Multi-functional basics: Binh Thuan House by MIA Design Studio

This home for a young family of four exemplifies how “basic is best”, focusing on necessities when faced with constraints. Designed with a limited budget, and constructed remotely during the pandemic with local builders, the architects concentrated on key elements of residential buildings. “The basics are the organisation of daylight, natural ventilation, and creating functional […]

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Touch of Change: Writing New Memories Into Saigon’s ‘Frozen’ Peninsula | FAP 2022 Merit

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The neighbourhood in Thanh Da peninsula has been described as being ‘frozen in time’. It is one of the oldest residential areas in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), bordered on all sides by the Saigon River and a canal, connected to the mainland by an access road. Due to a long history of stalled projects, […]

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Wastefilter: From Prison to Power Plant | FAP 2022 Merit

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The process of industrialisation and modernisation has inevitably brought about a greater demand in electricity, especially in cities and urban areas in Vietnam. The process of generating more electricity—specifically from the operation of coal power plants—has had its fair share of negative impacts on the environment, namely the problem of emissions, waste water and waste, […]

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A showcase of creative frugality: Hippo Farm Bioclimatic Dormitories

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Located about 30 kilometres away from Ho Chi Minh City, Hippo Farm’s dormitories are an expansion of a three-hectare permaculture farm geared towards children and families. It is akin to a summer camp where the visitors can enjoy activities such as horse riding, farming and gardening, learning first-hand about Nature and sustainable practices. According to […]

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