Archive for April 2010

Solar Power in Vietnam

Apr 29th, 2010 | By | Category: renewable energy

Building with Solar Power in Vietnam Are you planning to include a small solar power contributor to your building project ?  Adopting a small Solar Power solutions is one the the easiest contributions you can make towards lowering your footprint on the earth’s resources in 2010 its easy, fast and affordable ! I have made [...]



Welcome to Building in Asia

Apr 18th, 2010 | By | Category: Admin

What was this site created for and who was is designed to help ? This website and the accompanying discussion forum was created as a resource for anyone that is considering building a house or undertaking remodeling or renovation of an existing residential structure in SE Asia. Our focus is on the following Countries – [...]



Luxury Homes Bangkok

Apr 18th, 2010 | By | Category: Houses in SE Asia

Luxury Home Profile: Bangkok Thailand Location, location, location we have all heard it said countless times however just like great design there is some measure of subjectivity to the concept . However we think you would be hard pressed to find anyone that did not agree that this stunning villa located just 10 kms outside [...]



Buying and Leasing Land in Vietnam

Apr 17th, 2010 | By | Category: Admin

Most foreigners that intend on spending long period of time living and working in Vietnam are interested in having a place of their own to call home. I think is fair to say that its part of most Western Cultures for people that intend to say in one location for a long period to want [...]



Buying and Leasing Land in Cambodia

Apr 17th, 2010 | By | Category: Admin

Most foreigners that intend on spending long period of time living and working in Cambodia are interested in having a place of their own to call home. I think is fair to say that its part of most Western Cultures for people that intend to say in one location for a long period to want [...]



Thailand Units of Measurements and Weights

Apr 16th, 2010 | By | Category: Building in Thailand

An explanation of the measurement system used in Thailand. Thailand uses the Metric system of measurement for Building dimensions however maintains the traditional Thai system for Land measurement. And although at times this system can be complex it really only comes into focus when your purchasing land itself, as every discussion past that is in [...]



Luxury Beach House – Koh Samui Thailand

Apr 15th, 2010 | By | Category: Houses in SE Asia

Luxury Beach House Development Designers: Gfab Architects In the north east of the resort island of Koh Samui  Gfab have created 26 stunning villas. The Villa’s averages 450sqm of living space a feature private swimming pools. Typically 4 bedroom suites with an en suite bathroom, a study which converts to another bedroom, living & dining [...]



Interlocking Blocks

Apr 15th, 2010 | By | Category: Admin


Thai House Design and Plans

Apr 13th, 2010 | By | Category: Admin

Free Thai Style House Plans



Pump House Concrete Slab

Apr 6th, 2010 | By | Category: Project Progress

I arrived at our land a couple of days ago to find that the gasoline powered water pump that I had purchased for my irrigation setup from Global House had been stolen ! Gone ! Stolen ! 4500 Baht Ahhhh That ticked me off to put it mildly, I had gone to the trouble to [...]