Under rapid urbanization, cities in Vietnam have diverged far from their origins as sprawling tropical forests. The lack of green causes various social problems such as air pollution due to the over-abundance of motorbikes, air pollution, flood, and the heat island effect. In this context, new generations in urban areas are losing their connection with nature. Moreover, the country is facing changes as it moves to a manufacturing-based economy, taking its toll on the environment. Increased droughts, floods, and salinization jeopardize food supplies.
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architects: VTN ArchitectsLocation: 39A T? Hi?n, Street, Quarter 1, Qu?n 2, Thành ph? H? Chí Minh 71114, VietnamProject Year: 2022Photographs: Hiroyuki OkiArea: 1386.0 m2
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