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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]