Energy-efficient buildings are the way forward for Vietnam The article focuses on the current energy use in Vietnam with some main themes about “Shortcut to sustainability?” highlighting pratical approaches to deal with the current situation in Vietnam’s construction and “Is green affordable?” in regards with financial issues For more information about the article, please click here  Read More

Here are 3 videos of VTC10 interview Mr. Yannick Millet about Green Building in Vietnam. To view it, please click the links below: http://www1.vtc.com.vn/vod/28888/Viet-Nam-goc-nhin-cua-ban-07-05-2013.html http://www1.vtc.com.vn/vod/28977/Viet-Nam-goc-nhin-cua-ban-08-05-2013.html http://www1.vtc.com.vn/vod/29102/Viet-Nam-goc-nhin-cua-ban-09-05-2013.html Read More

Summary: US - VN Green building Workshop was first held by Ministry of Construction and US Embassy on 16th April in Hanoi with an aim to discuss about standards and initiatives for green building in urban area of Vietnam. Also on this occassion, together with the speech of Mr. Trinh Dinh Dung - Minister of Construction, Mr. David Shear - U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam and other representatives, Mr. Yannick Millet, Executive Director of Vietnam Green Building Council joined and made a presentation about current development of green building in Vietnam in particular and in South East Asia region in general along with practical solutions for Vietnam in this context. Please click here to watch full video. Read More

Summary: Vietnam has been classified as the 11th most vulnerable nations to suffer from climate change. To mitigate and adapt to climate change is one of the highest priority now. A number of projects and moves are underway which are attempting, step by step, to make Vietnam into a greener country. Published on the Word magazine (November issue, 2011). Click on the link below to read full article. Read More

Summary: Vietnam Green Building Council pledges to implement research activities, training and capacity building projects to help develop a sustainable construction industry in Vietnam.- Published on the Magazine of Glass and Architecture (Vol. 2, 2010). Click on the link below to read full article. Read More

Summary: LOTUS Rating Tools, the first rating tools for green building in Vietnam, was released in Hanoi in 2010. The tools were developed based on internationally recognised tools e.g. LEED, Green Star, Greenmark etc.- Published on the Magazine of Glass and Architecture (Vol. 2, 2010). Click on the link below to read full article. Read More

Summary: Mitigate. Educate. Adapt. Simply put, that is what the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) is here to do, but its job is anything but simple.- Published on the Ho Chi Minh City ArtLIFE magazine (Vol. 14, 2010). Click on the link below to read full article. Read More

Summary: It is really hard to develop green buildings and the use of environmentally friendly materials in a developing country like Vietnam. However, if Vietnam defines a pathway for green building development and follows it, we can make it work.- Published on the Magazine of Vietnam Architecture (Vol. 11, 2010). Click on the link below to read full article. Read More

Summary: In Vietnam, most buildings are now built to aim for short-term benefits and developers have not given much attention to living quality in the buildings. Resorts which claim themselves eco-resorts have not been certified by any independent party. Therefore many projects do not meet with certain standards for eco-resorts.- Published on the Magazine of Glass and Architecture (Vol. 2 - 2010) Read More

Summary: 'Green' aspects have existed in the traditional Vietnamese architecture for centuries but they have been forgotten nowadays. Architects should learn and apply these 'green' aspects in modern buildings to ensure sustainable development for future generations.- Published on the Architecture Journal - Vietnam Association of Architects magazine (June issue, 2011). Click on the link below to read full article. Read More

Summary: There are many rating tools for green buildings in the world such as LEED, Green Star, Greenmark etc. Although these rating tools are internationally recognised, they are not applicable for Vietnam conditions. LOTUS, the first rating tools for green building in Vietnam, has been developed based on internationally recognised rating tools with modification to adapt with the Vietnamese conditions..- Published on the Architecture Journal - Vietnam Association of Architects magazine (August issue, 2011). Click on the link below to read full article. Read More

Summary: “Economic Empowerment for Women” and “Green Building” are the central contents of a working session hosted in Hanoi on May 25, 2012 by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, Chairman of National Council for Sustainable Development with the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD). The VGBC was earlier appointed as the team leader to draft the Green Building report for the VBCSD. On that occasion, the VGBC Executive Director presented and handed the Green Building report directly to the Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan. The report analyses barriers to development of green buildings and proposes five main recommendations to develop green buildings in Vietnam. In this national context of booming population and rapid urbanisation, the immediate adoption of green building will be crucial to ensure sustainable development in Vietnam. To read full stody, click here. Read More