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TRADITIONAL ROOF IN THAI ARCHITECTURE
The feature of traditional roof in Thai architecture
Thai architecture is deeply influenced by Buddhist architecture. The most characteristic feature of Thai wooden house is the extremely sophisticated roof framing system.
The roof includes the curved high roof with the sharp top and sloped eaves. The patterns on the roof are carved delicately, it shows clearly the Buddhist culture.
Traditional roof’s structure in Thai architecture
Thai roofs are multi-layered, colorful enameled tile, the ribbed roofs are decorated richly.
- In summer, the indoor air is cooler.
- In rainy, the water is drifted easily.
- Utilising the natural light.
In humid tropical nature condition, architecture in Southeast Asian in general and Thai architecture in particular have the solid wooden frame. Wooden truss structure is very popular in Thai architecture, it brings the glory, delicacy in the rustic, simple apperance.
Thai traditional roof is the combination of 2 entirely different elements. One is bright color, one is dark color.
The regional climate affects Thai traditional roof architecture
Depending on the feature of climate in every areas, the roofs have different designs.
- The North Thailand has cool climate, so the roof is low.
- The South Thailand has the rain season lasts, so the roof is high and steep slope to cope with heavy rain and wind. The slope roof is enlarged to allow the rainwater drift easily and help the roof dry quickly.
- The central plain area’s houses are built towards east-west. It helps to reduce sunlight into house and maximize the benefits of wind.