In response to the rapid and near total urbanization of Vietnamese cities, Vo Trong Nghia Architects has designed a prototypical house as part of an ongoing initiative to reverse the trend. Built within Ho Chi Minh – a region where only 0.25% area of the city is covered with greenery – the dwelling seeks to reconnect its residents with the natural environment. Entitled ‘House For Trees’, the scheme comprises five individual concrete boxes envisioned as planters. As a result of the unit’s thick layer of soil, the dwellings also serve as basins, retaining water and reducing the risk of flooding. bit.ly/1quWs7P
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:45:18 +0000
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