Community hub built of recycled materials spotlights exploitation of nature in Vietnam
In their latest eco-friendly project, Vietnamese design studio H&P Architects completed an inspiring community...
Nature-inspired Teak House welcomes Vietnam’s lush forests indoors
Architect Pham Thanh Huy of Vietnamese design firm 282 Design recently renovated a villa into the Teak House, a...
Eco-friendly AgriNesture buildings promote agriculture and job growth in Vietnam
Although the majority of Vietnam’s population relies on agriculture, rapid industrialization and a skyrocketing...
Freedom for 5 moon bears held captive for 21 years on a bile farm
This Monday, non-profit group Animals Asia saved five moon bears that had been captive for more than two decades...
Unusual ellipse-shaped home celebrates a return to nature in Vietnam
There’s no question that the healing powers of nature can do wonders for our well-being, which is why the client...
Beautiful bamboo arches breathe new life into a bland concrete building
Vietnamese architecture firm Vo Trong Nghia has unveiled their latest example of bamboo brilliance at Nocenco cafe,...
Lego-like kindergarten sparks creativity with a playful brick facade
Brick may often be seen as boring and traditional, but that’s not the case when the material falls into the hands...
Fruit trees grow on the roofs of this rammed earth home in Hanoi
Vo Trong Nghia Architects puts a fresh spin on the ancient art of rammed earth construction in the Dong Anh house,...
This plant-covered house in Indonesia has a “second skin” that helps keep the interior cool
Nestled in a densely populated residential area of West Jakarta, Indonesia, the Pedongkelan-YN house provides a...
This café in Vietnam is a modern-day Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Next time you’re in Hanoi, don’t miss the An’garden Café, a breathtaking coffee shop designed by the Le...
Massive eco-resort with a theme park to rise on Vietnam’s beaches
The Vietnamese government has given the green light to Mui Dinh Ecopark, a massive eco-resort expected to become...
Dumping ground reborn as a bamboo and rammed-earth community space in Vietnam
H&P Architects dramatically transformed an informal dumping ground in Mao Khe, Vietnam into a beautiful pavilion...
This low-cost forest house on stilts is a minimalist dream in Vietnam
This charming forest house on stilts allows two people to experience the beauty and simplicity of living in a remote...
Flexible greenery-covered prefab pops up in just 3 months in Vietnam
Brick and concrete dominate Vietnam’s built landscape, but Module K is helping to usher in a new contemporary...
Hanoi’s koi cafe has a thriving ecosystem complete with an aquaponic garden
From the outside, this café in Hanoi, Vietnam looks fairly traditional with a tile façade that resembles fish...
Ole Scheeren unveils designs for a stunning “sky forest” in Vietnam
International architecture firm Buro Ole Scheeren just unveiled designs for Empire City, a greenery-infused skyscraper...
Trees grow on every balcony of this Hanoi university building
This university building in Hanoi weaves Vietnam’s tropical landscape into its checkerboard facade, with trees...
Scientists warn new “super malaria” in SE Asia poses alarming global threat
If you're planning a trip to South East Asia, take note. An evolved form of malaria which is resistant to anti-malaria...
Giant bamboo planters protect a Ho Chi Minh City home from the sun and rain
Vo Trong Nghia Architects worked their bamboo magic on a slender residence in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City. In...
Lotus-inspired public space collects rainwater to reduce Da Nang’s runoff footprint
Urban stormwater runoff poses serious risks to safety and the environment - and cities around the world are taking...
Vietnam’s longest cable-stayed bridge lights up with 16.7 million colors
A prism of colors bathes the recently completed Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi, transforming it into an illuminated work...
Air-purifying pavilion uses plants to absorb harmful toxins in Hanoi
A green oasis has popped up in Hanoi, a city choked by smog. Hung Nguyen Architects designed and built the Pavilion...
This garden house grows enough food for three generations of one family
Vietnamese firm Vo Trong Nhia Architects are no strangers to bringing green space indoors, but their new Binh House...
Rammed earth school in Vietnam blooms like a colorful jungle flower
The far reaches of northern Vietnam are beautiful but heartbreakingly poor. Children of the Hmong ethnic minority...
6 impressive structures built around living trees
Treehouses hold a special magic. They hint at escape, and an opportunity to transcend the busyness of life; connect...
A lush curtain of greenery provides privacy for this sprawling home in Vietnam
A curtain of lush greenery flows along the main hallway of this gorgeous residence in Vietnam. MIA Design Studio...
Rammed earth house blends traditional materials with modern techniques in Vietnam’s last frontier
The breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam’s northernmost province of Ha Giang are rich in culture and beauty, but...
Modular renovation in Vietnam makes 107 square feet feel livable
Commissioned to transform a 107-square-foot residential space into a modern office in Hanoi, SMA Architecture Studio...
Posh new Vietnamese hotel with a lush green facade brings guests closer to nature
Vietnamese firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects completed construction earlier this year on the Atlas Hotel in historic...
Plant-covered bamboo structure in Vietnam offers low-cost sanitation and food
The project is based on the same principle as the firm's previous project in Son Lap, aiming to provide a low-cost...