As a part of the Leo Gala Series to give wider publicity to Korean culture and promote its quintessential beauty beyond the mere facade, Asia Society Korea presents to you a special coverage of the ...

instead of chairs or sofas The ondol floor design of the Korean homes defines a culture of barefoot sitting on floor, which is unique compared even with other neighboring Asian cultures.

The concept of sustainable design is to apply eco-friendly ideas into architecture to stay balanced with nature. And people began to see the promising potential in ondol. Meanwhile, ondol has been ...

With a focus on reliability and eco-friendly design, these heating systems are the perfect addition to any home looking to improve its heating capabilities. Stocks Get Hammered After Donald Trump ...

Every room. But not in Korea. The Ondol heating principles have been used constantly from about 5000 BC to only a few decades ago, keeping your average Korean countryman nice and toasty.

Korea’s traditional heating system ondol generates warmth using direct heat from wood smoke that travels underneath the floor. Pavilions often come with ondol systems. The uniqueness of the ...