Austronesian Houses and Architecture

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Why are the stilts of Southern Thai houses not embedded into the ground?

Because of the frequency of earthquakes in the area

What is the influence on the construction of Khmer traditional houses?

Vastu Shastra beliefs

What happens to the structure of a Khmer house when a daughter gets married?

It is extended

What is the characteristic of the roofing and ornamentation of Khmer houses?

<p>They are visually distinct based on cultural ethnicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Southern Thai houses elevated on stilts?

<p>To elevate the living space</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Muslim Thai houses?

<p>They are designed for coastal conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Tonle Sap lake in Khmer traditional houses?

<p>It causes flooding during the southeast monsoon season</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of women in Khmer traditional houses?

<p>They are prominent in the design process</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are Khmer traditional houses classified?

<p>Based on the cultural ethnicity of the indigenous groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a traditional Khmer house?

<p>A Vastu Shastra cube extended for family growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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