Green architecture and construction is not just a trend, it should be a
compulsory part of construction practices, said speakers at a seminar
held on September 25 in central Da Nang city.
In a
country where swift economic development has resulted in fast
urbanisation and worsening pollution, green construction techniques are
urgently needed to reduce the depletion of natural resources and gas
emissions.
Green construction can also reduce
costs, pointed out Hoang Manh Nguyen of the Tropical Architecture
Institute in Hanoi Architecture University.
This factor is especially important for Vietnam because it is not as wealthy as other countries in the region, he said.
Yannick Millet, senior consultant of the Vietnam Green Building
Council, encouraged creative changes to design, operation and
maintenance.
However, other participants emphasised
that it was also important to keep in mind the distinct features of
localities and the country’s 54 ethnic cultures.
They also called for the development of green construction techniques
that addressed climate change as well as a constitutional framework for
green construction.
Attendees learned about the global Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, with prizes totally valued at 2 million USD.-VNA