Standardising regulations for green buildings
Many green buildings are being constructed in Hà Nội and across the country to minimise environmental impacts, protect human health and provide top-quality living conditions. However, the number of green buildings remains relatively modest. Experts have identified several obstacles and recommended solutions to promote green projects, aiming towards smart, sustainable urban construction.
One reason was that green buildings here were currently implemented only on a voluntary basis, without mandatory regulations. Developers’ technical, technological and financial capacity limitations also made funding difficult to access.
Meanwhile, one of the main obstacles is the cost of green materials, as their production costs more than for traditional materials, making it difficult for construction contractors or consumers to access and use them, according to engineer Lê Cao Chiến from the Centre for Equipment, Environment and Occupational Safety. Although Việt Nam is gradually establishing standards for green materials, there is currently a lack of specific regulations for assessing and managing the quality of these materials.
