Techcombank is currently one of the leading names in the banking sector in Vietnam, with two headquarters in Hanoi and Saigon: Hanoi Building in the downtown area and Saigon Building in the business centre quarter. Both buildings, located on “diamond places of the city” with modern architecture, are designed by the world’s leading design consulting […]

In order to provide proper viewing comfort, the light must not only be bright enough, but also evenly distributed, or avoid creating glare for the occupants. EDEEC has performed luminance measurements for many buildings and can provide appropriate advice to reduce this phenomenon. First, let’s find out what glare is. Putting high brightness areas next […]

Energy-efficient buildings are only effective when the occupants feel comfortable. If uncomfortable, then they will choose solutions and means to actively heat or cool the room such as heaters or window air conditioners that are less efficient than typical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.  Measuring thermal comfort is difficult because it is highly […]

The SHGC index is the ratio of the glass to the solar radiant heat passing through. This is an important indicator when choosing glass for energy-efficient buildings, especially for glass-encased buildings. Specifically, if SHGC = 0.81 that means 81% of the solar radiation passes through the glass into the inner space. With the climate of […]

The Ashui Awards GREEN CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR 2022 aims to introduce the first green criteria in a strictly scientific manner. This will encourage green technology projects and solutions that have researched and performed quantitative calculations for energy efficiency and living comfort. Even though this will pose more challenges to the profession in Vietnam, these […]

This is a scientific article with a full introduction to quality simulation software that professionals can refer to for guidance on the job in the energy-efficiency building field. Building Performance Simulation (BPS) is an effective tool for informed decision-making and providing feedback in all stages of the building lifetime due to its ability to evaluate […]

Modern facades of green buildings today often account for up to 80% of energy-saving glass (Image source: eco-business) “What will I and my family get when applying green elements in the design?” is probably the most frequently asked question architects ask when doing green buildings. The more developed the society, the higher the human needs. The […]

4. EXAMPLE APPLICATION OF INTEGRATED DESIGN AND ENERGY SIMULATION The process of applying integrated design and energy simulation in Vietnam is still in its infancy, so full process adoption is not always achieved. But at any stage, it shows the effectiveness of a revolutionary way of doing things and can be effectively applied to many […]

Presentation by Mr. Architect Tran Thanh Vu – Director of EDEEC Co., Ltd 1. INTRODUCTION TO EDEEC CO., LTD.  The first unit in Vietnam operating under the model of energy efficiency consulting company (Bureau d’Etude Technique); Established in 2011 by a team consisting mostly of architects, and engineers majoring in architecture, and energy who have […]

Photo: Zooey Braun Photography Story at a glance: The Sustainable Energy Fund Office Building was the first energy-positive building in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. A net-zero home in Massachusetts was designed by A3 Architects to be entirely electric. Geothermal heating and a triple-glazed curtain wall are among the features that make the Joyce Centre […]

Recently, the trend of green building construction is quite rampant in the market. From average projects to high-end projects, from villas, and land plots to apartments, any project with the “Green” label will receive great attention from customers. However, the concept of Green Building is not always understood properly. The concept of Green Building was […]

When it comes to purchasing a new heating and air system, there are lots of different options. First, there are many HVAC companies to choose from, brands, types of systems, efficiency ratings, and the list goes on.   While you get to decide on many of these options, one element regarding your new heating and […]

Speech by UNDP Deputy Resident Repesentative, Mr. Patrick Haverman Date: 08:30, Friday, 22nd October 2021 Location: Virtually and MOC, 37 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi Your Excellency, Mr. Le Quang Hung, Vice Minister of Construction Mr. Vu Ngoc Anh, National Project Director, Director General of Department of Science, Technology and Environment Distinguished representatives from government agencies, […]

The Villa Hoi An with the full name Charming Hoi An Villas (Hoi An Charming Tourist Villas Cluster) has become the first project to achieve the HQE Green Building certificate (France) in Vietnam – the “difficulty” certificate. most” now after being officially recognized on June 22, 2018. How does The Villa Hoi An register as […]

Compared with other countries in the region and the world, the number of construction projects granted green building certification in Vietnam is still small. This situation is due to many barriers, including those related to green finance. A series of barriers to green building development Green buildings in Vietnam have been started to develop since […]

Green Building Demand and Government Commitment In recent decades, the Government of Vietnam has shown an increasing interest in energy efficiency across the country. Although there have been positive changes, the overall energy efficiency of the economy is still low compared to neighboring countries. To generate 1 USD GDP, we use 2.5 times more energy […]

The conference with the above topic is within the framework of the startup accelerator program conducted by the Post and Telecommunications Training Center II under the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology. This is also the task of “Promoting business in specialized fields for innovative startups” under the National Innovation Startup Ecosystem Support Scheme 2025. […]

In the Vietnamese and global economy since 2012, we have witnessed many notable events, and real estate has been a business field with many changes. Parallel with this change is the trend of sustainable and green architecture that “warms up” the construction industry in Vietnam. That is in terms of future trends, but what about […]

In developed countries, the issue of energy efficiency, related to energy security, was recognized very early. They proactively made laws and regulations on design to ensure the efficient use of energy, through codes and standards. These requirements must be fulfilled when submitting a construction permit application. Later, there is a trend of voluntary green building. […]

In the past 10 years, green buildings have received more and more active attention from society. As a result, a series of green certification systems have appeared on the market, such as LEED, Lotus, Cerway HQE, Edge, and Certificate. Green building of Vietnam Association of Built Environment, Green Architecture Certificate of Vietnam Association of Architects… […]

Eco-city is the long-term development goal of the world. The Vietnamese government must integrate and unify energy-saving programs, green buildings, urban planning, and development strategies to meet the green city criteria and raise the bar to an ecological level in order to ensure further economic development while preserving natural resources and the environment for future […]

Building Energy Efficiency Design Trends In recent years, society as a whole has been experiencing rapid transformations (in awareness and action) related to environmental issues. Therefore, the issue of energy efficiency in construction is increasingly concerned, not only in the field of production and business (energy) but also in the world of architects and engineers in general. […]

Designing Energy-saving Buildings without increasing construction costs is an inevitable and favorite choice of many units. Optimizing the operation schedule is a common method of operating units when they want to save energy costs for a building. However, the root of the energy-saving issue must be reviewed right from the design stage of the building, […]

After part 1 – Energy-saving design of buildings without increasing costs, expert Tran Thanh Vu continues to share another equally important design method: “Selection of Equipment & Materials to Save Energy ” – Part 2.   Optimizing lighting systems & equipment Lighting accounts for about 10 – 20% of a building’s energy in a typical proportion. In […]

The HVAC (heating – ventilation – air conditioning) system is an extremely complex system and accounts for 50% – 70% of the total energy use of a building. Therefore, optimizing energy for the HVAC system saves the investor a lot of money in investment and operating costs. So how to design a “no additional cost” […]

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is known as a pioneering international standard on the issue of building energy-saving buildings and protecting the human living environment. This certification is issued by the US Green Building Council and was born in 1995 in the US and is one of the most popular certifications in the […]