Vietnam strives for more green building projectsVietNamNet 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. 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. 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. In the conditions of small living areas and dense population, green architecture is the best solution for modern new urban areas. Vietnam received five awards in green architecture at BCI Asia Awards 2016, held recently at InterContinental Asiana Saigon in HCMC.

Source: VietNamNet News February 08, 2017 01:07 UTC