Sacrificing profits to pursue open, sustainable design
From concept to completion and putting into use, the headquarters of the Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) stands out as an iconic project, when aiming at detailed criteria. Energy saving , friendly and environmentally friendly. This is considered the first building in Hanoi to meet the standards of the US Green Building Council.
It is known that initially this unit planned to build its headquarters in the direction of a high-rise office tower but then decided on a unique construction plan like the present. The entire roof of the building is covered with green, curved from the bottom to the top of the roof. The reason why the investor - Viettel Asset Management Company (VAM) sacrificed real estate benefits (high-rise buildings) and only implemented 9-storey buildings is because the investor has "new thinking". ” about architecture and design with the principles: Openness, sustainability, improving work efficiency. The project was "born" from the core values of Viettel people, originating from the military and born to serve.
Sharing with reporters from Lao Dong Newspaper about the reason for constructing projects according to green criteria, a media representative of Viettel Group said: "Among the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations, green buildings in Viettel Group will contribute to helping Vietnam achieve its goals as committed to the international community. waste of water, electricity and air. Most importantly, projects developed according to green criteria will raise awareness about the impact of the built environment on climate change, environmental systems, and health. and community economic development. Investing in green building development is investing in the future."
Thanks to its unique architecture, this project has received many prestigious domestic and international awards and certifications such as: Gold Award of the 2022 - 2023 National Architecture Award announced by the Vietnam Association of Architects; LEED Gold level certification by the US Green Building Council (US Green Building Council[PP1])...
Green to connect
As one of the businesses that persistently pursues green pillar design, Ecopark has succeeded with the brand of building a living environment in harmony with nature. Recently, the office of the founder of Ecopark also made a strong impression in the architectural community with its green design.
Talking to reporters from Lao Dong Newspaper, Ecopark representative said that the Eco Central Park project is located in the largest green park in the Central region (Vinh city, Nghe An province). Located in the middle of a large green park with rows of precious trees hundreds of years old, the Eco Central Park office impresses with its 5-block design - inspired by the image of mother nature's hand rising from the ground. The gentle architecture from bottom to top symbolizes majestic nature, creating a connection between the ground - buildings - sky and people.
