Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
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- Thailand bans the import of e-waste Sat, 18 Aug 18, 7:00amOver the next six months, Thailand will ban the import of 432 types of scrap electronics, or e-waste. E-waste includes any device with an electric cord or battery, and recyclers often mine these trash deposits for valuable...
- A terracotta home keeps naturally cool in one of Thailands hottest regions Tue, 31 Jul 18, 6:15amThe Thai province of Kanchanaburi is one of the country’s hottest regions, with a tropical savanna climate and annual temperature averages of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit...
- Breezy, prefab cafe blends contemporary and traditional styles in Thailand Wed, 25 Jul 18, 7:09amBodinChapa Architects designed Pasang, a contemporary, prefab cafe built with modular elements near the verdant city of Chiang Rai, Thailand. Envisioned as a community space where visitors and locals can interact and learn...
- Pilot whale dies in Thailand with more than 17 pounds of plastic in its stomach Wed, 6 Jun 18, 3:00amA small male pilot whale, found unable to breath or move in a canal in Thailand last week, has died from large amounts of plastic clogging its digestive system...
- Unique Fuzzy House offers locals a public shortcut through the building Fri, 20 Apr 18, 1:30pmWhen architecture studio Situation-based Operation (SO) was asked to create a home in Chiang Mai, the brief came with an unusual request: preserve the existing desire path...
- Colossal cardboard temple pops up in Chiang Mai in just one day Thu, 7 Dec 17, 8:30pmA titanic Thai-inspired temple just popped up in Chiang Mai—but instead of gold leaf and teak, this one’s built entirely of cardboard. Assembled in less than a day, the prefabricated building is the latest work of Olivier...
- Why thousands of snakes are invading Bangkok homes Wed, 6 Dec 17, 12:18amA plunger won't help you here—unless you have one hell of a swing. As the Times reports, Bangkok officials received 31,801 calls this year alone from frightened residents seeking help in removing snakes from their homes....
- This modular orphanage in Thailand was built using local and recycled materials Wed, 8 Nov 17, 1:56amThis cluster of tiny shelters for Burmese children in Thailand was built using reclaimed wood and locally sourced materials. Following the success of his Casa Techo emergency dwellings in Colombia, Chilean architect Sebastián...
- Scientists warn new "super malaria" in SE Asia poses alarming global threat Mon, 25 Sep 17, 9:51pmIf you're planning a trip to South East Asia, take note. An evolved form of malaria which is resistant to anti-malaria medication is spreading at an "alarming global rate," according to scientists. The parasite was first...
- Breathtaking bamboo building withstands earthquakes and boasts a zero-carbon footprint Wed, 9 Aug 17, 8:11pmThailand’s eco-friendly Panyaden International School has added a stunning new sports hall to its campus that’s built entirely of bamboo and stays naturally cool year-round in Chiang Mai, Thailand...
- Delightful treehouse residence weaves through a forest in Thailand Thu, 27 Jul 17, 1:00amA family in Thailand planted a small forest in their backyard and built their home to adapt to the trees without disturbing them. Studio Miti designed the Forest House as a cluster of four structures interconnected with wooden...
- 8 gorgeous green hotels to add to your bucket list Thu, 11 May 17, 9:53pmNeed an escape but don't want to harm the environment in the process? There are hotels throughout the world centered around sustainability - from a seaside resort in Thailand that grows 100% of its produce to a self-sustaining...
- Thailands first LEED Platinum vertical village to rise in Bangkok Mon, 17 Apr 17, 8:08pmThailand’s wealthiest man, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has teamed up with architecture firm SOM to plan One Bangkok, a $3.5 billion project that will be first in Thailand to target LEED Platinum certification for Neighborhood...
- "Piggy Bank," a turtle that swallowed 915 coins, has died Thu, 23 Mar 17, 10:04pmA venerated sea turtle who was fed hundreds of coins by supplicants seeking good fortune is dead. The 25-year-old animal was living in a pond in a town near the Gulf of Thailand in late February when rescuers found her close...
- Breathtaking seaside hotel in Thailand practices radical reuse, grows 100% of its produce Tue, 21 Mar 17, 5:20amOverlooking a private bay along the Northern Coast of Koh Samui, Thailand, The Tongsai Bay Hotel boasts more than luxurious seaside accommodations. The award-winning family-owned resort was built within a 28 and a half acre...