Urban Development Institute Foundation - Chiangmai

Sustainable Cities in Chiang Mai: A Case of a City in a Valley by Duongchan Apavatjrut Charoenmuang, edited by Carole Beauclerk and Tanet Charoenmuang, published by Urban Studies Section, Social Research Institute, Chiang Mai University.

Sustainable Cities in Chiang Mai: A Case of a City in a Valley is the fourth of the five-part "Sustainable City Project" series supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. This segment explores the province of Chiang Mai, examining the sustainability an unsustainability of this area's development. Folk wisdom, local beliefs, traditional lifestyles, and Buddhist philosophy in combination with strengths of the citizenry, this research proposes, has the potential to positively influence sustainable growth in Chiang Mai.

Check out our other English publications: Cartoon Chiang Mai History, English Version and Thailand: A Late Decentralizing Country. All publications are available for purchase in the Clay House at the Chiangmai Learning Center.

Cartoon Chiang Mai History, English Version by Isara Guntang, English Version by Duongchan Apavatjrut Charoenmuang, published by Urban Development Institute Foundation (Chiangmai).

The Third Edition of this cartoon details the history and development of Chiang Mai city in a medium accessible to adults and children alike. In addition to chronicling the establishment of Chiang Mai and its early existence, the cartoon is critical of the city's recent development pursued to support the growing tourist industry. Naming such issues as pollution, poverty, and poor public health, this book encourages readers to change behaviors and make sustainable choices in order to ensure a livable city for future generations. This book is also available in Thai, Lanna, Japanese, and French versions.

Check out our other English publications: Sustainable Cities in Chiang Mai: A Case of a City in a Valley and Thailand: A Late Decentralizing Country. All publications are available for purchase in the Clay House at the Chiangmai Learning Center.

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Clay House

A signature part of the learning center is our clay house. Built from clay, sawdust, rubber parts, and bits of fabric, the clay house is a humble but stylish abode. Have you ever seen a lampshade made out of plastic bottle caps? You can also purchase UDIF publications and products made entirely from recycled materials in this building!

Lanna Room

Located in the Huean Tonchoke house, this room features the history of the Lanna kingdom and the lifestyles of its people. What does "Lanna" mean? What dishes are unique to this region? See if you can guess what each tool is used for!

Future Room

Our way of living is harming the environment and is killing our own. Learn how you can help mitigate the effects of climate change. This room, located in the Clay House, features a model of what a sustainable, green Chiangmai would look like. Which city would you like to live in?

Ruean Galae Room

Lanna people lived in beautiful wooden houses called "ruean galae." The Ruean Galae Room of the Huean Tonchoke house exhibits models of different types and styles of these constructions and explains their unique architectural features.

Models of Chiangmai Room

Within the Huean Tonchoke house, the Models of Chiangmai Room features one model covering Chiangmai's geographical layout and another demonstrating the important landmarks of the ancient city.

Huean Tonchoke

Experience the unique 80+ year old wooden Lanna-colonial style Huean Tonchoke house! Home to the Chiangmai Learning Center, this house is named for the large, old Tonchoke "good luck tree" growing in its front yard. This tree is thought to be the only one of its kind remaining in the inner city wall area.