After viewing many homes in Isaan I would like any constructive opinions on what design of house keeps coolest and stays coolest.
Many homes are built on stilts and are very traditional for the area. When it is +40C you have the floor exposed to that temperature.
I have found 2 storey homes to heat up the most especially on the upper floor making air conditioning a must for myself. I realize the upper floor gets more breeze but when it is near +40C more breeze just makes it a blast furnace and very uncomfortable.
A single story house built on slab would seem to be most efficient as the temperature of the ground doesn't vary much (with a structure on top of it).
Cheers