GUIDELINES FOR SPACE AWARENESS AFFECTING MANGROVE CONSERVATION

Kroekphon  Mahaman; Chanokporn  Phathaisittikul

Kroekphon Mahaman College of Architecture, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Chanokporn Phathaisittikul College of Architecture, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords: Guidelines, Spatial Approaches, Mangrove Forest Area

Abstract

Mangrove forest is an important and necessary econ system for the conservation of livings things and human beings. The objectives of this research were to study space area and architecture with its effects to the conservation of mangrove ecosystem, to understand the uniqueness of this mangrove ecosystem, and to investigate the natural activities in this area, and to examine the tourism of mangrove ecosystems. Qualitative research method was utilized to gain a deep understanding of mangrove ecosystems. The findings was reached by ways of collecting many documents, other important researches, previous studies, survey research, and an in-depth interview and analysis. The case of SamutSonkarm revealed the close connection between the environment and local people to live in harmony. There are many vital dimensions that need to be study more and to promote the understanding of the underlying importance of mangrove ecosystems.