抄録
This study aims to clarify the spatial structure of contemporary Thai houses as seen from passive design by focusing on living areas. Firstly, traditional house's characteristics were clarified in term of geographical conditions. Secondly, contemporary houses' characteristics were clarified according to location and window potentials. Thirdly, combination models of living area and interactive components are analyzed on the correspondence with environment and similarities between traditional and contemporary houses. The results show dominant type in contemporary houses are multiple living areas with separated boundary and it seems to inherit overall aspects of traditional house spaces with plenty combinations of interactive components.
