ASA Journal 15/2023

ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE
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The architecture of the Council of Engineers Thailand
embodies a multitude of sustainable design
principles that extend beyond the realms of architecture
and engineering, encompassing social
dimensions, community, urban planning, and even
psychology. In its display of adherence to green
building criteria, the design of this project showcases
a comprehensive approach that considers
various requirements. From the efficient utilization
of water and land to the careful selection and use
of materials and tools, as well as the minimization
of energy consumption, the design demonstrates
a dedicated consideration for the surrounding
environment. In addition, the overall innovativeness
of the building further highlights its commitment to
sustainable practices. In the field of sustainable
architecture, the design process is greatly influenced
by an array of criteria derived from various contexts.
It is imperative to not only apply these criteria but
also to further develop ideas and concepts in order
to shape the future of sustainable architecture.
In an era characterized by rapid global advancements
and escalating disruptions, both the fields of
architectural and engineering design are undergoing
profound transformations. From the profound effects
of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent challenges
posed by climate change to the progressive
breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, architectural
and engineering design are forced to go through
major adaptation. The Council of Engineers Thailand
project was conceived and executed during
a period of immense societal instability, making
collaborative efforts from all parties involved absolutely
crucial.
In the context of architectural design, it is essential
to acknowledge that the involvement of all stakeholders
is paramount. This is because the final
outcome must be equipped to handle unforeseen
changes or scenarios that may prove challenging
to anticipate. Sustainable design goes beyond
simply creating structures with the longest lifespan
or maintaining everything in its original form.
A sustainable architecture of the future needs
to foresee and handle changes that may be
unexpected and volatile. It needs to be open to
new possibilities through diversity and adapt to
the constantly evolving world.
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ภูมิภัทร พรหมบุตร
ปั จจุบันทำงานเป็ นสถาปนิก
และอาจารย์พิเศษ ที่คณะ
สถาปั ตยกรรมศาสตร์
มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์
ในภาควิชาสถาปั ตยกรรม
และภาควิชานวัตกรรม
การออกแบบผลิตภัณฑ์
เชิงบูรณาการ ภูมิภัทร
จบการศึกษาปริญญาตรี
หลักสูตรสถาปั ตยกรรม
ศาสตรบัณฑิต จากคณะ
สถาปั ตยกรรมศาสตร์
มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์
และปริญญาโทจาก
Staedelschule Architecture
Class ประเทศ
เยอรมนี ภูมิภัทรมี
ประสบการณ์ทำงานใน
ตำแหน่ง สถาปนิก ทั้งใน
ประเทศไทยและประเทศ
ญี่ปุ ่ น และยังมีผลงานเขียน
บทความทางสถาปั ตย-
กรรมบนเว็บไซต์ art4d.
Bhumibhat
Promboot
is currently an architect
and a guest instructor
for the Architecture
Programme and the
Integrated Product
Design Innovation Programme
at Kasetsart
University. He holds the
bachelor of architecture
degree from Kasetsart
University and the
Master of Arts in Architecture
from Staedelschule
Architecture
Class in Germany.
Bhumibhat has past
experience as architect
in architecture firms
in Thailand and Japan.
He is also a part-time
writer at art4d.
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Project: The New Headquarter of Council of Engineers Thailand Client: Council of Engineer Thailand City: Bangkok Country: Thailand Area: 9,900 + 1,200 m² Year: 2019-2022
Conceptual Designer: ativich + Atelier of Architects Architects: ativich + Team SQ Landscape Designer: 8.18 studio Interior Designer: Team SQ Structural Engineer: Team
Consulting & Management Electrical & Telecommunications: Pornprasert Techamaytheekul Fire Protection Engineers: Next2nd Innovation Mechanical Engineer: Next2nd Innovation
Lighting Engineers: Lighting studio Green Building Design Consultant: Africvs Construction General Contractor: Siam Multi Cons Construction Managers: Stonehenge
Inter Automated parking system: GPARK - Shinmaywa TREES consultant: EMO-D