VietNamNet Bridge - More and more green architecture awards have been given to buildings in Vietnam, a refection of the country's effort to develop construction works friendly to the environment. However, chair of the HCMC Architect Association Nguyen Truong Luu said that green architecture is be becoming more and more popular in Vietnam Every country in the world sets specific criteria for green works to fit environmental standards. ‘Green architecture’ was first mentioned in the 1980s and has become a trend in modern architecture. In Vietnam, the concept was only mentioned in the first years of the 21st century. According to the Vietnam Architect Association, ‘green architecture’ uses materials friendly to the environment, linking human and the nature. They must not pollute the living environment and save energy resources. More and more green architecture awards have been given to buildings in Vietnam, a refection of the country's effort to develop … [Read more...] about Vietnam strives for more green building projects
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Expert proposes compact city to ease congestion in HCMC
The government of HCMC should change its urban planning concept towards a compact city to effectively deal with worsening traffic congestion, said the academic director of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program. Huynh The Du, speaking at a seminar on construction management, gentrification and urban development in HCMC held by the Ministry of Construction and the municipal government last Friday, proposed the city promote high residential density, instead of doing otherwise. More high-rise buildings should be developed in downtown while stepping up development of public transit to make it more convenient for people to commute, he said. Du's proposal is in stark contrast with the long-held belief that to cope with increasing traffic jams, the city should reduce residential density in the current core area by building more satellite towns in fringe districts, and constructing or widening roads. However, Du said the city should limit road construction and expansion to have funds for … [Read more...] about Expert proposes compact city to ease congestion in HCMC
New chances for green building materials
New chances for green building materialsDinh Dung By Dinh Dung - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Unbaked construction materials producers will enjoy more favorable conditions in production and business thanks to market trends and local policies backing the environmentally-friendly materials, said an industry source. Using green materials is not only suitable with the global trend but also helps save natural resources and protect the environment, said Tran Van Huynh, chairman of the Vietnam Construction Material Association, at a seminar as part of the expo Vietbuild 2013 in HCMC last Thursday. The building material industry has been heavily vulnerable to tough business conditions caused by the frozen realty market and sharp spending cuts in construction investment over the past time, Huynh said. Given a sharp fall in local demand, many companies in the industry have had to seek ways to export products while the home market is flooded with imported construction materials, putting … [Read more...] about New chances for green building materials
Green building to be built in HCMC
Refico Company has recently introduced the CentrePoint, an energy-saving building currently under construction in Ho Chi Minh City. The Centre Point building, located at 106 Nguyen Van Troi in HCMC's Phu Nhuan District, will consist of 17 stories featuring 27,000 square meters of offices and 2,000 square meters of retail area on a total gross area of 38,610 square meters. David Clarkin, managing director of Refico said that the building is designed to be a model of environmental protection and energy-savings. Construction of the project is expected to be completed in the middle of next year. Source: thesaigontimes Translated by Vu Hung … [Read more...] about Green building to be built in HCMC
HCMC: Developers told to use green materials
VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City People's Committee has approved a circular on the use of unbaked bricks in local buildings, aiming to boost the production and use of "green" building materials. Under the circular (No. 04/2013/CT-UBND) that will take effect this year and apply until 2015, buildings with nine floors or more have to use unbaked bricks for at least 30 per cent of their construction needs. After 2015, the percentage will increase to at least 50 per cent. The municipal administration has asked the Department of Construction to disseminate details and guidelines on the use of unbaked bricks. Increased use of unbaked bricks can reduce the area of agricultural land used to dig up clay to make conventional bricks. It also can save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Most people do not prefer to use unbaked bricks because they are priced higher than normal ones. To improve the situation, local authorities have promised to give priority to encouraging … [Read more...] about HCMC: Developers told to use green materials