Suburban Self-suffi cient Living: An implementation of the Philosophy of Suffi ciency Economy

Authors

Sirimas Hengrasmee

Publication Date

2012-01-01

Abstract

Sufficiency signals a combination of having enough and being satisfi ed. In Thailand, the idea of sufficiency has been reintroduced as the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy. Self-reliance and self-sufficiency are playing a big part of its implementation. This paper suggests a hypothetical adaptation of suburban lifestyles under such philosophy, where the immediate environment of the house is considered the main source for exploitation of food, water, and energy. It illustrates the possibility of being more self-reliant at a household level. The link between outcomes and the reduction of environmental impacts through simple Ecological Footprint estimation affirms that practice of self-sufficiency and sustainability are compatible.

First Page

59

Last Page

72

Recommended Citation

Hengrasmee, Sirimas (2012) "Suburban Self-suffi cient Living: An implementation of the Philosophy of Suffi ciency Economy," NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning): Vol. 8: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/nakhara/vol8/iss1/6