Improving Design and Operation of a Buddhist Temple

doi:10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4_S4-E04-cd

Improving Design and Operation of a Buddhist Temple

T. Siriaksorn, T. Tangpraprutgul and Enno “Ed” Koehn

Department of Civil Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA.

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyze the thermal condition inside a typical old Thai Buddhist temple in comparison to a modern facility. These two temples are both located in the urban area of Bangkok, Thailand, which experiences a hot and humid summer climate. Today, comfortable indoor conditions are required; however, air-conditioning systems are not utilized due to the practice of Buddhism to keep life as simple as possible. At present, simulations may be used along with the direction of air flow to determine the indoor thermal conditions. Recommendations are presented for improving indoor comfort by alternating various construction systems.

Keywords: Air movement, Buddhist temple, Climate, Construction, Design, Thermal conditions.

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