For those interested in building their own holiday villa on Koh Samui or investors looking at developing properties, it is very important to consider the environmental and building regulations on Koh Samui at the initial design stage.
Sustainable Architecture and Luxury Homes
The modern concept of luxury isn’t identified by wealth or prestige. Rather, it refers to quality, durability, timeless appeal and sustainable architecture and home design. Luxurious properties are not only characterized by their recognizably indulgent atmosphere, but they are also hubs of eco-friendly upgrades and smart features. Over the recent years, eco-friendly design has become one of the most sought-after qualities, increasing the value of properties on the market. In combination with deluxe amenities, such a design becomes the ultimate expression of luxury.
Tropical Modernism on Koh Samui
The tropical climate subverted and softened modernism into a new form – taking the formal qualities and essential concepts of modernism, yet adapting the style with local materials and techniques better suited to the environment. Methods of passive cooling and sustainable construction developed over the centuries by local architects, builders and designers familiar with the challenges – and advantages – of the warm, humid temperatures of the tropics were employed within the definition of modernism to create a new style now considered a movement of its own.
6 Factors Drawing Chinese Property Buyers to Thailand
Who are the Buyers Driving Luxury Property Sales?
After years of media coverage around millennials not entering the housing market, the affluent cohort of these buyers is finally becoming a major force in the luxury housing market. But these buyers are faced with challenges including low inventory in many markets, and competition for high-end homes with affluent buyers who are downsizing into urban areas. We asked our experts across the world, what are the two largest demographic cohorts of affluent home buyers looking for and how are their preferences shaping the luxury market?