Purpose and Scope of Study: The development of housing in Bangkok and the influence of climatic and sociological conditions on the design.

Findings and Conclusions: In the design of housing in Bangkok, principal of major influence includes provisions for free air movements and effective insulation from the heat outside. These considerations may influence the design of openings in the wall and the thickness of the exterior walls. Careful consideration of such factors affecting the buildings is needed for their successful function in the tropical zones.