveling as a vegetarian or other special diets E-book Features: • Embedded links to recommended websites • Links to interactive google maps so you can get specific directions to farms, markets, and homestays • Effortless navigation between maps and sections • Bookmarks to effortlessly shoot back to key pages If you’re looking to do something different on your holiday adventure, this easy-to-use guide is the best travel book you’ll find to Thailand’s orchards. In fact, it’s the only one. Authors: Written and researched by Lindsay Gasik, edited by Leanne Jewett. About the Durian Tourist: Sc
The Rajah of Dah
An adventure story set on the Malay Penninsula, involving a naturalist and his nephew.