Conclusion

    In conclusion, the house need representations of the occupants' culture along with nature surrounding them. These representations can be shown through the elements of form, space and design. The form of the house represents the innovation of humans on how to build the house to cooperate with the environment of nature and culture. The space indicates how the house divides into the restricted area for family members and non-restricted area where only a few selected guests can visit. Lastly, the design of ornaments, patterns, textures and materials of the house expresses its meaning and relation to the particular religion, culture and nature influences. Together, these details for the unique appearance of Thai and Southeast Asian traditional houses.