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- Architects propose a massive forest park to be the Green Lungs of Hanoi Sat, 31 Oct 20, 2:30amAir pollution has become a major problem in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, that was ranked the seventh capital city with the highest average annual PM 2.5 concentration by the 2019 World Air Report. In a bid to improve...
- Fruit trees grow on the roofs of this rammed earth home in Hanoi Wed, 18 Apr 18, 6:15pmVo Trong Nghia Architects puts a fresh spin on the ancient art of rammed earth construction in the Dong Anh house, a modern dwelling with fruit trees growing on the roofs...
- Hanoi's koi cafe has a thriving ecosystem complete with an aquaponic garden Wed, 13 Dec 17, 12:04amFrom the outside, this café in Hanoi, Vietnam looks fairly traditional with a tile façade that resembles fish scales and a heavy wood door. But inside hides a thriving garden centered around a koi pond. Farming Architects...
- Trees grow on every balcony of this Hanoi university building Fri, 20 Oct 17, 8:26pmThis university building in Hanoi weaves Vietnam’s tropical landscape into its checkerboard facade, with trees growing on every balcony. Designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects, the recently completed FPT University administrative...
- Vietnam's longest cable-stayed bridge lights up with 16.7 million colors Tue, 18 Jul 17, 9:02pmA prism of colors bathes the recently completed Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi, transforming it into an illuminated work of art. Philips Lighting partnered with Vietnamese construction company the Sun Group to install their cloud-based...
- Air-purifying pavilion uses plants to absorb harmful toxins in Hanoi Wed, 19 Apr 17, 6:57pmA green oasis has popped up in Hanoi, a city choked by smog. Hung Nguyen Architects designed and built the Pavilion of Origins, a greenery-draped structure that uses living plants to purify the air. Set on the terrace of...
- Studio 102 transformed an abandoned house in Hanoi into a growing, green office space Tue, 6 Oct 15, 4:00pmMein Garten consulting and design firm that focuses on landscape architecture and horticulture were looking for an office space which would convey the company's design attitude and provide a space closely connected to nature...
- Green Renovation: Leafy Waterfall-like Façade Transforms a Musty Old Building into a Lush Light-Filled Home Tue, 12 Aug 14, 11:00pmLike in many of Hanoi's older homes, shutters and security bars closed off the original house from natural light and wind, giving rise to dark and moldy conditions...
- Ta đi Ôtô is a Mini Mobile Skyscraper and Tricycle Performance Space in Hanoi Fri, 15 Nov 13, 6:00amAs explained by Bureau A, everything in Hanoi gets reused, upcycled, and reincarnated into a new item. Parts and pieces that find their way into new constructions are used until they can be used no more and the creativity...
- Vo Trong Nghia’s Gorgeous Dai Lai Resort is Made From Local Stone And Bamboo Fri, 8 Feb 13, 5:00pmRead the rest of Vo Trong Nghia’s Gorgeous Dai Lai Resort is Made From Local Stone And Bamboo Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, bamboo, Botanical, event, Flamingo Dai Lai Resort, green...
- Vo Trong Nghia’s Modern Blue Stone House Sports a Rising Green Roof in Viet Nam Thu, 6 Dec 12, 1:30amRead the rest of Vo Trong Nghia’s Modern Blue Stone House Sports a Rising Green Roof in Viet Nam Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "natural materials", asia, bamboo, Daylighting, eco design,...
- ‘Bamboo Wing’ is a Stunning Vietnamese Restaurant Made Entirely From Bamboo Thu, 29 Mar 12, 4:00pmRead the rest of ‘Bamboo Wing’ is a Stunning Vietnamese Restaurant Made Entirely From Bamboo Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, bamboo restaurant, Bamboo Wing, flexible materials,...