The Phu Minh Ecological Urban Area is developed according to the LEED for Communities (LfC) standard—one of the most rigorous certification systems under LEED. Developed by the USGBC, LEED for Communities is a global certification framework that guides the planning, design, and operation of sustainable urban areas to enhance the quality of life.

Rather than evaluating individual buildings, LEED for Communities considers the urban area as a cohesive whole, including: transportation infrastructure, water management, energy, materials, quality of life, and climate change resilience. Implementing this standard helps projects align with green development, enhance resilience, and boost the economy through specific performance measurement data.

To realize international sustainable development goals, the project has implemented a synchronized range of key environmental and infrastructure strategies:

• Conserve at least 20% of the natural resource area within the project.
• Collect and reuse at least 60% of stormwater runoff through green infrastructure (bio-lakes, permeable surfaces).
• Recycle 35% of construction and demolition waste, while processing 75–100% of organic waste through composting and establishing effective waste sorting and recycling infrastructure.
• Install outdoor air quality monitoring stations to measure pollutants such as PM2.5 and Ozone, displaying this data publicly for residents.
• Prioritize social infrastructure and green spaces in land-use planning, ensuring 90% of residents can access green areas within an 800m walking distance.
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The technical core of the project lies in efficient energy planning for the urban area—a brand-new consulting service representing Edeec’s exclusive professional capability in Vietnam. Using district-wide energy modeling, Edeec analyzed the electricity demand of various building types, such as administrative buildings, healthcare zones, apartments, and villas. This analysis informed design strategies and the integration of renewable energy to achieve the highest energy efficiency for the entire area:

• The total solar roof installation area is approximately 58,680 m2, categorized as follows:

  • Villa roofs: 37,234 m2

  • Mansions: 3,596 m2
  • Healthcare zone: 14,400 m2
  • Commercial and service areas: 3,450 m2

  Thanks to this strategy, the energy reduction compared to the baseline reached 85.46%, far exceeding standard LEED requirements—a particularly impressive result considering the usable roof area accounts for only about 3/4 of the total coverage.