Three Vietnamese architectural works win international green awards

Three Vietnamese architectural works have been honored with the 2025 Green Good Design Awards initiated by the US-based Chicago Athenaeum Museum and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

Two of the winning projects were created by Vo Trong Nghia, a renowned architect celebrated for his innovative bamboo-themed designs. One of his standout creations is a 220 square-meter house located in Ho Chi Minh City. This residence features green facades and a rooftop garden that promotes natural light and airflow, while enhancing energy efficiency and protecting inhabitants from direct sunlight, noise, and pollution.

Nghia's second award-winning work is the Flying Bamboo Bar at the Flamingo Dai Lai Resort in Vinh Phuc Province. Spanning 1,000 square meters, this impressive structure is constructed from bamboo and includes both a restaurant and a floating stage.

The third winner is a community-focused multi-functional house designed by Hanoi-based architecture firms Arch 1 and 2. Located in Hoa Binh Province, this eco-friendly dwelling uses sustainable materials such as bamboo and stone. It also incorporates energy-saving features like solar panels and a rainwater collection and filtration system.

Established in 2009, the Green Good Design Awards aim to recognize outstanding architectural designs that incorporate green principles and promote awareness of sustainable and healthier living environments.

The Chicago Athenaeum serves as an International Museum of Architecture and Design, prominently situated in Chicago, known as the birthplace of modern architecture and design. The museum is famous for hosting the Good Design Awards, celebrating the world’s most prestigious achievements in new product design and graphics.