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• Architects

  MM++ architects

• Location

  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Lead Architects

  Mỹ An Phạm Thị, Long Phan Nguyễn Thanh, Michael Charruault

• Area

  230.0 m2

• Project Year

  2019

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki OKI

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• Architects

  Sanuki Daisuke architects

• Location

  Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Lead Architects

  Sanuki Daisuke, Tieu Dong Phuong

• Area

  122.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  VTN Architects

• Location

  Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Lead Architects

  Vo Trong Nghia, Tran Thi Hang

• Area

  137.0 m2

• Project Year

  2019

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

The dramatic improvement in recent decades in our understanding of sustainable design has shown that designing sustainably doesn't have to be a compromise—it can instead be a benefit. When done correctly, sustainable design results in higher-performing, healthier buildings which contribute to their inhabitants' physical and mental well-being.

The benefits of incorporating vegetation in façades and in roofs, as well as materials and construction systems that take energy use and pollution into account, demonstrate that sustainable design has the potential to create buildings that improve living conditions and respect the natural environment.

Below we have compiled 30 plans, sections and construction details of projects that stand out for their approach to sustainability.

There are few things that fascinate us more than the sea. Its contemplation arouses a sense of peace, while its colors, textures, movements and amplitude provide a scientifically proven effect of relaxation in our nervous system. Above all, it makes us realize how small we are in the universe. It is not by chance that a house facing the sea is a dream of consumption for many, let alone with a pool right in front of it. Infinity pools play with this feeling of infinite sea and sky. Through a well-elaborated set of levels and plans, they create an optical illusion that leaves everyone speechless, making pool water appear as if merged with the horizon, overflowing at one or more edges. But before you plan your photo on Instagram with a glass of sparkling wine in your hand, let's take a look at how these pools are built.

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The functional distribution plays a fundamental role in the contemporary design of offices and places for work. The study of the architecture plan shows an interesting form of approach; not only allows for proper logistics and circulation but find efficient variations and innovations that will enable better workspaces that adapt to the current needs.

We have selected more than 50 plans of projects that will inspire you, recognizing the different ways in which architects have faced the challenge to design offices, in all different scale ranges.

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• Architects

  MW archstudio

• Location

  Thành phố Nha Trang, Vietnam

• Category

  Sustainability

• Lead Architect

  Le Minh Quang, Nguyen Ai Thy

• Clients

  Mr Vinh_Ms Hanh

• Area

  210.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  Nguyen Khac Phuoc Architects

• Location

  Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Architect in Charge

  Nguyen Khac Phuoc

• Design Team

  Tran Duy Han, Diep Xuan Minh, Pham Anh Dung, Hoang Vinh

• Area

  500.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

Designing commercial spaces has historically been a challenge. In these environments, spatial distribution plays a fundamental role, even more so if we have a few extra square meters. With this being said, the study of these spaces in plan and section can be a great starting point. It not only allows us to analyze the logistics and circulation of customers but also helps us find efficient variations and innovations that will enable your store to stand out from the others.

Below, we've selected a series of 25 examples in plan and section that can help you understand how different architects faced the challenge.

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Because, for all the inspirational works across the world, we would be lost without the photographers dedicated to sharing this inspiration with us. Here we present to you the 50 most influential architectural photographs of the year.

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• Architects

  MM++ architects

• Location

  Nha Trang, Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Lead Architects

  Mỹ An Phạm Thị, Michael Charruault

• Area

  300.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki