项目Binary木屋由最初的构想是建造一个Airbnb式的私人度假存，但最终成为了曼谷一家五口的第二个家，也希望是即将退休的父母的最后一个家。在整个房子的设计项目中，有一个也是唯一一个业主和设计师们一致认同的核心价值：始终对前辈们保持高度的尊重。换句话说，项目的存在就是为了尊重前辈，无论是对邻居、当地人、当地动物甚至是当地树木的尊重。

Developed from the initial plan to construct a 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 neighbours, local people, local animals, and local trees.

项目的位于与自然完美的相融，位于一座由北向南延伸的小山丘上，南边区域是土地的最高处，这原本是建筑选址最有利也是最合适的位置。然而，由于该地区有大量的法桐树（暹罗紫檀）生长，我们不得不在附近选择另一块较少人居住的土地。项目最终建在了暹罗紫檀的旁边，它们的身影为建筑遮挡了午后阳，这是一种相互主义：人与自然的相互依存，房子与树木的对话，就像木笛声中回归竹子的原点。

The house location induces harmony with nature. The property is situated on a hill stretching from north to south, with the south area being the highest part of the land which would have made it the vantage point and therefore most suitable location of the house. However, as a significant number of Phayung trees (Siamese Rosewood) thrive in that area, we had to choose another less occupied patch of land nearby. Binary Wood House was finally built next to Phayung’s peaceful existence, whose silhouettes shield the home from the afternoon sun glare. It is mutualism: the interdependence between human and nature, a conversation between the house and the trees, like the sound of a wooden flute that returns to its bamboo origin.

考虑到地理位置：由北向南的山体排列以及垂直于东西方向的土地形状，业主希望将房子的正面主要暴露在西面，而将房子的某些部分暴露在东面。但这就带来了一个设计问题：即我们要想办法处理下午的西晒高温问题。我们想出了两个解决方案，首先是设计一个无缝的室内外客厅，整天向山坡上的凉风开放，再加上将房间设在原有的树木旁边，其树荫将有助于阻挡太阳光，并增加一个反射水池，以增加房子的湿度。二是提供多个居民可以使用的生活空间，包括主客厅、安装在房屋北侧树下高架平台上的绳索吊床阁楼、东侧阳台上的秋千日床。这些都是为了鼓励可能习惯了空调家居的住户多花时间放松自然空气。

Considering the geographical location — the hill alignment from north to south, and the shape of the land which is perpendicular to the east-west direction — the owner wished to expose the front of the house primarily to the west, and some parts of the house to the east. This poses a design problem, however: that is, we have to figure out how to handle the heat during the afternoon. We come up with two solutions. First is to design a seamless indoor-outdoor living room open to cool winds from the hillside all day long, together with locating the room next to the original trees whose shade will help block the sun rays and adding a reflecting pond to increase moisture in the house. Second is to provide multiple living spaces the residents could use, including the main living room, the rope hammock loft installed on an elevated deck under the tree in the north side of the house, and the swinging daybed in the veranda in the east. These are to encourage the residents who may be used to the air-conditioned home to spend more time relaxing natural air.

与使用混凝土相比，金属结构是一种更环保的选择，因为混凝土结构会产生不良的废弃物，如果处理不当，会对当地环境造成危害，而且金属也是可以回收利用的，因此在建筑中是一种更可持续发展的材料。

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.

架空层是一种减少人类对自然界干扰的常用手法。它可以让当地的动物在没有人类干扰的情况下在其场地上进食，也可以防止在生活空间遇到有毒的生物。为了减少建筑对土壤和植物的影响，架空地板还有助于调节土壤中的水分平衡，增加地表的吸水率，使房屋的轮廓与山坡地理环境融为一体。

The elevated floor is a mindful approach to reduce human disturbance on nature. It allows local animals to feed on their grounds without human interference, as well as prevent an encounter with poisonous creatures. To minimise the construction impact on the soil and plants, the elevated floor also helps regulate moisture balance in soil, increases surface of water absorption, and makes the outline of the house blend well with the hillside geography.

木材也是本项目的绿色环保方法之一，树木是可以再生长的，因此木材的生产对环境的干扰最小。项目的80%是用木材建造的，其中包括不同类型的再利用木材，这些木材经过重新打磨、分类，并根据房屋的不同功能进行分配。项目的设计灵感来自于传统而独特的 "Korat House"，它起源于Nakorn Ratchasima省，木材加工由当地的工匠完成，他们的专业技术得到了利用，并适应了现代建筑和设计的要求，解决当地就业的同时也意味着运输成本的降低。

The 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, categorised, 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 utilised and adapted to meet the demands of the modern construction and design. The local employment also means a reduced cost of transportation.

二元体系是我们用来回答另一个设计难题的比喻：业主要求空间最优，房子的层高越高，就会导致庞大的存在，本来就会产生碍眼的感觉，使其存在远不能尊重周围的环境。为了减少房屋的庞大存在感，我们采用模块化设计，并为每个模块分配0(无人居住/开放空间)或1(有人居住/封闭空间)的二元功能，每个模块的宽、长、高跨度均为3.40米，以简化施工方案。关于用户在不同时段的喜好，有的还可以互换功能。

The binary system is an analogy we use to answer another design dilemma: the owner’s request for optimum space and a higher level of the house would result in the massive presence which would have produced an eyesore and made its existence far from being respectful to the surroundings. To reduce the sheer presence of the house, we employ a modular design and assign binary functions of either 0 (unoccupied/open space) or 1 (occupied/close space) for every module, each of which equally spans 3.40 metres in width, length, and height to simplify the construction plan. Some also have interchangeable functions regarding users’ preferences at different times of the day.

尽管我们很认真地想不打扰自然，但我们很清楚，这种建筑设计或多或少会对自然产生干扰。抛开悲观的态度，我们愿意相信我们的作品仍然可以作为一种象征性的姿态，鼓励设计行业对环境负责的做法。

Despite our earnest attempt to not disturb those who came before, we are well aware that this architectural building is more or less an interference with nature. Casting pessimism aside, we like to believe that our work can still be a symbolic gesture to encourage environmentally responsible practice in the design industry.

Project name: Binary Wood House

Company name: TA-CHA Design

Website: https://www.facebook.com/TACHAstudio/

Contact e-mail: TACHArch_Studio@outlook.com

Project location: Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima

Completion Year: 2019

Building area (m²): 600 m²

Structural Engineer: Montien Keawkon

Construction Coordinator: Thanpareeya Satthamnuwong

Photo credits: BeerSingnoi