Abstract:
The Lao Buang, also commonly known as Thai korat, of Nong Sano community is small and close-knit, and concentrated in the outer north of the Chokchai district. They have managed to build a strong sense of community in Nakhon Ratchasima, and have succeeded in establishing their own products. Sandstone handicraft items at Nong sano are intended to be used, having a purpose beyond simple decoration. Nowaday, their products are generaliy considered more traditional work, in traditional societies created as a necessary part of daily life. As participation of commuters become increasing important to community development in Thailand according to the National economic and social development plan, the need to develop community also becomes a primary concern. Human communities represent both a primary resource and their existence of community itself are basic reason for sustainable development, such as an agriculture community, eco-tourism community, fishing village, farming, cultural, historical communities, etc. Sustaining the community has therefore become an essential element of development usually depends on the economic, social and cultural benefits to the community and its environment. A holistic approach to sustainability requires the new approach in the process of architectural design, planning, and development. Thus, designing community architecture has to take in account social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects. The concept of developing sustainable community goes beyond the creation of a successful architecture and results more than just building with sustainable materials and technologies. The new approach, this project needs to be collectively embraced a spirit of community and explore the community background, their history, their culture, way of life, their goal reflecting the need of the community. This process enhance towards the community development in a sustainable way.