A geometric double roof promotes natural cooling at this Tropical Chalet
After three years of design and construction, Singapore-based firm G8A Architecture & Urban Planning has completed...
Dramatic arches usher nature inside an alley home in Vietnam
When a young family asked Sanuki Daisuke Architects to design a light-filled house with access to nature in Ho...
Architects propose a massive forest park to be the Green Lungs of Hanoi
Air pollution has become a major problem in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, that was ranked the seventh capital...
Community collects locally sourced materials to construct a school in Vietnam
The Xuan Hoa commune in the Lao Cai province of northwest Vietnam is, like much of the surrounding area, a region...
A “green lung” brings sunlight and air into a narrow Vietnamese home
In the tightly packed cities of Vietnam, residential houses are often placed close together on long, narrow plots...
A rich vegetable garden grows atop a unique home in Vietnam
In Vietnam’s coastal region of Quang Ngai, a one-of-a-kind home with a roof topped with fresh vegetables has...
Sustainable Central Park with energy-producing trees unveiled for Ho Chi Minh City
Laboratory for Vision Architecture (LAVA) and Australian design practice Aspect Studios have won an international...
Breezy brick house with a ground-floor cafe mimics the shape of a cuckoo clock
In the coastal Vietnamese city of Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City-based architectural firm Tropical Space has combined...
Porous brick walls keep this bold Vietnamese home naturally cool
In an effort to beat the tropical heat in southern Vietnam’s Long An province, Ho Chi Minh City-based architecture...
Geometric pine cabins house nature-minded workspaces in Vietnam
Nestled in a misty pine forest, the Ta Nung Homestay Executive Office offers employees an environmentally sensitive...
This artist created a stunning art installation made from 168,000 plastic straws to encourage people to use less
The world produces 260 million tons of plastic every year, and 10 percent of it ends up in our oceans either degrading...
A “green veil” of plants protects this home from Ho Chi Minh City’s heat
In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s concrete jungle, a compact family home has been infused with greenery thanks...
Topas ecolodge aims to be a model of sustainability
From conception, the goal of the Topas Ecolodge in Vietnam has been to encapsulate sustainable practices at every...
Triple-skin facade brings daylight, fresh air and beauty to a tropical home
Hanoi-based design studio Nghia Architect has completed Maison A, a beautiful home that brings to life the cherished...
Solar screen brings beauty and heat relief to a Vietnam home
When a client approached Vietnamese architecture firm Duc Vien LE for the design of their house in Da Nang, Vietnam,...
Nhà Nhím Homestay is built from upcycled waste in Vietnam
Born from waste materials, the stylish Nhà Nhím Homestay is giving upcycling a good name with its smart eco-friendly...
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...