In 2008, Bhutan has been the first country in the world applying the GNH rate (Gross National Happiness) instead of GDP. To celebrate this, The Bhutan Royal and Government have decided to build a center for happiness, where everyone can visit and share their experiences and philosophy about happiness living through meditation, and learn how to be happy and independent from materials.

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Architects: 1+1>2

Location: Bumthang, Bhutan

Architect In Charge: Hoang Thuc Hao

Design Team: Pham Duc Trung, Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, Le Danh Quan, Ngo Duc, Pham Gia Thang, Do Quang Minh, Vu Xuan Son

Area: 1413.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015
Photographs: Hoang Thuc Hao

Site Area: 9234 m2

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From the architect. In 2008, Bhutan has been the first country in the world applying the GNH rate (Gross National Happiness) instead of GDP. To celebrate this, The Bhutan Royal and Government have decided to build a center for happiness, where everyone can visit and share their experiences and philosophy about happiness living through meditation, and learn how to be happy and independent from materials.

© Hoang Thuc Hao

Two in the four main GNH rates are environment protection and preserving culture and identity. Therefore the Bhutan Government has required the ...