An Integral Urban Chiang Mai

An Integral Urban Chiang Mai

PLAN 587A | Ecological Integration Jordan & Cail

OLD CITY | Chiang Mai

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Site Area 200 sq. m Gross FSR 0.76 Net FSR 1.2

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CONCEPTS |

Community Autonomy Local Interdependency Transitioning

Strengthen Local Economy

Energy Conservation

Connection to Place

Energy Conservation THE LANNA | Local Building Materials Culturally Relevant

Water Conservation RETROFIT | Monsoon Season Reduction of Municipal Water & Water Waste

BLUELINE |

Local Recreation Moat Restoration Cultural Celebration

BAMBOO | ‘BOUT TOWN

Local Building Material Fuel Source Native Species

The Integral Urban House provides a tool for visioning a communities’ transition to a low input economy.

An Integral Urban Chiang Mai is not impossible although it is far from likely at this point.

However, like the Integral Urban House, ecological integrations in the Old City of Chiang Mai can serve as inspiration for similar cities that could adapt their communities without major capital.

As the sun sets on a way of life that requires high inputs and allows high outflows of energy, we will need to consider the use of centuries-old technology and knowledge to enable and support potential lifestyle and behaviour changes.