Binary Wood House is a traditional house with a modern touch located in Pak Chong, Thailand, designed in 2019 by TA-CHA Design.

Description
Developed from the initial plan to construct an Airbnb/ private resort, Binary Wood House was finally built to become a second home for a Bangkokian family of five, and hopefully the last home for the soon-retiree parents. Throughout the entire design project of the house, there has been one and only core value on which the owner and the designers agree ? to always hold the predecessors in high regard. In other words, the house exists to respect those who came before, whether they be neighbors, local people, local animals, and local trees.

The metal structure is a more eco-friendly option than the use of a concrete structure which produces undesirable waste that harms the environment if not disposed of appropriately. Metal is also recyclable, and therefore a more sustainable material in the construction.
Wood paneling is also one of the project?s green approaches. Trees are regrown and wood is produced to least disturb the environment. 80% of wood used to construct Binary Wood House comprises different types of reused wood which were repolished, categorized, and assigned to suit different functions in the house. Inspired by the traditional and unique ?Korat House?, originating in Nakorn Ratchasima province, the woodwork was carried out by the local craftsmen, whose expertise was utilized and adapted to meet the d...