Ploy Kasama Yamtree
Ploy Kasama Yamtree (she/her/hers) is a community architect based in Bangkok, working in the areas of knowledge management, community architecture, and development. She uses co-design processes involving design, art, architecture, planning, communication, environment, public health, food security, and climate change. Kasama is Senior Architect and Director of Openspace, an open ground for interdisciplinary collaborations in community development, and Tar Saeng Studio, which aims to promote Universal Design knowledge and adaptation across Thailand. In addition to her work at Openspace, Kasama has coordinated projects at the regional level through her work with the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights and Community Organizations Development Institute.