The Vernacular Architecture Database in Buri Ram Province

Abstract

The research objectives were to investigate the valuable local architectures in local communities according to the list of ancient communities in 143 communities in 22 sub-districts, Buri Ram province and to develop the vernacular architectural database. The research methodology has conducted a field survey and interview with the building owner or the building administrator. Bring to create database and processing. The results from the survey showed that data of 532 buildings and photos. Then the Buri Ram Vernacular Architecture Database: Buri Ram VAD was developed and can be accessed online at http://cul.bru. ac.th/vad/. Suggestions for further research studies included that the research must be conducted continuously for increasing the data and for following up on the conditions of the buildings in the database to update the information; the Arts and Cultural Center of Buriram Rajabhat University should be supported as the research user in developing the use of the database; and the database should be publicized to the scholars and tourists who are interested in the tourism by communities in the future.