Documentation of Traditional Architecture in the Canal Community of Khlong Bang Luang

$107.9K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Country	Thailand
Start Date	Nov 26, 2014
End Date	Feb 17, 2018
Duration	1,179 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77770-48`

Grant Description

The historic teakwood buildings of the Khlong Bang Luang canal community in Bangkok endure as exemplars of a sensible architectural tradition responsive to the local climate, intended use, and the nature of local materials. This project involves the documentation of several structures for preservation purposes.