The U.S.-based architecture weblog has named it the 'House of Light and Wind" for a design that uses skylights and natural ventilation to effect significant energy savings. Built on a 550 square meter plot in Phu Tho Province’s Viet Tri City near the Red River, this villa has a total floor area of 650 square meters. With two large skylights in the middle of the house, homeowners do not need to turn on any light during the day and always get cool air during summer season. Since three sides of the house would be subjected to thermal effects, ArchDaily has dubbed it the "House of Light and Wind" for perfectly answering the needs of heat insulation, natural ventilation and energy savings. In addition to the two skylights, the villa also has a garden in the front, rear and two sides, so the residents can see greenery in every direction. Stone walls in the living room and dining room are not only an effective insulation solution, but also gives the house a comforting solidity. … [Read more...] about US weblog fetes ‘House of Light and Wind’ in northern Vietnam
Seeing bright lights
Activities warm up Christmas
With only a few days left until Christmas, various activities are being held nationwide to celebrate the festive season. In the capital city of Hanoi, the Saint Joseph Cathedral is a must-see destination when it comes to Christmas. With Christmas trees elaborately decorated and glamorous bright lights, visitors to the church can soak up the festive spirit with some impressive photos of Noel. In Ho Chi Minh City centre, a wide range of entertainment activities will be held at trading centres, including Bitexco and Landmark, in celebration of the Christian holiday. Meanwhile in Da Nang city, visitors to the Sun World Da Nang Wonders will be amazed by the fancy decorations, made up to look just like a miniature snowy European village.-VNA … [Read more...] about Activities warm up Christmas
Marking 20 years of APEC successes
Marking 20 years of APEC successes Whilst making his TV show, The Airport Economist, Tim Harcourt visited over 60 economies during the past seven years. One country in particular that has always stood out to him is the enchanting land of Vietnam, one of the emerging ‘second generation’ tiger economies of Asia. Vietnam, with a young and vibrant population, is the latest poster child for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and has been developing the much needed infrastructure that is required to get the economy moving. Harcourt, who is also an economist, told VIR that Vietnam is considered a ‘transition tiger’ economy, moving from a planned economy to one that is more open and market orientated. The economy has grown at an annual average rate of above 6 per cent over the past decade. In addition to strong economic growth, inflation and unemployment have both remained at a low level. “Vietnam has positively changed itself thanks to joining a … [Read more...] about Marking 20 years of APEC successes
Running by the light of the moon
Nguyễn Tiến Hùng seen at the Việt Nam Mountain Marathon 2018 . — Photo courtesy of Nguyễn Tiến Hùng Viet Nam News Runner Nguyễn Tiến Hùng has done very well in his sport. His sport has also been good to him and given him wonderful memories. One was running in the moonlight, passing rice fields, waterfalls and friendly people. Nguyễn Tiến Hùng loved it so much he switched off his headlamp and ran only with the light of the moon to guide him. Nguyễn Tiến Hùng, 34, is considered the best amateur runner in the country. He beat more than 200 rivals from across the world to win the men’s 100km event at the Việt Nam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2018, the country’s biggest ever mountain race in September. At the Long Biên Marathon 2018 in late October, he also defended his title in the men’s 42km category. Thanh Nga talks to him. Inner … [Read more...] about Running by the light of the moon
The curious case of Alexis Sanchez
Big earner: Sanchez is struggling for form at United, scoring just one goal in six months. — File PhotoViet Nam News Paul Kennedy When Liverpool sold Luis Suarez in 2014 I was devastated. Deep down I always knew he was going to leave because when Barcelona come calling, it’s difficult to say no. Suarez is a brilliant player, and one who is almost impossible to replace. Liverpool received a hefty chunk of change for the Uruguayan and decided to spend it, well I’d like to say wisely, but I can’t. They replaced a world class striker with, wait for it, Ricky Lambert and Mario Balotelli. One was an aged Southampton player who was best suited in the lower leagues and the other is a player who’s best suited to a ball pit in a children’s activity centre in the Times City Mall. There were no surprises when the Reds failed to match their previous season’s title chase sans-Suarez and it’s only really this season, some four years after … [Read more...] about The curious case of Alexis Sanchez