Have seen a number of interesting and practical house designs here and a few other places, which make use of energy efficient concepts, passive or solar cooling techniques and other sustainable practices. A couple I like are from a U.S. architect designing for tropical settings (basically southern Florida and keys); www.finehomebuilding.com/PDF/Free/021165096.pdf is one from a few years ago; a newer idea is: Energy Efficient Sustainable Tropical House |

However, these don't utilize readily available materials found in Thailand (cost concerns) or reflect Thai construction concepts (Thai builders understanding concern); i.e. the 4 meter pillar technique.

Wondering if someone might provide some Thai resources with the above mentioned concepts of practical home design in and for Thailand.