As everyone knows, there is an imperial city with Chinese architecture in Vietnam. According to legend, this imperial city was modeled after the Forbidden City of China. Being in this imperial city is like being in the Forbidden City of Beijing.

This imperial city is located in Hue province in central Vietnam. It was built in 1802 and has a history of 219 years. The capital of the Nguyen Dynasty at that time was set here and it was the center of the country. The imperial city built after imitating the Forbidden City has been listed as a World Heritage Site, and Chinese characters can be seen everywhere in the scenic area.

The existing large-scale building complex in Vietnam is called the “low version” of the Forbidden City, and Chinese characters can be seen everywhere. The appearance of buildings such as the Hue Imperial City in Vietnam is not unexpected, and its roots can be traced back to ancient times. Thousands of years ago, Vietnam was only a county in China. After the Nguyen people established the Nguyen Dynasty, they attached themselves to China and became a dependent country of China.

The long-term affiliation has made the native Vietnamese culture influenced by China, and has developed belief and admiration for Chinese culture. The Chinese characters in the imperial city are enough to illustrate this point.

The imperial city of Hue is second to none in Vietnam’s ancient architecture. Its majestic structure, exquisite carvings, and long history add a sense of weight to the imperial city. Although the artistic presentation and charm are not as good as the Forbidden City of China, its importance is enough to be listed as a World Heritage Site.

From the outside of the imperial city, the entire building structure is almost the same as the Forbidden City. It is even suspected that this is a low-profile version of the Forbidden City of China. The square outer wall envelops the imperial city, and mottled marks can be seen everywhere. After years of wind and rain, the moat is overgrown with weeds and vines grow wildly, but the river is still crystal clear. Four city gates are embedded in the damaged wall. The main gate is the Meridian Gate. Only the emperor with high authority can enter through this gate. The other three gates are side gates. When Wumen entered, the eyes suddenly opened up, the red walls and yellow tiles set against each other, as if there was an invisible force pulling the line of sight, even though the wall was heavily filthy, it still couldn’t hide the light it exudes. There are not only square doors, but also arched doors. Ancient Vietnam, which was deeply influenced by Confucianism, was also very particular about the structure of the city gates. Confucianism pays attention to the harmony of the mean, the ethics is orderly, there is a garden in the square, and there is a square in the garden. The city gate has not only regular square gates but also round arches, which also confirms the ideology of Confucianism. Looking up, the overhanging eaves and the golden dragon carvings on the roof are vivid. On each overhanging eaves, there is a dragon curled up and crawling, looking at each other, as if guarding the imperial city. The body, hair, and tail fin of each dragon look like they are inlaid with colorful gemstones in the distance. The dragon is a symbol of China’s power, nobility, and honor. Dragons in the imperial city can be seen everywhere and built with a lot of money. It is not difficult to find that the infiltration of Chinese culture into Vietnam has been integrated into the national blood. Going deeper, you will find dragons everywhere. The door made of four stone pillars is full of dragons. The scene of the two dragons playing with beads on the roof of the main hall in front is extremely meticulous, and the craftsmanship is greatly admired. The imperial city and the Forbidden City of China not only have the same architectural structure, but also the palace inside. There are not only the place where the emperor and concubines live, but also the office of the emperor. The Palace of Qinzheng is the office place, and the Hall of Yangxin is the place where the emperor lives. The prince’s bedroom was called the Guangming Hall, Kuntai Hall, and Yanshou Palace was the residence of the Empress Dowager. In addition, the palace of the concubine is not explained one by one. Turning to the outside of a certain palace, there is an incense burner placed in the center, and three thin corners drag the arc-shaped incense burner. It is not like the small incense burner in the temple that can be held by hand. This incense burner is so big that two people can carry it. Do not move. The promenade in the imperial city attracts the most attention of tourists. A long corridor is red, with red pillars and golden carvings. Not only is the magnificent magnificent and the fineness is astounding, such a perfect artistic presentation can’t help but make people fascinated. Stayed for a long time, looking for traces of ancient people walking thousands of years ago. From a distance, there are several palaces with yellow walls. There are hollow carved windows in the walls and wooden pillars inside. They don’t look like imperial cities, but the appearance of temples. There is not only the imperial garden in the Forbidden City of China, but also in the imperial city of Hue. Walking along the cobblestone path towards the imperial garden, the imperial garden is right in front of you. Unlike what I imagined, there are no flowers in the imperial garden. It can be said to be a piece of grass. Perhaps thousands of years ago, the flowers were clustered and full of vitality, but now it is dilapidated and weeds grow wildly. Looking around the entire imperial city, there is not only a dragon but also another mascot, the Kylin, Golden Dragon and Kylin both represent good luck in China . The small details in the imperial city can show the mutual penetration of Chinese and Vietnamese cultures. Although many palaces remain intact in the imperial city, some of them are damaged. Even because of the war, only ruined walls were left, and they are now being gradually constructed. In the strong contrast with the magnificent palace, this ruined wall can’t help but make people sigh. The long time makes the past glory indifferent in history. This is also understandable. Looking at the ancient buildings in the long river of history, fortunately, they can be completely preserved in the withering and falling after the years have settled for the world to admire, and further explore their intrinsic value and significance. What has not been preserved, or only fragments are left, can only rely on literal memory to imagine the evidence of its existence. After the rain, the imperial city appeared empty and quiet, and every part of the imperial city was full of tourists. The heavy emptiness of the imperial city replaced the laughter of tourists, and the strong sense of history directly hits the depths of the tourists’ souls through these buildings. The collision of historical buildings and souls has injected a trace of fresh blood into this imperial city, instead of being dull and empty. In order to give visitors a first-hand experience of the past scenes of the imperial city, at the same time of the day, local actors will dress up in Nguyen Dynasty costumes for performances, which makes visitors feel like they are in the Nguyen Palace 200 years ago. . As if the undamaged Hue Imperial City is right in front of you, the red walls and golden tiles of the imperial city at that time were shining, the moat water was crystal clear, the palaces were elegant and comfortable, the imperial garden was full of flowers, the vegetation was prosperous, the pebbles were smooth and shiny, everything They are all very different from now. Although today’s imperial city is not as perfect as imagined, history has given it a sense of vicissitudes and unique flavor. The entrance fee to the Hue Imperial City is relatively high among all the attractions in Vietnam. Many tourists flock to it because it resembles the Forbidden City of China. Are you willing to spend a little money to experience the Hue Imperial Palace hundreds of years ago?

However, when using a large area of ​​glass material, if not careful, it will cause heat in the building. Here are four factors that architect Vo The Duy (CTA | Creative Architects) should keep in mind when homeowners want to build an all-glass house. Choose glass material This is the simplest way when you want to reduce the heat for the building. In the market, the array of insulating glass or reinforced film is pasted. Currently, this form is very popular when used for exteriors with many designs and prices. The above material can sometimes reduce heat up to 60% compared to ordinary glass. Glass brick with air cushion inside is also a material that is being used with a large area in the building to maximize light but still ensure privacy compared to clear or frosted glass. Arrangement of glass position The part of the contact space near the large glass areas should be a space that is not used much during the sunny period, or the homeowner should separate the main used spaces a certain distance from the large glass area. Homeowners can arrange an area close to the glass as a traffic corridor, atrium area, stairs, garden … House 2Hien (CTA | Creative Architects) uses louver ventilation for the glass roof area for ventilation. Ventilation Glass will create heat inside the building, so homeowners need ventilation solutions. Many townhouses do not use a lot of glass, but after returning home a day, the atmosphere in the house is still very hot. If the wind wants to enter, there must be an exit. Therefore, homeowners should pay attention to the design of slots and doors so that the direction of natural air flow throughout the building, even when the door is not open. Homeowners and architects need to understand the problem to design technical details to help drain the wind well but still ensure not to be thrown when it rains. Wall house’s glass roof (CTA | Creative Architects) uses gravel on the roof to limit the sun and create natural shadows. Sunshade Glass is a material that easily absorbs heat, so if exposed to a large amount of the environment, heat absorption is difficult to avoid. So choose shady locations to shade the glass surface but still ensure to get light such as under the porch, roof … Glass can also be combined with vertical laminar systems, perforated panels to do the task of getting light but still better shading the solution than combining curtain systems. The roof glazing system can also be covered with materials that create effective shading, creating natural shadows such as gravel.

Architect Vo The Duy (CTA | Creative Architects) will guide you through four effective ways to save money on construction costs. Clearly define the necessary space needs First, the homeowner needs to assess the needs of the space used for clarity. In addition to the sleeping space, the kitchen, living room or separate toilet space for each room can be reduced or eliminated depending on the case. Besides determining the space the family really needs, homeowners should think about grouping common spaces (spaces with similar functions together), such as kitchen – dining, or guest – eating, studying. – common activities… The grouping of spaces is valuable when choosing a covering solution. For open spaces, common living, the covering solution can be eliminated, both saving costs and creating a ventilation environment for this area. The less space, the more economical and quick the construction and maintenance. A model of love housing groups spaces, dividing areas that need to be covered and not covered to limit the wall area. Prioritize main space With a tight budget, you should not spread the investment to every space in the house. For example, most Vietnamese people are interested in the living room, so we can invest money for finishing materials or furniture for chairs, tables, lamps… for this area. The remaining spaces such as bedrooms, bathrooms save costs, use sparingly for design. For some individuals who prioritize sleeping space, on the contrary, they will prioritize investment in beds, cabinets, glass doors, lighting… Choose a simple solution, easy construction The simple selection of materials and construction methods will reduce the cost of materials, accompanying construction equipment, quality control, etc. Besides, it also saves construction and travel time. Calculating the optimal use of materials, limiting redundancy is also a way to save construction costs. Wall house (CTA | Creative Architects) uses burnt brick walls – defective products to reuse for facades, reducing costs for materials as well as finishing and maintenance. Take advantage of the available, natural element Using old materials such as bricks, tiles, wood, old doors or using local materials will save money on buying materials and transportation costs. Taking advantage of the surrounding landscape for works with vacant land is also very important. For example, taking advantage of the shade of trees and lakes to get shade and cool the wind.

Illustration In Decision 100/QD-TTg dated January 19, 2019 of the Prime Minister approving the “Project on implementation, application and management of the traceability system”, the Ministry of Science and Technology is responsible for building Build and put into operation the National Product and Goods Export Portal. At present, the Ministry of Science and Technology has developed and published 20 national standards in the field of NR. It is expected that in the fourth quarter of 2021, the National Product and Goods Trade Portal will come into operation. National standards are the basis for businesses to standardize TXNG activities, in which information about products and goods is fully collected in all stages of the supply chain, instead of only information. of farming and production as it is today. The TXNG portal will store this information to serve the advertising needs of businesses and to manage and supervise the implementation of TXNG by the State. A product is considered traceable through an electronic label using barcodes or QR codes according to the standards of the GS1 global bar code organization, when using scanning software or applications. The QR code must display all information about the product chain, from purchasing supplies, monitoring the care process, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting, preliminary processing, and transportation. This information is collected automatically or semi-automatically and is exploited and shared. The National Center for Codes and Barcodes (Ministry of Science and Technology) – the unit authorized to assume the prime responsibility for implementing Decision No. 100/QD-TTg – is coordinating in developing a draft Circular on electrical labels. to issue a uniform regulation on stamps and labels using barcodes and QR codes to meet the above requirements. According to the National Center for Codes and Barcodes, the comprehensive implementation of such stages brings benefits to businesses and people. Enterprises have tools to manage and publicize product quality, increase competitive value in the market. Consumers know product quality through information about the entire process of formation and path of a product before it goes on sale. Management agencies will accurately and promptly determine the cause of product quality problems as well as the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved. When the information about TXNG products and goods is uploaded by businesses to the TXNG Portal, it will create a data warehouse to serve the needs of transparent export product information and e-commerce of enterprises.

Based on the principles of feng shui science, Feng Shui Tam Nguyen points out the taboo errors in feng shui houses that we need to avoid. The house has a pointed shape Feng shui believes that: As long as the structure has a sharp angle, it will belong to “fire”. If the roof has a pointed shape, whether it is a decorative piece of art with a pointed tip or an antenna, it is considered “fire-killing”. The house with a pointed roof, leaning to the left and right is called “cold shoulder house”. This type of house causes wealth to not accumulate, the more pointed, the greater the negative influence. Corner house Feng shui calls houses with convex shapes as vacancies. A house in which East and West are missing an angle will inevitably lead to the energy of the Five Elements being unbalanced. However, if it is only the balcony protruding out, the area of ​​the defect or protrusion is small, it can be ignored and not counted. House in round, oval shape Usually, there are very few plots of land that are round or oval. From ancient times to the present, the land with such terrain has been used to build temples or Buddhist halls. People usually do not like to build houses on these lands. Because the soil is round, the oval shape is different from the usual shapes. Most of them belong to the generals. The air field around a circular piece of land is often constrained. Therefore, the circular topography has the meaning of restrictive, binding and closed. People living here show no signs of development, their whole life is poor and bad luck. The oval shape also belongs to the ferocious terrain, its morality is similar to that of the circular land. Small cavalry house with a lot of people Small rooms crowded with people make yang heavier, forming the phenomenon of heavy yin and light. People living in it are prone to lack of tolerance, short temper, and bad social relationships. They often quarrel, even quarrel. The solution is to regulate the light in the room at a mellow level, often using yellow light, opening the window often to let air circulate, making yin and yang balanced. The cavalry house is large and the people are few Large rooms, few people, only the area of ​​the whole house is large, people live in it less. This is a taboo in feng shui. It makes people living in it always feel lonely and cold. The best solution is to welcome relatives and friends to stay with, or find an object and have more children. Housing is like a prison Dai Qi is only outside the architectural object with aura, large facade, open look. This structure can pull people’s mood and motivation to develop their body and strength. On the contrary, the houses are like prisons, the main door and windows are not clear, it is difficult to identify the main foreign line. The direction of this house is also unclear, the qi will not be stretched. People who live in it also cannot develop their abilities. The house is facing the three chimneys Chimney, also known as “close to the sky”. Three chimneys stacked next to each other are called “horizontal”. High-rise buildings facing the chimney are often detrimental to the health of occupants. That affects the fortune. The chimney is like a pen, in fact it is “failed” (the writing is not good). The chimney is used to release exhaust gases when burning objects, also called “fire burning writing”. Houses facing the structure of three chimneys stacked side by side, children’s academic achievement will be low. Homeowners should put a pot of water or raise a goldfish tank. The number of six fish is the best choice, take Water and Fire. The force of the “fire to burn writing and writing” will weaken, and children’s academic achievement will also improve. * Information for reference, contemplation!

A couple and marriage registration certificate. (Source: wsj.com) New York State and New York City have fully reopened since May 19, but there is one place that is still unable to welcome special guests, happy people, that is the New York marriage registration office. . The building is located in the central district of Manhattan where people not only in New York come to register their marriage, so the standard important procedure here is that couples will hug, kiss passionately and take photos to save. memorable moment after being awarded the sacred certificate. But now, the traditional procedures indispensable for couples who want to be married cannot be done because of the risk of infection. COVID-19 too high, even when the pandemic has been pushed back in New York as it is now. The New York marriage registration office has been closed since March 2020 after the pandemic broke out here. It has long been considered a symbolic destination for marriage, and before the pandemic hit, this massive building saw long lines of brides and grooms lining up to be officially spoken. “I agree/you agree” to your other half. In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency reporter, Mr. Michael McSweeney, in charge of the marriage registration office New York , stated: “Before the pandemic hit, our office was very busy, especially during the warmer months, and we did marriage formalities for couples on a first-come, first-served basis. So every day, many people come to line up, they bring their relatives and children here, so the atmosphere is always fun like a festival. A lot of people in other places also want to choose New York as the place to officially say something special.” At that time, flower and photography shops are always ready to open their doors to welcome happy guests to capture their memorable moments. But those scenes are now gone. As of March 2020, marriage recognition ceremonies in New York must be conducted online, and couples receive marriage certificates also on the online platform. In 2020, the office marriage registration New York held an online marriage registration ceremony for 25,603 couples; much less than the 75,370 pairs registered in 2019 due to the impact of the pandemic. Joanne Stevenson and her husband, who went to the New York marriage office to complete the marriage certificate in 2019, shared: “It’s boring to see this place so quiet, but to be honest, that’s why we didn’t have to. have to line up.” As for Joanne’s husband, she remembers the scene like a “happy office” when they went to do the marriage procedures in 2019. He feels sorry now that couples have to get married online . City officials are planning to be able to open the door to welcome couples to register for marriage while ensuring everyone’s safety, but the ability to organize according to the traditional method before the pandemic is still too difficult. . Mr. McSweeney said that the marriage registration office is currently working with relevant New York City agencies to develop a specific plan to help people come to register their marriage directly as before. .

The site is located at the corner of a junction with views of the park and the square. However, the two sides of the building receive direct sunlight from morning to afternoon, heating the interior spaces. Architect TAA Design said, the design team came up with the idea of ​​a green block to create an intermediate layer to shade the sun, but still exploit the open vision for the interior space. According to architects TAA Design, the green block is a possible solution to increase the quality of working space for buildings in urban centers in tropical climates like Vietnam. The work is built on the land located at the junction, located in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. The design team came up with the idea of ​​a green block to create an intermediate layer of sunshade, but still exploit the open vision for the interior space. At the same time, this green block idea also creates an outdoor garden space with green patches by cutting blocks. The system of square louvers effectively shading the sun from diagonally into the building. The square frames also help the building bring aesthetic value and create a highlight in the heart of Saigon. Inside the squares, the design team arranged green trees to reduce the amount of heat entering the building. With green trees surrounding the building, every space in the office overlooks a fresh green area. Each floor is associated with an outdoor garden, people can see the gardens on each floor. At the same time, the large glass system receives scattered light, helping the building to save electricity costs for lighting and cooling. Office space becomes airy and connected with nature.

Tony Fruit office is located in District 4, HCMC, where the construction rate is high with most of the buildings being built as commercial centers and office buildings. The site is located on a junction with a glimpse of the park and the public square. However, the two main facades of the building receive direct sunlight from dusk until dawn, causing overheating problems for the interior. The idea of ​​​​”empty green block” creates an intermediate layer to shade the sun, but still exploits the open vision for the interior space. At the same time, create an outdoor garden space by cutting blocks. On the other hand, setting back the rudimentary construction creates spaces for outdoor greenery that help create a natural skin covering the facades exposed to daylight. With the green system surrounding the building, every space in the office overlooks the fresh green space, and each floor is connected with the outdoor garden, the gardens on the floors see each other, helping everyone enjoy than. The system of square louvers effectively shade the sun from diagonally into the building, while the large glazing system receives scattered light to help the building save electricity costs for lighting and cooling. Meanwhile, the setback glass receives more reflected light, which is beneficial for cooling and lighting costs in building maintenance. The green block is a possible solution in improving the working space conditions for urban buildings in cities with the same tropical environment as HCMC. Tony Fruit Office Design unit: TAA Design Lead architect: Nguyen Van Thien Architects: Nguyen Van Thien, Nguyen Van Thuan, Le Thi Huong, Le Nha Vy Area: 225 m² Year: 2020 An Yen – Image: Hoang Le

Smart technologies are being applied more and more in building management. Source: ngonghiepvietnam.vn This is a recommendation made by experts of Real Estate Consulting Company Savills Vietnam in a newly released study. Chris Mariott, Managing Director of Savills Southeast Asia, said: “Nowadays, thanks to the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), we can access data through live cameras and sensors. Out. The data recorded in the building management system will help us to improve the management. In addition, smart technology will also proactively send notifications to management about maintenance schedules as well as potential or pending problems at the building. In addition, the application of artificial intelligence and technology will also help reduce the workload for management. In Vietnam, recently, the trend of applying technology in real estate project management is also considered as one of the solutions to improve the operational efficiency of the project. This factor contributes to making a difference to the standard of professional real estate management services, enhancing competitive value for real estate business units. According to Savills data, it is estimated that startups in the real estate technology sector attracted investment of USD 10 billion in 2016 and this number increased to USD 44 billion in 2019. These companies mainly provide technology solutions for buildings, helping to achieve high efficiency in management, reducing emissions, bringing economic benefits to investors…

The building was built on the old Carlton hotel, where President Ho Chi Minh used to work during his years in London. Photo: VNA One morning in June in the cool early summer period, the London sky is blue, the sun is golden like honey, I visited the Drayton Court Hotel on The Avenue in Ealing district, west of London. Elegantly located in one of London’s greenest and most beautiful suburbs, Drayton Court is one of the oldest and largest pubs in Ealing, opening in 1894. With its impressive façade and antique décor Classic, elegant, this is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing weekend with the family, or enjoy a drink with friends at one of West London’s largest beer gardens. Song Drayton Court is also attractive to visitors because this is the only hotel in London that has ever had a waiter who later became a world-class leader, that is President Ho Chi Minh. On the Drayton Court’s website, the hotel’s history introduction reads, “Ho Chi Minh, the leader of Vietnam, worked hard in the hotel’s kitchen in 1914, before he continued his journey to change his name. changed the country’s history, driving out forces from Japan, France and the United States.” In 1914, President Ho Chi Minh served at the Drayton Court Hotel located on the quiet, deserted The Avenue street, in the Ealing district, west London. Photo: VNA/phat Stepping into the hotel with classical and elegant architecture and decoration, giving visitors a feeling of relaxation, I can’t help but be moved when I imagine the days of hard work to exhaustion of the young man. Nguyen Tat Thanh was in his twenties here more than a century ago. Talking to the hotel’s receptionist, I learned that after Drayton Court was renovated in 2011, the kitchen where Uncle used to work was completely rebuilt and became part of the cool green beer garden, Open space located behind the hotel. Walking around the beer garden where local guests happily enjoy beers with friends, I seem to see a glimpse of a slender Vietnamese young man who does not care much, hard at work in the old kitchen of the customer. hotel. Although Drayton Court is no longer imprinted with the period when President Ho Chi Minh worked here, his imprint still seems to be intact. When I was struggling to look around the outside corners of the hotel to get a good picture, a man in his 60s approached and asked: “Do you know what’s so special about this building?”. I pretended to ask: “What is it?”, “This is where President Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam used to work”. I felt a mixture of amazement, delight and pride. Amidst the busy modern life of London, a British citizen mentioned the leader of Vietnam in a historical event more than a century ago. Before I could react, he continued: “This is really an interesting and special destination for Ealing. A lot of tourists have come to visit.” The man, named Brian, said he lived in an apartment complex right next to the hotel. When he learned that I was Vietnamese, he excitedly said that he had met many Vietnamese tourists coming here, and expressed his admiration for Ho Chi Minh, who had found the way to liberate the Vietnamese people. Drayton Court Hotel is located on the quiet, deserted The Avenue street, in the Ealing district, west London. Photo: VNA/phat Leaving Drayton Court with mixed joy and pride, I continued my journey to the New Zealand building located on Haymarket Street. In contrast to the quiet space of Drayton Court on the deserted The Avenue, the modern New Zealand building is located at the end of bustling Haymarket Street in the heart of London, close to Trafalgar Square and the National Museum of London. The New Zealand High Commission’s 19-story building was the first high-rise to be built in central London, on the site of the Carlton Hotel, a luxury hotel that opened between 1899 and 1940 before being completely destroyed by bombs. in war. While living in London, President Ho Chi Minh worked as a kitchen assistant at the Carlton Hotel. The front of the New Zealand building has a green peace sign with the words “In 1913, Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969) – the founder of Vietnam – worked at the Carlton Hotel, the building that used to be on this ground”. This place is probably the most famous destination in London with Vietnamese tourists. Vietnamese delegations to London often ask the New Zealand High Commissioner to visit the basement below the building, where the kitchen of the Carlton Hotel was formerly. The New Zealand building is also known by many locals and visitors for its speciality. As I was reading intently the green sign outside the building, to my surprise a man on a bicycle stopped by and happily asked if I would like him to take a picture of the underside of the sign, because you’re sure I’m Vietnamese. Not only did he agree immediately, but I asked if he could take a picture with me at this meaningful place. The 10-minute conversation between me and Mr. Steven helped me understand his special affection for Vietnam. Steven said he was originally from London, living in Covent Garden, about a kilometer from the New Zealand building. He said he really admired Ho Chi Minh’s patriotism and said that it was that patriotism that helped him find the way to independence for the nation. Steven made me feel really grateful when he said that whenever I or my friends come to the UK, give him a call. Sitting right on the sidewalk, he wrote on a small piece of paper his name, address and phone number, gave it to me and said that he always welcomes Vietnamese friends. I feel very fortunate to have met Steven, because the brief meeting helped me understand that Ho Chi Minh’s patriotism, courage, and vision made the whole world aware of the cause of Vietnamese national liberation. Male. In May 1913, Ho Chi Minh left France for England, the largest empire in the world at that time, to learn English and observe first-hand the dominating power of imperialism. In England, in order to make ends meet and spend money to learn English, he worked hard as sweeping snow, lighting furnaces, helping cooks at the Drayton Court Hotel and washing dishes at the Carlton Hotel. According to writer, historian, director of the Archives Center, Marx Library in London, John Callow, 4 years in London contributed to the formation of Ho Chi Minh’s thought. It was here that he first read the works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and creatively applied Marxism to the cause of national liberation and independence. President Ho Chi Minh’s journey to find a way to save the country created a turning point of the Vietnamese revolution, changed the development direction of history and changed the fate of the entire Vietnamese nation in the 20th century. and at the same time make a mark in the history of the modern world. From a true patriot, Uncle Ho became a communist soldier, finding the right way to save the country in accordance with the historical situation of the country. For me, the trip to follow Uncle Ho in London left special emotions. I am secretly grateful to Him because His greatness has helped strangers like me, Steven and Brian become close friends.

Scarcity also in the countryside Sought-after building land

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For a long time, rural regions were considered the ideal place to realize the dream of an affordable home. In the meantime, not only have the construction costs increased. Finding a plot of land is often difficult. From Iris Völlnagel, SWR Sometimes Dirk Gaul-Roßkopf would like to be able to do magic. The mayor of Planig in Rhineland-Palatinate receives at least three inquiries per week, mainly from young families. You are looking for an apartment or a building plot. Many of them come from or live nearby. There are now around 100 inquiries piling up on the mayor’s desk. He would like to offer the families a home in the district of Bad Kreuznach, which has almost 3,000 inhabitants. From his point of view, the place has a lot to offer: many associations, two daycare centers, one elementary school. A train stop is to come in 2027 and the cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden can be reached in less than 40 minutes via the motorway. “That is why it is very important that the young people can stay here and that others settle down.”

Lack of living space – a nationwide problem

Only what to do when there is neither affordable housing nor building space? A problem that now exists all over Germany, especially in the larger cities and metropolitan areas. Many apartments in Germany are considered overcrowded. This means that an apartment has too few rooms in relation to the number of people. According to a survey by the Federal Statistical Office, this applied to 6.4 million people in 2019.

Every week the mayor Gaul-Roßkopf receives several inquiries from interested parties for building plots. Image: Iris Völlnagel In 2018, the federal government decided made their residential summit to have 1.5 million new apartments built in the current legislative period. That would have been around 375,000 per year. According to the latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office, a good 306,000 apartments were completed in 2020, around 293,000 in 2019 and around 287,000 in 2018.

Sought-after building land

But it’s not just about apartments, but also about the space to build. In the center of Planig there are ten building plots that would be ideal as building sites. “Ideal building plots, that would give at least three to four homes,” says Gaul-Roßkopf as he walks through the town. He has spoken to the owners several times, but they neither want to sell nor build on it. This is also a problem in many cities. The federal government tried to counter this with the building land modernization law. It is intended to strengthen the municipalities’ right of first refusal. For example, the law stipulated that in areas with tense housing markets, municipalities would be given more time and opportunities to purchase land or buildings for sale themselves in order to then build new apartments. Sounds good, but is of no use in practice, says Gaul-Roßkopf. “Where should a municipality like us, which is struggling with a budget freeze, still spend money on building land?”

Mayor Gaul-Roßkopf has high hopes for an ongoing construction project in Planig. Image: Iris Völlnagel

Future in plan

The mayor Gaul-Roßkopf is therefore placing a lot of hope in a new construction project. At the entrance to the community, several blocks with two-story single-family houses are being built on 4800 square meters. Most of the objects have already been sold, costs: from 300,000 euros. In addition, the community on the outskirts is in the process of developing a new development area. “The further we go outside, the more expensive it gets. Because wherever roads and everything have to be made, the price of land will also go up,” said the mayor. Compared to some big cities, the prices in Planig may still be cheap. But the dream of a cheap country apartment is quickly over.

Check the supermarket merchandise.

In this operation, the emergency office of Xiaoxi Town established a retrospective account for fresh products for the first time, and conducted investigations from live animals-slaughter-transportation-trading, etc., to achieve a clear foundation and a clear situation; all supermarkets are required to establish import In the cold chain food waiting area, all foods shall be put into the warehouse after passing the inspection. Imported cold chain food shall be stored separately and marked with the imported cold chain food label in the warehouse area. The entry and exit of the warehouse must be registered in time. The new mechanism of tracing the ledger ensures that the health of food starts from the root.

Check the fresh food.

Up to now, a total of 6 restaurants, 6 supermarkets, 2 freezers and 1 farmer’s market have been investigated. In the next step, Xiaoxi Town will continue to increase joint law enforcement and supervision of food safety, eliminate problem food at the source, eliminate hidden dangers, and build a healthy and orderly food safety environment.

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Located in the center of Tianshui city, the ancient residence of the Hu family (commonly known as the Nanbei Zhaizi) is composed of Nanzhai and Beizhai, which are across the street. It was the Ming Dynasty’s deputy envoy of the Ministry of Justice of Shanxi Hu Laijin and his son Zhengqing Hu of the Taichang Temple Shaoqing Department Among Xin’s private residences, Nanzhaizi (Hu Laijin’s Mansion) was built in the 36th year of Wanli Ming Dynasty (1608), and Beizhaizi (Hu Xin’s private residence) was built in the 43rd year of Wanli (1615). As the only existing Ming Dynasty official mansion in the Northwest, the Hu family’s ancient residential buildings are basically constructed in the form of a traditional Chinese courtyard house. The houses are connected on all sides and the corridors are connected. They have the solemn and rigorous style of the northern houses and the lightness and agility of the southern ones. Without losing its boldness, it was rated as “the only and rare Ming Dynasty ancient residential complex in Gansu Province by experts and scholars”. In addition to the architectural layout and structural form, the roof ridge decorations and brick and wood carvings of the two ancient houses have high historical, artistic and scientific value. It is worth mentioning that the ancient houses have not undergone major renovations since they were built, and they still maintain the original appearance of 400 years ago, which is extremely rare in China. According to expert analysis, it is precisely because of the dry climate in the northwest that these ancient brick-and-wood houses have been well preserved. Hu Laijin and Hu Xin were famous ministers in the Ming Dynasty, and they were known as “father and son in their hometown”. In the 19th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1558), Hu Laijin was elected as the county magistrate. During his tenure, he was honest and upright, not afraid of power, and had a good reputation. Hu Laijin’s son, Hu Xin, was very clever since he was a child. He was a Jinshi. He served as the magistrate of Linfen, the Ministry of Industry, and the Secretary of the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple. A folk song that has been circulating in Tianshui until now: “The Hu family came out to accompany the emperor,” Hu Xin said. Because of the high prestige of the Hu family in the local area, the Hu family’s ancient houses have never been destroyed for more than 400 years, and they have been inhabited by the Hu family for generations. The traces of life and residence in the house vividly reproduce the life of large families in the northwest region at that time. The appearance is known as “the first residential building on Longshang”. In 1998, the Gansu Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics evaluated Tianshui ancient dwellings: “It is a rare historical and cultural heritage preserved so far, and an important part of Tianshui’s historical and cultural city.” In 2007, when the cultural relics department repaired the southern house of Hu’s residence, a very hidden “treasure hole” was discovered in the ground floor of the foyer. The “treasure cave” is made of blue bricks, 2.5 meters high and 114 meters long, and reaches the second underground level. It is connected to the North House on the opposite side of the road. There are also a number of shelters on both sides of the tunnel. The room of the object. In the Ming dynasty buildings 400 years ago, there was such a large-scale underground tunnel, which is rare not only in the western region but even in the whole country. It can be called a miracle of ancient architecture. It is worth mentioning that in this “treasure cave”, there are also hundreds of boxes of gold and a hundred jars of fine wine, which can be called a veritable underground vault. As for the origin of these gold and silver treasures, it is still an unsolved mystery. Nowadays, Hu’s folk house has been turned into a museum of Tianshui folklore and ancient folk house architectural culture. You can visit it for free. If you have the opportunity, you might as well come here for a walk. Transportation: In the city, take Bus No. 1 to the Department Store Station, or take Bus No. 5 to Qinzhou Bus Station, and Bus No. 6 to Central Square North Station and get off on foot. You can also walk from Fuxi Temple.

The main goal of the architecture firm was to create a building with a pleasant space and lots of vegetation. The architects designed a central garden inside the 2,300 square meter building with a winding path leading to the outside space. All apartments have natural light and ventilation throughout. The building has 14 units, of which four are apartments on the ground floor. The remaining units are three-storey townhouses occupying the upper part of the complex. Each apartment has its own outdoor space, be it a balcony, courtyard or roof garden. On the upper floors, lush potted greenery adds to the building’s garden atmosphere. The exterior walls are clad with textured galarza stone, a material that can be found at other buildings in the vicinity. The gable roof gives the building a distinct look. On the ground floor, an area is carved to form a doorway with a white porcelain staircase leading to the commercial space. Another threshold leads to the apartment building’s foyer and also leads to an underground garage. The interior facades around the central courtyard have different architectural languages ​​with different windows, openings and gable roofs, aiming to create a simple, dynamic and ingenious form. The outdoor space – home to low-maintenance native plants – is intended to provide residents with a place of relaxation and reflection. Balconies are arranged around the courtyard to promote interaction among the residents. In addition to the courtyard, some rooms have access to a terrace. These upstairs patios are bordered by pink walls. The apartments have glass doors to let in daylight and connect to the outside space. Interiors include gray porcelain tile floors, tzalam cabinets and black granite countertops. The materials are chosen to adapt to the humidity in the city and retain their durability and aesthetics over time. See more photos of this impressive project:

Drayton Court Hotel is located on the quiet, deserted The Avenue street, in West Ealing. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Drayton Court is easily accessible by train. West Ealing Station is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Drayton Court is the only hotel in London to ever have a valet who became a world leader. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Drayton Court is a familiar destination for many Vietnamese tourists. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The hotel is decorated in a classic style. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Reception area welcomes guests. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) A corner of the beer garden behind the hotel. Part of the garden used to be the kitchen where President Ho Chi Minh worked. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Restaurant. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The bar is quiet. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) In 1914, President Ho Chi Minh worked as a kitchen assistant at this luxury hotel. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The 19-story New Zealand building is located on Haymarket Street in central London. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The building was built on the foundation of the Carlton Hotel, where President Ho Chi Minh worked during his years in London. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Mr. Steven wrote the address to welcome Vietnamese friends. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) A green sign with the name of President Ho Chi Minh attracts tourists. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The green sign with the name of President Ho Chi Minh is the pride of every Vietnamese tourist visiting the building. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+)

Landmark 81 has a total of 81 floors, 461 m high. This is the tallest building in Vietnam, located in the center of Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. The maintenance and technical maintenance of the entire building is performed daily by the management team and staff. Anh Vu – the technical manager of the Landmark 81 building, said that the technical team often had quick briefings early in the morning to determine the arising work to do during the day. At the same time, the technical status of the building, the work done in the previous day must be reported in detail. After that, the group of employees moved to the 79th floor of the building. This is the highest floor accessible by elevator. After that, people will walk up to the 80th and 81st floors (top floor) of the building to do their assigned work. Check the building’s power supply system. All electrical specifications must ensure safety conditions in accordance with regulations. Technical staff use specialized temperature gauges to check the heat at conductor structures and power-using equipment on the 80th floor. This is a routine job to promptly detect problems and limit problems. minimize the risk of accidental fire or explosion. A group of workers periodically maintain the glass. To do this, the worker must move on specialized rigs, in turn, check all the glass panes. The outer glass of the building is reinforced with special materials, ensuring safety and durability. Workers check a building’s cooling system. The staff checks the operating parameters of the elevator. “The building is tall, the elevator is an indispensable element in the operation. We understand this, so we should pay attention to the daily maintenance and technical maintenance, so that the elevator does not cause problems,” said Mr. Vu. to speak. The elevator of Landmark 81 building has a pulling force of 12,500 kg, each car has a load of 2,000 kg, a speed of 5m/s – is one of the fastest elevators in Vietnam. “Working on high-rise buildings requires us to have good health and overcome specific limitations. For example, when it comes to glass maintenance, every worker must overcome fear, focus on work and comply with all protection principles to ensure safety,” said Quang Trung, a technical staff member. Periodic inspection and technical maintenance is carried out in the early morning hours, or when people take a lunch break. Troubleshooting was also implemented urgently. This helps the building operate in a safe condition, and at the same time does not affect the activities of residents, merchants and visitors. In the photo is a visitor visiting the observatory on the 81st floor of the building on April 11. When put into operation in July 2018, the Landmark 81 building has become one of the symbols of Ho Chi Minh City. Inside the building, service-commercial activities take place quite bustling, contributing to the driving force to promote the development of the city in the direction of civilization and modernity.

Illustration. For ants and small animals, the resistance of the air helps them a lot and makes their falling velocity very slow, sometimes their acceleration is negative (due to the wind blowing up). Thus, ants are almost unharmed when falling from the roofs of high-rise buildings. All objects falling through the air have terminal velocities that depend on their size, shape, and mass. The terminal velocity of an ant (6.4 km/h, according to the physics department of the University of Illinois) would be vastly different from the terminal velocity of a human (about 200 km/h). “For rats and any small animal, there’s really no danger. You can drop a rat into a minehole nearly 1,000 meters deep and when it hits the bottom, it’ll be slightly stunned and run away. , provided that the ground is fairly soft.The air resistance acting on a moving object is proportional to its surface.If the length, width and height of an animal are divided by 10, respectively, the mass is its mass is reduced by 1000 times while the surface area is reduced by only 100. Therefore, the air resistance for small animals is usually 10 times higher than the driving force. Force isn’t usually a problem for an insect, it can be free-falling without danger, with the ability to grip.” Michael Kaspari is an ecologist at the University of Oklahoma (USA) who has studied the aerial activities of wingless ants. Research shows that when ants are facing a predator, they will jump right into the air from tall tree branches and use their legs to control the direction of flight to reach the tree trunk. The longer hind legs will help the ants glide through the air, helping them avoid falling into places they consider dangerous. With this ability, it is possible that the ant has found a way to cling somewhere before it falls to the ground, but whether or not the ant does, the ant will not die if it hits the ground. The most ancient creature that still exists to this day It is said that the earth currently has 10 million billion ants, despite the fact that they are killed a lot every day. According to the biological kingdom, it is estimated that ants account for 15-20% of the total number of animals living on land. Ants are animals belonging to the order of membranes, the class of insects. Scientist Corrie Moreau and French colleagues published a study showing that ants appeared between 140 and 170 million years ago. That means they are the most ancient creatures that still exist to this day, despite the violent fluctuations of the earth. Since then, it has been found that ants have a very high ability to survive in all weather conditions. Such survivability is endowed by nature, for they show no sign of changing accordingly. Which means it’s very likely that an ant 170 million years ago and an ant today would be no different. It is thought that the earth exists about 20,000 different species, with 4,500 families. They are present everywhere on earth. Even the extremely cold places are the poles of the earth, or the hot center of the equator. Ants come in many varieties, but the color is usually just red or black. Especially, there are new species mixed with white color. Ants are gregarious species, with a rather distinct social organization. Each ant nest has an average of about 100,000 children in a colony with a single mother (Christian ants can live up to 30 years). Here, there is something like the organization of a swarm life of bees. The vast majority of ants in the colony are worker ants (who only live for 1-2 years) – likened to the hardest workers on earth. The job of worker ants is to take care of the queen, incubate eggs, transfer eggs, raise baby ants, build burrows, find food, guard … Not many people know that all worker ants are female, but their reproductive organs are not fully developed, so they can never become a god, but are forever just “cool” feet from birth. until death. Ants are considered to be the strongest species because they can carry food 10 times heavier than themselves. But to transport that heavy amount of food, they must use collective strength in coordination. Together they carry the food they earn very easily, when thousands of them work together. Ants are everywhere, everyone can see them or be bitten by them, but few people know that they also have positive effects. The Masai people of eastern Africa have a habit of using ants as a tool to heal wounds. When a member of the tribe is injured, they will catch a few large ants in the swarm of “army ants” so that they bite on both sides of the wound, then remove the ant body, leaving only the ant head on the wound. Since then the wound does not bleed and heals quickly. And interesting things about ants Ants are animals with a fairly hygienic life. Specifically, the handling of dead animals. When one ant dies, the other ants in the colony will together carry the dead ant out of the nest, with the sole purpose of keeping it clean and avoiding infection or disease spread. The workers will take care of the carrying, under the command of an ant that is supposed to be in charge of the burial of the colony. It is also surprising to learn that ants are insects with very advanced organizational systems. Along with the Lord ant, worker ant, and burial commander ant, there are also ‘teacher ants’ Born, in order to have the necessary skills, they undergo a learning process under the guidance of “teachers”. The “teacher” ants in the nest will teach the younger ants to do the necessary work. In case the “student” learns slowly and “fails” in the test, they will be transferred to another job that requires less skill. Not only know how to find termites, but ants also know how to “livestock” to create food reserves. They feed on insects such as aphids and caterpillars to obtain the sweet substance secreted by these insects. When it’s time to harvest the sweetener from the insect swarm, the ants “milk” using their antennae. It is very interesting to know that ants bring with them the insects they nourished when they move to a new area. It’s no different than people taking livestock with them to more verdant places. People have talked about the extraordinary in the world of ants. They have no ears but perceive sound from ground vibrations, through sensitive sensors on the pins. They have the ability to exist to the point of fantasy despite the harshness of weather and climate. Therefore, ants are also one of the first creatures on earth to be sent into space by humans in an experiment to conquer the sky. Ants have poor eyesight, but they often use the earth’s magnetic field to navigate. They are considered the most intelligent insects when in the small head of ants there are more than 250,000 brain cells. As industrious animals, ants are also said to be “excellent athletes”. If an ant were about the same size as a human, they could run at an average speed of 55 km/h without ever getting tired. They are also able to lift an object 50 times its own weight with extraordinary strength.

Hugo Súissas shows off his perspective and creativity through photos posted on his personal Instagram. Currently, his social networking site has 128,000 followers. Each photo conveys playfulness and an interesting message. In the picture, the Portuguese photographer impressed viewers when he extended his hand to “support” the statue of King José I riding an equestrian placed at the famous Praca do Comercio square. In addition to posing flexibly, making himself like a lively piece of the works, Hugo Súissas also uses familiar objects combined with unique arrangement ideas to “transform” each architectural work according to novel perspective. Sydney Opera House is a cultural and tourist icon of Australia. Hugo checked-in this place with a book that made “shells” look like the pages of a book being opened. Similarly, the Belém Tower fortress in the capital Lisbon was transformed into a giant sand castle. Praca do Comercio, the magnificent square in Lisbon, continues to be the inspiration for Hugo to create artistic photos. Three sides of the square are surrounded by yellow buildings in the Pombaline architectural style. The photographer creates a visual effect with the viewer when using an antique key combined in the frame and turning the gate into a lock. In addition, this is also the context for Hugo to create the image of a light bulb. The Eiffel Tower (France), the symbol of the “capital of light”, is associated with a clothespin. The Millennium Wheel (UK) located on the banks of the Thames became a giant pizza with 2 remaining pieces of cake through the arrangement of the male photographer. The 25 de Abril suspension bridge spans the River Tejo, connecting Lisbon with Almada (Portugal). The bridge has a design quite similar to the Golden Gate (Golden Gate Bridge) in the US. With his perspective, Hugo turned this building into a clothes drying plant. A pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Düsseldorf (Germany) was “turned” into a clothes hanger by him. With a rich imagination, Hugo associated the colorful buildings by the canal in Amsterdam (Netherlands) with luminous pens. El Castillo, a top tourist attraction in Chichen Itza (Mexico), was transformed by a photographer into a unique umbrella. El Castillo means “castle” in Spanish. It is one of the oldest Mayan temples and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Opening of the world’s longest suspension bridge for pedestrians The bridge 516 Arouca has just been inaugurated on April 29 in Northern Portugal. The bridge is 516 m long, holds the record as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world.

The weekend resort Thanh’s husband designed for his family. The entire campus was designed and built by her husband, Khong Thanh, within 2 months. In which, the house has 6 closed bedrooms in a circular shape, with thatched roofs. In addition, the house also has a swimming pool, sauna, mini golf course, garden, fruit trees. “I want home to be a place to return to, a place to save beautiful memories of each family member,” said Khong Thanh. This house was originally built with the purpose of serving as a resort, but Ms. Thanh’s family lives here quite a lot. Therefore, she also arranged and decorated meticulously like a house in the street. “With such a spacious area, husband and wife can design many types of modern villas. However, we like the rustic life a bit, live in townhouses a lot, so we want to be in harmony with nature. In addition, building in this form is quite fast, not as difficult and sophisticated as building a villa, “said Thanh. The gate is made of wood and the stone fence runs around the garden. The house is built in a circular shape, with thatched roofs against heat. In front is the swimming pool. Swimming pool has a separate area for children. Around the homeowner planted many trees and planned a separate place to plant fruit trees. Air conditioning water tank. The hut is also covered with leaves, surrounded by flowers and ornamental plants. The path in the house is paved with bricks. The garden is installed with an automatic watering system. Modern bedroom design. The master bedroom of the couple, slightly classically designed. In the room there is a dressing table and a shelf for bags. Inside the house at night. The lobby leads to the bedrooms. The house is made in a circle, this is the center in the middle, surrounded by a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room. The golf course serves the sports needs of Thanh’s husband. During the holidays, her family mostly lives here. Lawn and swing for “little princess”. The kitchen and dining room can accommodate about 12 people. Due to the large family here, Ms. Thanh invests in many modern equipment, including a toaster.

The growing shortage of building materials has worsened over the past month. According to a survey by the Ifo Institute, 43.9 percent of the companies in building construction reported that they had problems procuring building materials on time. That was twice as many as in April, when only 23.9 of the companies complained of such problems. Civil engineering was slightly less affected, with 33.5 percent in May. In April only 11.5 percent of the companies reported bottlenecks there. “Capacity utilization in the industry is still high,” said Ifo expert Felix Leiss. But more and more companies are worried about the delivery bottlenecks. ” In addition, there are rapidly rising raw material prices. “The prices for sawn timber have almost exploded in the last few months, the sawmills cannot keep up,” said Leiss. Steel has also become considerably more expensive. Insulation materials and various plastics are also in short supply.

Warning of “unprecedented chaos”

Screw manufacturers also fear bottlenecks. The high capacity utilization, raw material bottlenecks and logistics problems have already plunged the international supply chains into “unprecedented chaos”, said Volker Lederer, chairman of the Association of Screws Wholesale (FDS) to the “Handelsblatt”. If the European Union now also levied additional tariffs on the import of iron and steel fasteners from China, it would “conjure up the perfect storm,” warned Lederer. The EU Commission is currently examining whether to impose anti-dumping duties on suppliers from the People’s Republic. The authorities want to announce by June 22nd whether they will impose temporary punitive tariffs. Lederer warns against making it more difficult for Chinese producers to deliver to Europe: “In order to avoid production line failures in Europe, the domestic economy needs the capacities of the entire Asian procurement market – including China.”

The order situation is still stable

The construction industry is following developments critically, but has not yet suffered any losses in orders. “We have a stable order situation,” said Stephan Rabe from the Main Association of the German Construction Industry (HDB) to the Reuters news agency. In March, the companies reported a record order backlog of 62 billion euros. “The pipeline is full, the companies are working very well.” So far, the association expects sales to stagnate this year. “If the impairments persist beyond the middle of the year, the shortage of materials increases, entire construction sites have to be closed and the prices asked continue to rise, then this will have a negative impact,” said Rabe. Then the sales forecast could not be kept. The problems caused by supply bottlenecks have also widened in German industry as a whole. “Almost four out of five manufacturers now report longer lead times for their raw materials,” said IHS Markit economist Phil Smith, which surveys hundreds of managers every month. A growing number of companies complained about negative consequences for production and new business as a result of the forced downtimes.

From the outside, it is easy to think that the building is made of wood, but Mr. Cuong – the owner of the house revealed that the material is completely from bricks and aluminum and glass. The house with Koi pond, waterfall, beautiful bonsai looks like stepping out of a picture. This is a gift from Mr. Cuong to a special classmate – also a companion wife, sharing with him the sweetness of life. “My wife and I were classmates, fell in love and then got married. She has always been a solid support for me to develop a successful career like today. The house is not simply a gift but also my sincere intention to my wife,” he confided. The garden was researched and made by Mr. Cuong himself. Mr. Cuong said that his wife likes Japanese house designs with bonsai gardens and feng shui lakes. This style is simple but comfortable, suitable for all families, from many generations to few people. However, the problem is that Japanese-style garden houses are often made from wood, and the cost is high. Moreover, society is now promoting afforestation, limiting deforestation and using natural wood. If using wood, it is against the general trend of the community. In addition, making wooden houses is not durable with the humid weather in the North of Vietnam, large maintenance costs… After many days of pondering, he flashed the idea of ​​​​using his own aluminum and glass business to build a house. The type of aluminum and glass he uses is characterized by the grain of walnut wood. No one would have thought that this elaborate garden house was made within a month. In the beginning of 2020, Hanoi social distancing due to the Covid-19 epidemic, he stayed at home, so he started to implement the plan. The foundation and frame of the house are built of bricks. Roof, interior, door made of 100% Eurovn high-grade aluminum with rosewood grain. Employees include 2 father and son, Mr. Cuong, 4 workers who both produce and make furniture. The garden was chosen and arranged by him. The project was completed within a month of starting work. The porch reads books and drinks Japanese-style tea. According to Mr. Cuong, although the project is not as beautiful as hiring an architect, it is the heart of the father and son, so they feel very proud. The total cost of the whole house is 1.5 billion VND, of which Eurovn high-grade aluminum materials for all doors and furniture is about 290 million VND. The floor he uses is imitation wood plastic flooring. The use of high-grade aluminum is more durable than wood, the service life can be up to 40-50 years. Spacious living room with kitchen and dining room. Homeowners use large aluminum and glass shelves and drawers to keep the house neat and uncluttered. The other sofa set also has a core of aluminum, glass and hardened steel. This material overcomes the disadvantages of sweating when it is hot, does not absorb heat, low maintenance costs, easy to repair, easy to clean. In the door part, homeowners use reflective glass doors and insulated vacuum box glass to reduce heat absorption into the house. “Compared to industrial wood cabinets, picomat plastic, using aluminum to make kitchen cabinets, utensils are much more durable and economical,” said Mr. Cuong. Aluminum and glass cabinets are as sophisticated as wood, bearing Japanese imprints through each design. The color is like real wood and the doors of the kitchen cabinets or wardrobes are not sagging or warped like ordinary wood, easy to clean, and not afraid of catching fire or burning. The bedroom has an area of ​​​​36m2, using high-grade aluminum with rosewood grain from doors, cabinets, shelves, beds, 3D aluminum ceilings. All materials are purchased locally. Aluminum and glass kitchen cabinets, stone countertops and precious ceramic display shelves. Doors, windows, plant pots are made of aluminum and glass, but they look like wood from afar. The bedroom is 36m2 wide with antique style. The bed is spacious, with cushions, connected to the dressing table into a block. The owner is a ceramic enthusiast, so there are display corners in the house. The wardrobe system has a ceiling, many compartments to help homeowners classify clothes easily.

Reportedly, the old building was remodeled into short-term resort apartments to attract nature-loving tourists in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. To make a difference for the building, the architects had to find a way to break down the rough lines of the previous concrete facade, turning them into a green oasis in the crowded city with winding lines. soft. At the same time, instead of expanding the built area of ​​the previous work, the architects decided to keep the large void of the site, respecting most of the existing plants and creating space for many people. more stuff. Structural columns and beams were left in place, while all unnecessary elements were removed to create more space for daylight, greenery and natural ventilation. The undersides of the balconies are lined with wood, which adds a natural look to the building. Lush vines descend from the building’s undulating balconies, creating a green façade that brings in fresh air and relaxation. The balconies overlook the pool on the ground floor and have the same curves as the building’s exterior, where guests can soak in the tranquil surroundings. At night, the lights cast shadows on the upper balconies. A curved path leads guests through the lush courtyard and into the lobby, where large curtain walls blur the line between inside and outside. Onion designed lighting system is installed on the concrete floor and on the ceiling, guiding guests to their private apartments. Inside the apartments, the architects have clad the rooms with traditional, eco-friendly materials such as rattan, wood and local stone. In the bedroom, there is a transparent sliding glass door design so that guests can enjoy the green balcony. Furniture in the room is mainly made of wood to create a friendly and cozy feeling.

The world’s first floating sky pool named Sky Pool is about to open to guests in London (UK). The transparent 25m-long swimming pool was designed by the architects of HAL Architects. Photo: Dezeen. A special feature of this luxurious swimming pool is that it helps to connect two skyscrapers of the Embassy Gardens project in the heart of London. Sky Pool is located in a complex of restaurants, spas and bars on the top floor of 2 buildings. Photo: Dailymail. At 35 meters high, swimmers can see the ground below through transparent acrylic panels. The architects hope guests experience swimming here will have an exciting feeling, unmatched anywhere else. Photo: Dezeen. The complex of the Sky Pool project is the center of a development project with an investment value of nearly $1.4 billion. Financial Times architectural critic, Edwin Heathcote, said the swimming pool was designed as a “disaster” in the middle of the city. Photo: Daily Mail. Meanwhile, critic Oliver Wainwright of the Guardian reminded that: “The residents of the mid-range apartments in the project have windows overlooking the pool, but cannot access this swimming pool”. Photo: CNN. On the other hand, visitors to the overhead swimming pool can experience the convenient services on the same floor while enjoying a lavish dinner, relaxing massage amidst the bustling scene of London. Photo: CNN. Architect Hal Currey, founder of HAL, explains: “We wanted to build a swimable bridge. The pool structure connecting the two buildings allows swimmers to enjoy great views of the ocean. central London. It stimulates people’s imagination when they can see the ground and the sky at the same time.” Photo: Daily Mail. Transparent swimming pool hanging between two buildings in the UK Sky Pool has just opened to welcome guests on a record hot day in London, England. The swimming pool is located at a height of 35 m, about 25 m long, located between 2 apartment towers.

Natural green spaces are always the desire of many families In the past few years, the high rate of urbanization has made the living environment in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City stifling. People are often confined in an “industrial” space with concrete, glass doors and especially smoke and waste from vehicles. A green space with fresh air has become the desire of many people. In particular, the fact that families spend time every weekend to participate in resort and fun activities outside the city has become a habit. Or as with families with good economic conditions, choosing an apartment that is close to nature, in harmony with nature has become a top priority, even though the location of the apartment may be far from the center or the cost. expensive. According to Stanford University research, walking in nature instead of an urban environment helps reduce anxiety, stress and negative influences, while enhancing cognitive ability and improving work performance. Living space close to nature also plays an important role as a connection between people and people. All the above factors make modern residents want to find green living trends to balance and enjoy life. Around the world, the trend of bringing nature into your own living space has become very close and popular, such as in Copenhagen (Denmark), Ho Chi Minh City. Reykjavik (Iceland), City. Malmo (Sweden), Vancouver (Canada), Ecuador, Sydney (Australia), Colombia, Curitiba (Brazil), England…. In Asia, Singapore is one of the leading countries in urban green space design. The “Lion Island” is overwhelmed by the harmonious alternation between high-rise buildings and the proportion of trees. In Australia, two cities. Sydney and Melbourne have applied the form of greening roofs in shopping centers to attract visitors while improving the environment for residents and workers. The city government encourages residents to plant trees on the roof and turn office walls into green walls. The form of planting trees on the roof is also very diverse, from small and simple Styrofoam boxes to a garden with an area of ​​​​up to 2,600m2 on the roof of Mcentral building, Harris Street, Pyrmont area, City. Sydney… D’. El Dorado is one of the rare projects that owns a large natural green space Meanwhile in Vietnam, taking advantage of green spaces from nature is still a rarity for real estate projects. The narrow land fund and high population density have pushed apartment buildings to become more secret than ever. In the context that modern customers are more and more concerned about the quality of the living environment, forcing investors to build more artificial green spaces in the project site and make the most of natural green spaces. provided by the surrounding environment. That explains why project D’. El Dorado II of investor Tan Hoang Minh has become the first choice of customers who love green life. Located in a prime location right next to West Lake – the natural “green lung” of Hanoi capital, D’. El Dorado II owns a truly natural fresh living environment with more than 500ha of West Lake water surface and a system of green trees running along the lake. Besides, with a unique location, residents at D’. El Dorado II also enjoys the cool breeze blowing from the romantic Red River. According to many scientific studies, the lake not only helps purify the air, but also reduces the ambient temperature by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the summer, increases humidity by 5-12% and reduces 2-4 .5% of solar radiation, while enhancing the circulation of cool and hot air flows between adjacent areas of the city. In particular, not only purifying the air to help people stay healthy and full of energy, but the lake also contributes to the joy of life, helps circulate energy, relieves stress, helps to refresh the spirit, and relieves stress. relieve anxiety, increase resistance. The large balcony has a panoramic view of West Lake and helps make the most of the fresh air Understanding the preeminent advantages of the project with large natural spaces, in each apartment, Tan Hoang Minh Group did not hesitate to invest in a system of large glass doors and balconies to maximize the space. green, natural light and fresh air of this place. With a prime location to make the most of the natural green areas, sophisticated architecture and a diverse system of internal utilities, project D’. El Dorado II will surely satisfy customers who are looking forward to a green life in harmony with nature.

Where do skyscrapers come from? Historically, high-rise buildings have been the place to preserve the value of a great religion or empire. For example, the Giza pyramid complex – built to house the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu – used to be more than 145 meters high. It was the tallest man-made structure for nearly 4,000 years, before being surpassed by the 160-meter-tall Lincoln Cathedral in the 14th century. Other ancient structures such as the Potala Palace of Tibet or the monasteries of Athos were all built on top of the mountain, with man’s ambition to touch closer to heaven. However, according to CNN, the definition of “high-rise building”, the forerunner of skyscrapers, was only really born in the 20th century. Famous architect Richard Rogers once said that the 20th century was unified. Ruled by innovation and science, with powerful impacts in every sector, including construction. According to Carol Willis, director of New York’s Skyscraper Museum, in the late 1800s, industrialization pushed urban populations and land prices up, prompting large-capacity buildings to be built in Limited space becomes the optimal solution to save costs. Meanwhile, the American technological revolution from 1880 to 1890 saw an explosion of new inventions, helping architects to build taller, stronger buildings. The birth of the Bessemer steelmaking method allowed the design of the frame to be taller and more flexible than the cast iron of the previous era. The newly invented water system has helped buildings to break the strict 23 meter height limit that was in place to control fire risk. In particular, the patent for AC power has allowed electric elevators to operate at a height of up to 10 floors. Thanks to that, in the 1880s, the first generation of skyscrapers officially appeared in Chicago and New York. Thanks to that, America, the land of dreams, is believed to be the birthplace of modern skyscrapers. Architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler first coined the term “high-rise office building” in 1896. Accordingly, based on Renaissance architecture, the buildings were built up to 10 floors. with the first two floors being the main hall and stalls, some services located in the basement, the upper floors “stacked”, ending with a roof or attic placed on top, with a piping system. vertical conductor linking the building to the power source, heat. Later, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) maintained a set of criteria for defining tall buildings, defining it as a multi-storey structure designed for residential and commercial use. or manufacturing operations. Built after the great fire of 1871, the 12-story Home Insurance building in Chicago – completed in 1884 by William Le Baron Jenney – is now considered the first high-rise of the industrial era. In the next 100 years since the inauguration of the Home Insurance building, the United States has always been the “gathering” of the world’s tallest buildings. In New York alone, the world’s tallest building record was broken six times between 1908 and 1931 – with the height of the structures having doubled, from the Singer Building to the Building Empire State. Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world today, a symbol of the pinnacle of modern skyscraper architecture. Photo: CNN. Why do skyscrapers exist? After just over a century, domination of the “skyscraper” market has gradually shifted from the US to the Eastern Hemisphere. Malaysia was the first country to break the US record for the tallest buildings in the world when the Petronas Twin Towers were completed in 1998. The Taipei 101 building of Taiwan, China is the next building to hold this record, starting in 2004. Currently, the 163-storey Burj Khalifa, which rises more than 800 meters above the Dubai sky, has become the New symbol of the world’s skyscrapers arena. CNN points out that, more than the purpose of building offices or houses, more than demonstrating the economic and technological levers that profoundly affect construction architecture, skyscrapers like Petronas or Burj Khalifa are also is a symbol for “I” – a measure of brand value. In a report presented at the 2007 CIB World Tall Buildings Conference, expert Eldemery Ibrahim said that the development of tall buildings is also a symbol of power, status, and prestige. As analyst Sorkin in his Architectural Record once wrote, “the historic race to the sky reveals the contrast of tradition and modernity, influencing ‘structure’, even culture, and politics. of a land”. Not only that, the official website of the Burj Khalifa Building, confidently asserts: “Not only is the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa is also an unprecedented example of international cooperation, a symbol of prosperity. progressive and a symbol of a new, dynamic and prosperous Middle East. More than that, it is tangible evidence of Dubai’s growing role in a changing world.” Also, today, it is a fact that not all the space inside the skyscrapers is used. The term “vanity height” was coined by CTBUH in 2013 to describe just that, describing the height difference between the top of a skyscraper and the highest usable floor. According to CTBUH, about 29% of the area of ​​the Burj Khalifa Building has a frivolous height. Nine other high-rise buildings in the US, China and the UAE also had a height unavailable ratio of 28% to 36%. According to CTBUH, 61% of the world’s skyscrapers would lose their super-tall building status without this frivolous height. This makes the media, including many big names like BBC, Daily Telegraph and some architectural experts doubt the necessity of building skyscrapers, when it does not necessarily meet the purpose. Initially, the high-rise buildings aimed at serving people’s needs. However, a remark made by architect Louis Sullivan in 1896 somewhat overturned these doubts: “What is the principal characteristic of a high-rise office building? It was lofty arrogance. That should be the height. Power and strength must be there, aura and arrogance must be there. It has to be a proud subject and soars to every inch, straight from bottom to top as a single unit without a single line of deviance.” The number of skyscrapers will decrease in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: CNN. New definition of “skyscrapers” in life “new normal”? In 2014, the world entered a period of boom in the number of skyscrapers, with nearly 100 buildings over 200 meters tall being built. According to research site The Towel Info, in recent years, developed countries have emerged as centers of new generation high-rise buildings, especially in urban areas of Japan or China, where An inch of land is more precious than gold. According to CTBUH, 191 “ultra-tall” skyscrapers – a term that describes buildings at least 300 meters tall – have been completed. Although skyscrapers started out as an American phenomenon, the Middle East and Asia – especially China – currently dominate the skyscraper construction market. CTBUH data shows that China accounts for more than half of all new skyscrapers built in 2020 that are 200 meters or more in height, while Dubai has more new skyscrapers by far than any other city. other. However, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be slowing down the racing track of skyscrapers, because the higher the number of floors, the higher the construction cost. According to CNN, all buildings reach a limit where adding an extra floor will cost more to build than it will make in profit. William Clark and John Kingston – two economists and architects – once asserted in 1930 that the maximum profit height for a skyscraper in New York in 1920 was no more than 63 stories. Thus, buildings that exceed the ceiling height (from time to time) will show that investors are overestimating the profits that can be obtained from the construction of new buildings. So far, that’s still true. For the same reason, in 2020, the number of new skyscrapers built globally will decrease by more than 20%. CTBUH attributed this drop to COVID-19, when projects around the world were “paused” because of the persistently imposed blockade and distance orders. “As tall buildings often depress economic indicators, any impact that economic conditions or market disruptions might have on projects that are just starting, or under construction in 2020, will be visible,” said CTBUH. “It must be remembered that the economic crisis of 2008 was not hastily reflected, but the decline in building construction was only recorded until 2010 and 2011,” the CTBUH report said, warning. about the risk of delay, even stopping the progress of a series of skyscrapers due to the decrease in investment capital because of the pandemic. However, CNN still believes that the records of skyscrapers will continue to be broken, because their value lies not only in return on investment, but also in prestige and brand. “The role of skyscrapers is divided into two halves,” explains Hong Kong-based architect Simon Chan, because “every city wants to have a landmark that offers a distinct cultural feel, rather than a settlement. mere material needs”.

The Opera Residence project has a great view towards the Saigon River. Photo: SonKim Land Asia Pacific Property Awards is one of the largest and oldest awards in the real estate industry with more than 900 candidates each year from countries in the region. This is the 4th time in a row SonKim Land has won this award, a recognition of the strategy of “SonKim Land’s imprint” in creating architectural icons, high-standard lifestyle, and continuing to raise the bar. high reputation of SonKim Land in the region. The Opera Residence project. Photo: SonKim Land Andy Han Suk Jung – General Director of SonKim Land shared: “With high-end projects built to international standards, we are delighted to win the Asia-Pacific Real Estate Awards. four years in a row. SonKim Land’s projects have a strategic location, high quality, bring a fresh, modern and dynamic environment, always attach great importance to sustainable development and responsibility to the community. The Opera Residence is not only a luxury project with unique design, the most advanced technology, but also provides a quality of life according to international standards to customers. Especially, during this global pandemic, we work even harder to build even better homes for our customers.” Located in the most prime location of The Metropole Thu Thiem, The Opera Residence is the most beautiful subdivision with perfect view, ensuring almost 100% river view for apartments. The project includes 2 towers named Scala and Massimo, named after the two oldest famous Opera houses of Northern and Southern Italy. The whole project has 646 apartments, 3 basements, 24 floors of apartments and 4 floors of commercial podium. The Opera Residence is not only located adjacent to the City Opera and Ballet Theater with a great view of the Saigon River, the project is also surrounded by new iconic works of the City such as the convention center, square Central Plaza, riverside park and Arc Avenue. The design concept of The Opera Residence is inspired by musical symphonies, designed with reflective materials, making the building almost invisible when viewed from a distance. Glass walls help the building not only take advantage of natural light, soundproofing and thermal insulation, but also allow The Opera Residence to capture the colorful movements of the day’s moments. The apartments at The Opera Residence are equipped with smart interior equipment system with the most modern technology, in order to bring the best living experience to residents such as: double security door lock system via mold recognition Face, fingerprint and self-opening without force, air purifier, wine cabinet, air washer dryer, smart bathroom and private elevator are equipped to ensure an isolated space for homeowners. from the hall to the door. The Opera Residence project. Photo: SonKim Land The Opera Residence will be equipped with various facilities such as a collection of swimming pools (swimming pool, family pool, children’s pool, hot spring and outdoor spa pool), gym with equipment Modern equipment and professional coaches, golf simulator, outdoor sauna… The Opera Residence is a perfect masterpiece between human rhythms with art and nature, promising to bring not only a living space but also a place to inspire homeowners and become a legacy for those who live there. future generation.

In recent years, Quang Ninh Museum has become a favorite destination for young people. They boasted to each other about the beautiful and strange “virtual living corners” that could not be exploited. Located right on the shores of Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Heritage Site, Quang Ninh Museum is probably the most beautifully located museum in Vietnam. Inspired by the image of coal – a typical mineral of the mining land, Quang Ninh Museum was designed in striking black by Spanish architect Salvador Perez Arroyo. The shell is like a giant mirror reflecting Ha Long Bay, creating a unique beauty. In 2014, the Quang Ninh Provincial Library-Museum cluster won the “Project of the Year” award by the Vietnam Urban Development Planning Association. Quang Ninh Museum is not only that, this place is truly a miniature Quang Ninh, helping visitors discover the richness of life, cultural and aesthetic imprints, and the richness of resources of the mining land. The collection of 8 national treasures with the Ngoa Van-Yen Tu gold box, the full moon ceramic vase dating back more than 3,000 years… are part of it. According to experts’ assessment, the museum’s display system is quite unique, ensuring the advanced, updating the leading advances in the world’s display methods; The spaces are displayed vividly, the furniture is displayed as well as the scientific arrangement of artifacts, avoiding boredom for visitors. Students of Yen Tho Secondary School (Dong Trieu) visit and experience the Quang Ninh Library-Museum cluster. Photo: PHAM TANG Taking care of every little corner, the museum is highly appreciated by domestic and foreign tourists. Ms. Nguyen Yen Nga (visitor from Hanoi) is not only interested in the artifacts in the museum, stylish photography angles but also in the coffee shop here. Visitor Shannon (Australia) on the famous travel site Tripadvisor commented: “This museum is epic. Three floors with a huge amount of information help you fully visualize all the information about Vietnam you want to learn.” Ms. Trinh Thi Thu Thuy, a person with a disability at the Project on Promoting Accessible Tourism for People with Disabilities in Vietnam, who used to work for a travel company, noticed the stairs designed specifically for people with disabilities. disabilities. Ms. Thuy shared: “We are the ones who directly study accessible tourism in the localities, sometimes quite disappointed because of the fact that we surveyed dozens of destinations in different places but couldn’t find the next one. But Quang Ninh Museum is one of the destinations designed to serve people with disabilities.” Build into an attractive tourism product It is not difficult to understand that Quang Ninh Museum has many interesting exhibits related to coal. Just outside the museum is the glossy black block of a block of coal, symbolizing the land of the mines. The outdoor display area of ​​the museum has the largest monolithic coal in Vietnam, the statue of a mining worker. The exhibition area in the museum is the story of the entire history of Quang Ninh coal mining industry from the Nguyen and French colonial times to the present day. One of the interesting experiences when coming to Quang Ninh Museum is playing the role of “miner in shift”. In this experience, visitors can put on a miner’s outfit, step into the pit built in a 1-to-1 scale with full equipment, enjoy the specialty of mine bread… Em Nguyen Khanh Linh (Quang Ninh) said: “When I first entered this coal tunnel area, I was afraid because it was dark. But I think this is quite an interesting experience, giving me a more accurate view of the difficulties in the work of miners. I think it’s a hard but glorious job.” Experiencing miners in shifts is just one of the experiential activities that always attract a large number of people, children, tourists… of Quang Ninh Museum. The museum has implemented experiential and creative activities in the exhibition space itself with useful and interesting playgrounds for children as well as visitors, such as: “Learning the history of Quang Ninh through artifacts museum”, “Full Moon Festival-Experience with children”, “Baby is a child artist”, “Team building”… Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee has recognized Quang Ninh Museum as a tourism product located in the central tourist route of Ha Long City and one of 12 tourist attractions in Ha Long City. Mr. Kieu Dinh Son, Director of Quang Ninh Museum said: “The museum associated with tourism and serving tourism is an important task and method to realize socialization and promote the social effects of tourism. effective museum today. Since its opening, the number of visitors to the museum has increased. Therefore, along with promoting advantages and overcoming difficulties, the unit will strengthen cooperation with travel agencies, build programs in tours, widely promote the image, present objects of the museum to contribute to attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists. In 2019, we received about 400,000 visitors. Total revenue from ticket sales reached more than 10.35 billion VND. Quang Ninh Museum is the only provincial general museum in the country and is one of three museums in the country with 100% autonomy in recurrent expenditure.

Screenshots According to the CNA , the 356m high SEG Plaza building began to shake at 13:50 ‘, causing people inside to panic and flee, while passersby gasped in surprise. Local media reported that the building was cordoned off at 2:40 p.m. SEG Plaza, completed in 2000, is home to various commercial centers and offices in the heart of Shenzhen – one of China’s fastest growing cities. Local officials are investigating what caused the building to shake, although no earthquakes have been recorded. Source: CGTN SEG Plaza is the 18th tallest tower in Shenzhen. Chinese authorities last year extended a ban on the construction of skyscrapers taller than 500m, after the order was enforced in some cities such as Beijing. Five of the world’s tallest skyscrapers are located in China, including the world’s second tallest, the Shanghai Tower, at 632m. Building collapses still happen occasionally in China, where lax construction standards and rapid urbanization have led to hasty construction. Last May, a five-story hotel in the southeastern city of Quanzhou collapsed due to poor construction, killing 29 people.

Building materials are made from plants (Image: CNET) A research team at the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Sciences has found a way to create durable, strong building materials that are still edible. These materials are very special as they are made from plants. Mashed cabbage leaves, seaweed and banana peels may not sound appealing, but they can be part of a recipe for sustainable building products. “Our goal is to use seaweed and leftovers to create sustainable building materials,” says Yuya Sakai, a sustainable building materials expert and lead author of an upcoming study on the material. building materials are at least as strong as concrete. But since we are using edible food waste, we were also interested in determining whether the recycling process affects the taste of the starting material.” The team tried a heat pressing technique commonly used to compress wood pulp into building materials. Instead of wood, they are vacuum-dried and then ground into a variety of foods and leftovers, including onion and fruit peels, as well as cabbage. “The processing technique involves mixing food powder with water and spices, then pressing the mixture into a mold at high temperature.” All the products obtained, except for the pumpkin peel, passed the group’s strength and endurance tests. Researchers have found a solution to the pumpkin problem. “We also discovered that Chinese cabbage leaves, which can be made into a material three times stronger than concrete, can be mixed with the material,” said Kota Machida, a collaborator on the project. made from pumpkin to enhance the effect”. The materials are still edible, although the team did not say whether they would be difficult to chew. Even exposing the material to air for four months does not change the taste and there are no problems with insects or rotting. The development of building materials from crushed food is still in the early stages, but perhaps one day you can build a place to live and then use it for food when it is no longer needed.

This has opened up an interesting spatial development direction for the project. The investor wants the entire public or private living space to be as open as possible and create the best connection. In addition, parents can also observe the activities of two children at a young age. LVS.house was built on an L-shaped plot of land in Tan Binh district, HCMC. The outside of the building stands out with three white curves shielding the iron work. Architects AD9 Architects also arranged climbing plants on the first floor drooping at the front of the house. In addition to the split-level solution, AD9 Architects exploits vertical natural light and ventilation. Transitional spaces or skylights create layers that connect people and nature. With this project, the architect is almost minimalist in the use of materials, wishing to find the true aesthetics of architecture and create a new, positive and better life for the host family. The space on the ground floor is the space of the living room, kitchen and dining room and the ladder area to the upper floors. FULL The dining room and kitchen are arranged in the small corner of the letter L. The kitchen and dining room are separated from the living room by a partition to prevent the smell from spreading to the living room when cooking. Stairs lead to the upper floors at the back of the house. The ground floor and other floors are also connected by a skylight that exploits light and wind vertically. A space for family members to play. The bedroom is designed with a skylight that merges with the greenery around the skylight. The bedroom is filled with light and wind, separated from the skylight by transparent glass. Stairs lead to the tum floor (top floor of the house). The luxuriant storey design of the roof has many holes, from which sunlight can penetrate through the roof to provide sunshine for the trees below. Ground floor premises First floor plan tầng Second floor plan

Tulip turbines are “planted” in urban areas, on the rooftops of houses in Amsterdam, the Netherlands Traditional wind turbines are often located in the sea, are huge in size, make loud noises, can harm birds, and it is important that very strong winds are needed to generate electricity. The new tulip-shaped design overcomes all of the above shortcomings, it only needs a normal wind to generate enough electricity for a family to use comfortably all day. Israeli-American Dr Daniel Farb, the inventor of the tulip turbine, said the unique aerodynamic design makes the turbines quiet, efficient and capable of generating more than 50% of the electricity in clusters. Shaped like glossy flowers in a variety of colors and sizes (1m, 3m and 6m high), the tulip turbines are designed to double duty as electricity generation and artistic decoration on the rooftops. home, shopping mall, school… In addition, a solar system combined with tulip turbines could reduce overcrowding during the late afternoon peaks in many parts of the world when sunlight goes out and strong winds pick up.

Illustration. The Lakhta II Center Building will have a height of 703m, while the Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building currently in Dubai is 828m high. However, the planned skyscraper will have the tallest used floor and gallery in the world at 590m. The current second tallest building is the Shanghai Tower at 632m and followed by the Shard in London at 310m. The Lakhta II Center will be located on the outskirts of St.Petersburg next to the old Lakhta Center – the tallest building in Europe with a height of 462m, and also the headquarters of the energy company Gazprom. The project’s design team leader is Tony Kettle – who designed the Lakhta Center. Lakhta II Center will have office space, accommodation and relaxation space on 150 floors. “The design is both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional as it will significantly reduce wind forces acting on the structure, thereby reducing the size of the structural elements required in the building,” says Kettle. .” The old Lakhta Center was St.Petersburg’s first “super-tall” (greater than or equal to 300m) building. The 87-story tower rotates 90 degrees from foundation to top, like a winding needle. This makes it one of the finest examples of “twisted” skyscraper design.

Park 11 building, Times City urban area is only blocked on the 15th floor. Specifically, setting up a medical isolation area on the 15th floor of Park 11, Park Hill subdivision of Times City urban area from 23:30 on May 23, 2021 to the end of 23:30 on June 6, 2021 (14 days); There is no longer a temporary blockade of the entire Park 11 building as before. The District People’s Committee assigned the People’s Committee of Mai Dong ward to develop a specific isolation plan, organize the implementation of medical isolation, treat medical waste, and ensure safety in accordance with current regulations. Implementing Decision No. 5055/QD-UBND of Hoang Mai District People’s Committee, Mai Dong Ward People’s Committee also issued Notice No. 274/UBND-TB on this content; At the same time, it is requested that the Ward Police, Ward Medical Station, Times City Urban Area Management Board, relevant stakeholders and residents on the 15th floor of Park 11 building seriously implement the decision of the District People’s Committee to ensure public safety. epidemic prevention and control. Previously, on the 15th floor of Park 11 building, 2 people tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Step 1: Visit https://www.bluezone.gov.vn or download directly at App Store or CH Play. Step 2: Once downloaded, the application will ask for permission to use Bluetooth to record contact with other Bluezone installed users. If Bluetooth is not open, drag the status bar and turn on Bluetooth; or go to Settings, select Bluetooth and turn it on. Step 3: Once the installation is done, click Scan Around. If someone near you under 2m has used Bluezone, the application will automatically identify these users and put them in the contact list.

From those reasons, architect Do Nguyen Anh Quy (Sun Concept) designed a new house with a width of 4.5 m and a length of 13.7 m, including a ground floor and two floors and three bedrooms for parents, located located in Nha Trang City. The total cost of construction and interior excluding electronic equipment is about 3 billion VND. Architect Anh Quy said that he wants to build a solid house for his parents to shelter from the sun and rain with modern furniture that is easy to use and has reasonable house functions. Because the land area is not large, I want to use a minimalist style to increase the space in the house. Therefore, the architect and design team proposed that because the house in the alley had an unstable wind direction, two skylights would be used to both create an open space and get light. Function and style at the discretion of the owner, but with emphasis on the new furniture but still convenient for parents to use. The house is completely new with streamlined motifs, both ancient in the bedroom and modern in the kitchen and living room, bringing the whole nature into the small house in a subtle way. In addition, the gate uses stylized bricks to ventilate the house from the outside to help the house stay cooler. Ground floor includes living room, kitchen, dining area and bedroom, front yard. Living room, architect Anh Quy uses the spirit of minimalist style, only combining the white color of the wall paint and the wood color of the interior. Brown sofa set with upholstered mattress combined with payment wooden TV cabinet. The dining area is designed with wooden dining tables and chairs in accordance with a nature-friendly style. The highlight is the eye-catching design of the antique wooden dining table set, but breaking in the shape makes the dining space both natural and modern. Most of the interior materials are also made from natural materials, which is very suitable for the design of the whole house and very true to the architect’s and parents’ ideas. Brown sofa set with upholstered mattress combined with payment wooden TV cabinet. The kitchen area is attached to the dining table, the architect mainly uses wood and white colors. Stairs leading to the first floor are light wood. The set of tables and chairs in the dining area creates a feeling of comfort and room for users. The front yard of architect Anh Quy creates a small ecosystem in front of the house with vertical and climbing plants to help keep the house cooler. Besides, the architect also designed many curves in the house as accents. The use of two skylights saves on cooling and lighting equipment for the house. The architect must calculate the size so that the skylight is just enough to get the wind to get light without being hit by rain but still aesthetically pleasing. The high ceiling is no longer as secretive as before. Bedroom one, the architect still keeps the same design concept as the bedroom on the ground floor, but changes are the design of the bed. Impressive orange upholstery is the highlight of the bed and bed as for the whole bedroom. There are two porcelain pedestals above the headboard, instead of the usual bedside tab, which can hold useful items, lamps, books and phones. Bedroom two, this room is a combination of the previous two rooms but still follows the minimalist theme of the whole house. In the small living room, the architect designed a small table and chair set where the architect’s parents could drink tea, the family gathered together every Tet holiday. In front is a balcony where you can plant trees to create a new ecosystem. The architect also designed a small living room with a small table and chairs so that parents can drink tea and the family gather together every Tet holiday. Outside, there is a large balcony where you can grow plants and flowers. The third floor is the space of a solemn worship room with a typical Vietnamese classical style altar. The balcony is larger than the second floor with a place to plant trees or at the end of the afternoon you can sit and read a book. Bedroom two, the purpose of this room by architect Anh Quy is to have a granddaughter who will sleep back every weekend, so although the two typical colors are white and wood, it will be replaced with a set of bedding to rejuvenate. . The bedroom has a solid lock door, color and style furniture suitable for the family. The toilet has a dominant white tone, a separate shower area and is accentuated by the back wall, making the toilet look like infinity and clean.

Chi Pu used to be a model for many fashion brands. Recently, Chi Pu showed off a photo of wearing a mask with the logo of a Korean fashion brand with the introduction “ From now on, there are mask sponsors” and tag an online fashion store. when the netizen When you visit this store’s account, you can see that the shop sells a lot of products of famous brands, especially adidas and MLB at much cheaper prices than the genuine ones, which the shop revealed as “excess goods”. Chi Pu advertises for an acquaintance’s shop. It is because of the large price difference that many people suspect that the store sells counterfeit goods with surplus products. Even if this is a surplus, it is not a genuine product, and celebrities should not advertise publicly on their personal pages. Maybe Chi Pu just accidentally introduced the shop of friends and acquaintances without having time to carefully check the origin of the goods, but her post was still blocked. netizen protest. The shop introduces itself to sell surplus goods, so it can be understood that buyers will not receive invoices and vouchers like in genuine stores present in Vietnam. Many people, after checking the store information, expressed disappointment because a popular artist like Chi Pu introduced products of unknown origin, especially when this Korean brand has opened a chain of genuine stores in Vietnam. Male.

Looking for a solution for a safe home Duc Hanh (Ba Dinh district, Hanoi) said: “My wife is pregnant with our second child, so when building a house, I choose green and safe materials for the interior space. Increasing the health protection feature is a priority criterion, because my family not only has pregnant women and small children but also elderly mothers living together. Families want to choose green materials for a safe living space. The story of Anh Hanh’s house building is not only about drawings, designs, costs … but he also focuses on learning about indoor harmful gases and how to solve them. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Quang – Lecturer in Microclimate – Built Environment, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, University of Civil Engineering – said: “Formaldehyde gas accounts for the largest proportion of volatile organic gases. harmful vapors (VOCs) in the home. It arises from daily activities such as cooking, from cleaning products that use chemicals to carpets, furniture, laminate floors … “. According to recent epidemiological studies, formaldehyde is one of the most carcinogenic gases in the home. Formaldehyde gas easily evaporates and exists in the air, so it is easy to contact people through the eyes, skin, nose, throat and cause respiratory diseases. Protect living space with “Vinh Tuong Super Protection” ceiling Architects believe that homeowners can choose proactive health protection solutions from the time they plan to build or renovate their home to reduce the amount of formaldehyde. That is to use interior finishing materials that emit little or no VOCs (a type of volatile organic compounds). This method helps to reduce the source of formaldehyde emissions in the home. In addition, a prominent product has just been introduced by Saint-Gobain, France, which has the ability to purify harmful formaldehyde gas – “Vinh Tuong Super Protection”. Video – Mechanism of air purification of the ceiling ‘Vinh Tuong Super Protection’ Housing space directly affects the quality of life of the family. An ideal living space with fresh air will help the whole family feel comfortable and always want to return. Thanks to the sheet core component applied with exclusive Activ Air technology, the “Vinh Tuong Super Protection” ceiling has the function of actively sensing, identifying and absorbing indoor harmful gas (formaldehyde), then converting the harmful gas. into an inert gas that is not harmful to health. This process is repeated continuously and lasts up to 50 years. According to the certification from the world’s leading environmental testing organization Eurofins, “Vinh Tuong Super Protection” plaster ceiling has the ability to purify formaldehyde gas up to 85%, 5% higher than the standards of other countries. Europe. Ceiling “Vinh Tuong Super Protection” provides an active formaldehyde gas purification solution for up to 50 years. In addition to the intelligent function of actively purifying harmful gases, the plaster ceiling “Vinh Tuong Super Protection” also possesses other features such as anti-sagging, anti-cracking, fire resistance, outstanding moisture resistance, making the house durable. and safer. Readers can sign up for the “Vinh Tuong Super Protection” ceiling upgrade privilege package for free up to 100 m2 for a safer living space, applicable to the first 200 houses. https://qrco.de/zingnews

On the afternoon of April 30, Bai Chay tourist area, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh welcomed thousands of visitors to swim and go on holiday. Many groups of students from localities such as Hai Phong, Hanoi, Hai Duong… come here to relax and take advantage of yearbook photos. On the nearly 3 km long beach, a group of students created yearbook photos in the style of the game dragon snake on the cloud. Another group chose to take a yearbook in the style of “virtual check-in”. This young man used his smartphone to take chill photos with the golden afternoon sun on the sandy beach to post on social networks. Others turn the beach into a catwalk, posing for photographers to work freely. NHP (from Hanoi), said that after consulting the locations, the whole class decided to choose Ha Long beach (Quang Ninh) to take a yearbook photo. “The scenery here is very beautiful, after this trip, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely invite my whole family to Ha Long to visit.” In addition to taking pictures and swimming, many young people choose to fly by parachute to explore the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay from above. “I find the scenery of Ha Long very beautiful, today it is clear and sunny, so the scenery is very clear,” said a tourist from Hanoi. On holidays and weekends, many companies choose the beach in Ha Long to organize team building activities for employees. Everyone joins game activities on the beach to dispel fatigue after long working days.

“We no longer recognize our own city. The Israeli army has redrawn the map of Gaza,” the reporter of Guardian in Gaza opened their paper. No longer recognizing his own city This little place is so distorted that the previous map of its roads and landmarks is now useless. On the streets, crater-like bomb craters were scattered. Debris lay scattered on both sides of the road, or sometimes blocked the roads. The famous buildings here no longer exist. 11 days of shelling has displaced the city. The aerial attacks caused the ground to shake violently, to the point that at some bomb sites, buildings seemed to be pulled to the ground rather than being hit from above. The Al-Jalaa Tower in Gaza City, where Al Jazeera and the Associated Press were located, was leveled by an Israeli missile. Photo: REX. On one street, the curving walls of a kindergarten lean down at an angle until they disappear completely. Nearly a week after the attack, large concrete mounds still line Al-Wehda Road. A 7-story building is now just a giant pile of rubble on the corner of the street. In a house, all that remains is a stairway among the dust. Across the street are the ruins of another building. “It’s a very old medical clinic, possibly the oldest in Gaza,” said Abdel-Latif al-Hajj, director general of international cooperation at the health ministry in Gaza. “. Al-Hajj said the building is Gaza’s main Covid-19 testing center. “Anyone can imagine what would happen if we stopped testing,” he said. In addition, war means that thousands of displaced people are now crowded together, which can speed up disease transmission. The 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas has left more than 250 people dead, the vast majority of them Palestinians. Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes against militia targets in Gaza, while Hamas has fired more than 4,000 rockets towards Israel. “The Al-Wehda Carnage” According to the Guardian , Al-Wehda Street, is the main street in the center of Gaza City. At one end of Al-Wehda, Gaza’s largest medical facility, Shifa Hospital, is home to many survivors. Amjed Murtaja, 40 years old, lying on a hospital bed, legs covered with scratches. He said he was in his apartment on the fourth floor of the al-Wehda building when the bomb hit the balcony. “The building shook. My only thought at that time was to get to my wife and children,” he said. Just as Murtaja ran to another room and was just in time to hug his family, a second bomb fell, causing the entire structure to collapse. “We fell together,” he said. People in Beit Hanoun, Gaza return to their homes after the truce. Photo: Anadolu Agency. After landing, Murtaja’s hand was sandwiched between patches of cotton wool. They were stuck for about four hours, before neighbors and rescuers dug down and pulled them out. His wife Suza broke her back. In the same building, several members of the Al-Auf family, including one of Gaza’s most famous doctors, once the head of the anti-Covid-19 task of Shifa hospital, also died. Mr Murtaja said that while he was trapped, he could hear the screams of neighbors who were also trapped in the rubble like himself. Murtaja’s wife, Suza, is in the same hospital, but in a different women’s ward. Lying in an IV hospital bed, she said that after the sudden tremor, she was disoriented and at first thought she had been knocked over by a cupboard. One hand was stuck, the other hand held the phone and turned on the light, only to find that the building had collapsed. During the four hours she was trapped, she tried to coax her 2-year-old to sleep, but debris kept falling and waking him up. Israel said Thursday’s attack on Al-Wehda was aimed at destroying a vast network of tunnels it called the “Metro”, because it believed Hamas was hiding its military resources. The military said it had no intention of knocking down the building. So far, there has not been any clear evidence that Hamas is hiding what is in this tunnel system. The shelling on Al-Wehda Street was the deadliest attack in Gaza in the 11-day Israeli-Hamas conflict. Photo: AP. Nearly a week after the attack, a sign was erected in front of the building, bearing the names of those who died and the words “Al-Wehda massacre”. It was considered one of the deadliest attacks in Gaza in the 11-day Israeli-Hamas conflict, claiming the lives of 42 people. According to the United Nations, violence in Gaza has destroyed nearly 260 buildings. 53 schools, 6 hospitals and 11 health care centers were damaged. Nearly 80,000 people are displaced in the region, and about 800,000 have little access to tap water. The strip’s two million residents live inside what they call the “world’s largest prison,” with unemployment rates over 50%, health care systems collapsing, water sometimes poisoned and power is cut off continuously. Gaza Strip in ruins as seen from satellite Satellite images show the severity of damage in the Gaza Strip during more than 10 days of intense fighting.

There are 3 groups of causes leading to earthquakes, including: endogenous causes – due to tectonic movements of tectonic plates in the earth’s crust, leading to faulting activities or volcanic eruptions in subduction zones. (where two tectonic plates move in the direction and attract each other and subduction occurs); exogenous causes – due to meteorites hitting the earth or large landslides; human causes – due to survey or mining or construction, especially underground nuclear tests. Regarding the level of danger, the direct impact of earthquakes is shaking the ground, causing cracking, collapsing constructions, landslides and avalanches. Its severity is based on its magnitude, distance from the epicenter, and geological and geomorphological conditions at the affected site. Earthquakes also often cause fires when they destroy power lines and gas lines. Undersea earthquakes can cause landslides or deformation of the seabed, giving rise to tsunamis (large waves that overwhelm the oceans and then make landfall). Sometimes earthquakes even cause volcanoes to be active, even volcanoes that have long since died…. What to do if an earthquake occurs? According to scientists from the Center for Earthquake Reporting and Warning: “People in Hanoi’s high-rise buildings should not panic and run away from the building, but need to calmly handle the situation. For hanging objects in the house, especially glass to stay at a height, it is necessary to arrange them properly to avoid shaking and dropping them. Because earthquakes happen so suddenly, there is nothing we can do to prevent them. The only way to cope is to minimize the damage caused by the earthquake. When an earthquake occurs: To avoid injury, even loss of life due to earthquake, the most basic rule is to find a safe place to avoid hard objects falling on the head/person when there is shaking. For those who are indoors, it is possible to get under the table / under the bed, away from the glass doors, and avoid moving while there is still a tremor. If you are cooking, close the gas cylinder valve immediately. Use flashlights instead of matches, lighters, candles… because they are easy to cause fires. In the case of being on the street, it is necessary to stop at the curb, take refuge in empty lots, avoid crowded areas; Stay away from tall buildings, high walls, under bridges, power lines, power poles… If you are in a stadium or theater, you need to sit still until the tremor has subsided before moving out in an orderly manner. When near the coast, it is necessary to move away from the coast because earthquakes can cause tsunamis. After an earthquake occurs: Turn off the gas lock and unnecessary power sources to avoid fire. After an earthquake occurs, there is a good chance of further aftershocks, so continued careful attention is needed. If the house is damaged or the current location may be dangerous, it is necessary to move to a shelter. While moving, it is necessary to stay away from areas with glass doors and hanging electric lights. Absolutely do not use the elevator because it may be stuck due to a power failure. In addition, all emergency plans should be prepared such as: Develop a disaster response plan at home and at work; Identify the best places to hide in the house; Household items such as televisions, mirrors, computers, bookshelves, cabinets, etc. should be fixed and placed away from the bed to limit the risk of falling. Back up flashlights, batteries, radios, tapes, medicines… at convenient, easy-to-reach locations. Change them as often as they expire. Shaping indoor locations and emergency exits in apartments and high-rise buildings; follow notices and instructions of natural disaster prevention, control and rescue agencies. Save emergency phone numbers of emergency, fire protection and other authorities to call for help when needed, like 114 – fire, 115 – emergency…

Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense. Vadim Kozyulin, a professor at the Russian Academy of Military Sciences, said of the construction of this barracks: “The construction force of the army decided to recreate and preserve the old appearance of the building.” Despite being so ancient, the building still meets most of the modern requirements for safety and comfort. The building can accommodate up to 200 military personnel living in it. The building has full bedrooms with beds, drawers, a gym, and a relaxation room where soldiers can read books or watch TV. According to expert Kozyulin, the construction of this barracks has attracted the attention of the press throughout Russia and this is a good way to enhance the image of the country. Russian army in the public. Some more pictures of the new Russian army barracks: The building seen from the outside. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense. Gym room. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense. System of 2 bunk beds. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense. This is perhaps a classroom or meeting room. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense. The place to iron the clothes. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense. Photo: Russian Defense Ministry.

Tourists wearing traditional ao dai and masks to prevent the epidemic take pictures in front of Ngo Mon Gate, Hue Imperial City (Photo: Do ​​Truong/VNA) The Department of Tourism of Thua Thien-Hue province said that during the holidays on April 30 and May 1, an estimated 100,000 visitors came to visit and relax in the province. The prevention of COVID-19 has been seriously implemented by the province to tourist attractions, accommodation facilities and visitors to ensure a happy and safe holiday. According to industry statistics Thua Thien-Hue Tourism , before entering the holiday season, estimate the proportion of visitors booking rooms in accommodation facility over 80% in the province. Although after that, the situation of COVID-19 epidemic developed complicatedly in some localities, the number of arrivals during the 4 days of public holidays remained almost stable, only 3-5% of guests canceled their rooms at some hotels . Trends of tourists on arrival Hue Currently, not only focus on staying in Hue city, but many people choose to stay in hotels, coastal resorts, Lang Co Bay (Phu Loc district) where the climate is fresh, the beaches are beautiful and rich in nature. seafood cuisine. Faced with the complicated developments of the situation COVID-19 epidemic In some provinces and cities, on May 3, Thua Thien-Hue Province’s Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control decided to suspend bar, karaoke, discotheque, games, and massage service activities. 12 o’clock on May 3. Thua Thien-Hue also requested functional sectors to strengthen inspection of the implementation of the set of criteria for assessing the safety level of COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control for tourism activities; severely punish those who do not strictly comply with regulations on epidemic prevention and control such as not wearing masks, making dishonest medical declarations, etc. to propagate and raise awareness of epidemic prevention and control in the community. Visitors watch the changing of the guard ceremony at Ngo Mon Gate, Hue Imperial City. (Photo: Do ​​Truong/VNA) Thua Thien-Hue is entering the peak tourist season. Therefore, in addition to doing well in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, the province also focuses on improving the quality and diversifying tourism products. A representative of Laguna Lang Co Resort, in Phu Loc district, said that in order to attract tourists to visit the resort during the summer tourist season, the resort has reduced room rates and attached services such as dining, spa, etc. golf, leisure activities… Because current customers are mainly domestic, many Vietnamese dishes have been added to the menus of restaurants. The resort also introduces many sports activities on the shore and water and team building activities to attract more guests in groups, in the form of MICE tourism (business tourism). According to the Department of Tourism, in addition to the province’s policy, a 50% reduction in entrance fees will be made from March to August 2021 for tour operators that take guests to attractions in the Complex of Ancient Capitals. In Hue, many tourist facilities also offer their own attractive stimulus packages to attract tourists. The units also strictly implement regulations on disease prevention and control to create a sense of peace of mind for visitors.

Floating Seahorse, Dubai: This villa is designed in the theme of a houseboat with 3 floors. The upper 2 floors are completely floating on the water and 1 floor is completely submerged below the sea surface. Brought in by Kleindienst Group and design specialists, the villa is part of the Heart of Euro resort on the Dubai coast. For the outer hull, the architects used three main materials: tempered glass, steel and acrylic sheet. However, attaching the hull and acrylic panels is a challenge that requires a flexible and durable mounting material. There are only 3 companies in the world that provide this material for the technological requirements of the project. The villa consists of 2 bedrooms under the sea, an outside terrace for sunbathing and a roof made from Jacuzzi glass. About 50 such floating houses will welcome visitors by the end of this year and 131 villas are planned Expected to be completed in 2017. The floor-to-ceiling glass panel is only 9.5cm thick, making you feel like there is no distance between you and the ocean outside. However, the glass is not resistant to underwater pressure, instead acrylic material has been used because of its durability and transparency like glass. Inspired by the mystery of the sea, Kleindienst researched underwater projects for decades until his dream came true in 2008 as part of the seaside project “The World”. Dubai. This floating house was designed by Singaporean architect Dymitr Malcew. Each part of the house is very solid with pure water system and electricity generated from solar panels. When designing the Floating Horse villa, one of Dymitr Malcew’s main purposes was to complete the surrounding area of ​​the house. Inspired by nature, the design aims to highlight the natural setting with transparent walls like glass and wooden frames. The villa can rise and fall to the rhythm of the tide, designed by architect Dymitr. The house is built on a steel buoy floating on the water. An engine installed in the house allows its owner to travel the world and still feel at home. Citadel, Westland: This is an ambitious project by Dutch designers and the Citadel is Europe’s first floating building. As part of the New Water project, which includes the construction of 6 floating buildings, the designs are all geared towards adapting to floods and rising sea levels. The building consists of 180 compartments built on a concrete foundation that can float on water. Additionally, with its highly efficient design, the building consumes 25 percent less energy than a typical building of the same size. Randall T. Fennell, Portland: Crafted from red cedar, Randall T. Fennell sits gracefully by the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The roof is carved to create curves like water waves, making the house more eye-catching and attractive. Beams and beams are added to the design, along with a delicately curved wooden roof. The private deck leads to an outdoor patio with a great location to watch the sunset. The space inside the house is 200 square meters with a design like a sail and white walls. A large floor-to-ceiling window allows the occupants to enjoy the views over the river.

Floatwing: This floating house is not only sturdy, but also portable around the world. Floatwing has been built from the ideas of a group of designers Friday SA. With a detachable, modular structure, you can transport your home where you want it. Floatwing also has a wine cellar, BBQ area and roof terrace. Talking about the solidity of the house, the architects used environmentally friendly materials such as wood, plastic cork. In addition, the electricity consumed is also taken advantage of by solar energy. Floating House Lake Huron, Ontario: Located in the Great Lakes, this floating house is built on a steel pontoon boat that can float up and down according to the lake level. Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the house is designed with natural colors. Inside the house are white walls and large windows that can look out to the outside. Lake Union Float Home, Seattle: is part of a collection of unique floating houses in Seattle. Inspired by the warehouses on the ports of the previous centuries, the architects created a modern house with classic features such as beams, steel beams, concrete columns or spiral stairs. snails. UFO: These are not images of imagination at all, but man-made ships with fiberglass structures. These floating spherical houses can reach the highest speed in the world. about 3-5 nautical miles. The hull is made of fiberglass and is protected by seals that help keep the ship afloat and stable on the water. An Italian company is behind these designs and they claim the ship will never sink even in rough seas. UFO can even be “self-sufficient” because it can turn salt water and rain into drinkable water. This UFO house also uses solar energy and water turbines to generate electricity. Watervilla Weesperzijde, Amsterdam: Located on Amsterdam’s Amstel river. This luxury villa has an all-glass front and a terrace running the length of the house. This is also an extremely modern house for those who are connoisseurs of technology. Watervilla de Omval, Amsterdam: Floating houses are nothing new in the Netherlands because many areas are below sea level and there is always a risk of flooding. The 2120 square feet (197 square meter) home features rounded corners, a glass front and a roof terrace for viewing the surroundings. ParkArk Oog – in – Al, Utrecht: Huge windows and skylights fill the whole house with natural light. Muntboot Utrecht, Utrecht: Muntboot is located on a peaceful canal of Utrecht, a Dutch city. This split-level house can also be turned into a work of art thanks to the inclined wooden slats with different widths creating the facade architecture and depth for the house.

Applying IT into practice, developing smart cities with the motto of taking people as the center, TT-Hue provincial government has helped the people of the ancient capital promote their mastery role. On the morning of July 12, 2020, a group of 120 people carrying King Ham Nghi Long from TT-Hue province to Quang Tri stopped at O ​​Loi noodle shop on Le Huan Street (Hue City) for breakfast. The owner of the restaurant “hacks” each bowl of vermicelli 60,000 VND (normal price ranges from 25,000 to 30,000 VND). Mr. LHT (a person traveling with the delegation) was angry and reflected on his personal facebook with the desire that the authorities come in
inspection and correction. Upon receiving information from the interactive system of the Hue Smart City Monitoring Center, the Market Management Department of TT-Hue province sent officers to verify, make a record of administrative violations and sanction 750,000 VND for O Loi noodle shop for the act of “not listing the prices of goods and services at the price listing point as prescribed”. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (when serving as Prime Minister) during a visit to the Hue Smart City Management Monitoring Center “I reported on July 12, but only 3 days later, the functional force of TT-Hue province quickly took action and corrected us, making us very satisfied,” said Mr. T. About 2 years ago, the streets of Hue city center became the obsession of every passerby. Hundreds of people blatantly encroached on the sidewalk to trade. Shops and vehicles are messy, creating sloppy, offensive scenes, “bad” the face of the city of Hue. A campaign to restore urban order was directed and implemented by leaders of TT-Hue Provincial People’s Committee. Smart urban surveillance system with hundreds of “magic eyes” are cameras installed on all streets, accessing data, supporting the government to thoroughly handle violations. Those are just stories, small things among thousands of events received and handled during the journey of building a smart city in TT-Hue. People at the center TT-Hue is one of the first localities to build an e-government architecture after the e-Government framework was promulgated. 300 cameras were installed, transmitting data to the center. Along with e-government, smart city development has become an inevitable trend, a revolution in the digital transformation era. Director of the Department of Information and Communications of TT-Hue province, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Son said: “Its effect is that people and businesses can promote their own role. The motto is to take the people as the center. Going from “advocacy” to “sanctions” and becoming a need …”, Mr. Son said. In early 2019, TT-Hue province made a breakthrough decision when piloting smart city services (IOC) on the Hue-S application platform. The smart city management center located at the Department of Information and Communications of the province is considered the “headquarters” agency, responsible for implementing services, receiving input from the society; analyze, verify and transfer information to competent authorities. On the basis of information technology application, a series of application solutions such as field reflection; group of urban surveillance camera solutions; warning information; monitoring local press information; electronic cards of civil servants; supervision of public administrative services; electronic advertising monitoring; environmental monitoring; information security monitoring
and fishing vessel monitoring… have been integrated on Hue-S. Camera sensors detect traffic violations. On the Hue-S application platform, people use smart phones to take photos and send videos of issues that need to be reported to the system and keep their personal information confidential. Based on the images provided by the people and data recorded directly from the IOC’s image system, the Monitoring Center will classify each specific content and send it to the relevant authorities for processing. In addition to the reflected inadequacies, the application has also been responded to and deployed by the people and through which the values ​​of people, culture, humanity… have been actively promoted, many good examples of good work. good is found, many humanistic actions are developed. The software is deployed under the tracking mechanism and cannot take any action that can interfere with data deletion. All this information is publicly available on the website for people to monitor, so it is not possible to intervene to handle violations. Roadmap for building a smart city Not coincidentally, at the Digital Transformation Week 2021 taking place in Hue City from April 27, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said that, at the local level, TT-Hue Province Think of yourself as a miniature country to apply the right strategy, set the right goals and do the right things. The human resource system analyzes and streams reflections to send to the relevant authorities for handling. TT-Hue must become a destination for major national and world technology events with dual goals: Developing tourism while developing technology and becoming a model for digital transformation. “- Mr. Dung said. In the past two years, TT-Hue province ranked 2nd out of 63 provinces in terms of readiness for ICT development and application in Vietnam – Vietnam ICT Index 2020 according to technical infrastructure indicators, human infrastructure indexes, etc. force. Hue’s work is also being widely deployed across the country. The project on development of smart cities in Vietnam for the period of 2018-2025 and a vision to 2030 clearly identifies major issues including: Building a legal foundation for smart city development; Develop management tools, institutions, for example, a framework to guide criteria and evaluate smart cities of cities; Formulate specific regulations, regulations and standards on planning on smart construction in urban areas. The goal is that by 2030, the whole country will form a chain of smart cities in the North, Central, South and Mekong Delta regions with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Can Tho as the core. forming a chain linking smart cities. The results of the smart city deployment process will increase people’s trust in the government and vice versa, governments at all levels and management units will be more motivated because they must maintain that trust, to continue to improve operational efficiency. Currently, the province has 300 sensor surveillance cameras and is expected to have 1,500 cameras by 2025. Since its establishment, traffic surveillance cameras have detected and transferred 4,300 cases of violations to the police; processed 3,600 cases and 700 cases in progress. Meanwhile, with the solution to reflect the scene (Hue-S), the Center has received 30,425 complaints (there are 20,000 reports eligible to receive); 214 agencies in the province have handled 18,500 complaints, 1,500 complaints are under review. The project on development of smart cities in Vietnam for the period of 2018-2025 and a vision to 2030 clearly identifies major issues including: Building a legal foundation for smart city development; Develop management tools, institutions, for example, a framework to guide criteria and evaluate smart cities of cities; Formulate specific regulations, regulations and standards on planning on smart construction in urban areas.

While the West facing house has many disadvantages because it is the direction of the setting sun, the afternoon will absorb a very high amount of heat. Therefore, the west facing house is usually very hot. However, there is still a way for the West facing house to overcome this shortcoming. Architect Bui The Long (CTA | Creative Architects) said that there are two notes for building a west-facing house, including space layout and sunlit surface design. For the west-facing space, the functional spaces that can be arranged are spaces that are rarely used, with hollow nature such as stairs, skylights, corridors, warehouses, toilets, gardens… to create separation from the main use spaces. T-house project (CTA | Creative Architects) with a west-facing facade, a solution of covering walls combined with ventilation, light and side corridors to reduce heat. For the surface of the building directly exposed to the sun, there are many ways to solve it. For example, using insulating materials such as planting trees or using blue systems to block the sun, create shade, cast shadows on the surface of the wall, reduce heat absorption, etc. Parallel to that is the problem of natural ventilation. The surface of the wall needs to be well shaded from the sun but still has to be ventilated, creating air convection, quickly cooling the inside of the building. The hot air rises up, but it will hang around in the building causing heat if there is no way to escape. Therefore, it is necessary to design ventilation boxes and slots to create convection and air circulation in the house. In summary, the overall solutions of space arrangement, shading, shading and ventilation will solve the disadvantages of west-facing buildings. Homeowners need to combine many solutions, not a single element.

Located behind a thick iron door in the lobby of the building, the bunker ensures the safety of the building’s residents in the event of attacks. While some residents have their own private cellars in their homes, shared shelters in the lobby of buildings can help anyone, even passersby, quickly enter. Usually, this bunker is locked and becomes the people’s storage. However, when there is an emergency situation, the main door will be opened. Each building resident has a key to the bunker. Inside, residents leave luggage bags containing essential supplies such as water, snacks and spare batteries to be able to sustain life for a period of time. The cellar also installed two air conditioners to ensure air for people sheltering inside. The bunker has only one window and is surrounded by an “iron wall”. From the moment the rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip, the people of Tel Aviv had about two minutes to get to the shelter. Meanwhile, those who are closer, such as those living in the cities of Ashkelon or Sderot near the Gaza Strip, have less than 30 seconds to reach safety. Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system is said to be able to intercept about 90% of incoming missiles, but the constant rain of rockets from Gaza in recent days seems to pose a challenge. defense system that Israel has always been proud of.

Her family’s house impresses right from the door by the gentle rose scent and gorgeous colors looking through the glass window. This nest is a gift that Mr. Huynh Trong Nghia – Thanh’s husband – spent a very long time building for his wife. Build a house according to your wife’s passion Since the age of 8, Ms. Thanh has been interested in wool and knitting. After many years of collecting, she has owned thousands of woolen rolls of all colors and materials. Ms. Thanh’s work also involves rolls of wool. She spends every day crocheting teddy bears, clothes or pictures. Her handmade products are often ordered by customers in advance, many times even sent abroad. Thousands of woolen rolls are decorated on the first floor of the house. 10 years of dating, 8 years of marriage, Mr. Nghia understands his wife’s passion. It was his wife’s love of wool that inspired Mr. Nghia to design a house for the couple. In August 2017, Mr. Nghia started calling workers to build the rough part of the house, including 1 ground floor, 1 mezzanine and 2 floors. At that time, the couple planned to complete the work in just over a year, the two would give birth to a baby and take the child home. “But the baby is now more than 1 year old, so we can live here,” Thanh said. White painted wooden shelves and cabinets highlight the vibrant colors of the wool rolls. The construction of the house lasted mainly because Mr. Nghia was careful and wanted to comply with his wife’s wishes. He first asked his wife what size furniture she wanted, then designed everything to fit into the overall space. Every decorative detail is rounded or molded, only Nghia made as meticulous as possible. Especially the chair that Ms. Thanh sits crocheting every day, Mr. Nghia studies carefully to match the height and recline of his wife. “My husband and I have experienced exactly 3 Tet holidays from the day we bought the land, and we didn’t have a house until October 2020. My friends tease me all the time ‘Oh Thanh, when will the house be finished’, ‘Can you come and play yet’ makes me laugh too. “Many people came to visit, complimented and asked about the architect’s design. I said that the whole house was conceived by Mr. Nghia himself, monitored the construction process, even… manually built the interior. But no one else. believe”, Ms. Thanh laughed when recounting. You pay attention to every little detail in the house. “I do everything for my wife” Not studying or working in the construction industry, but Mr. Nghia has an aesthetic taste and meticulous calculation. Talk to Zing Mr. Nghia said the house met about 80% of expectations. At first, he sketched the idea himself, then hired an architect to redraw it into a construction drawing. “There are specialized technical regulations that I couldn’t calculate at first, so I had to change later. If I want to do 100% of what I want, I don’t have money to do it anymore,” Mr. Nghia confided. The house took 3 years and 2 months to build and decorate. The biggest difficulty in the process of building a house is that the machining teams cannot make products according to his design. Some workers still quietly left, leaving many unfinished items. “My calculations are both from the couple’s hobbies and intentions. But the crews are only used to making things in an industrial style, then I have to fix a lot. But no matter how difficult it is, I still try to do it without changing the original intention,” Nghia said. Ms. Thanh has been passionate about wool and made crafts from wool since she was very young. The amount of money to build the rough part of the house is 800 million VND, the interior finishing is another 300 million VND. He thinks this cost is relatively economical. “Whoever comes to visit also says that making furniture will cost billions of dong, because this type of house is usually only available in villas. But my house only costs more than 300 million because most of it is for hire or self-build. All use plywood, cheap wood to close and paint white. Light colors both make the house brighter, highlight the wool rolls and hide the defects of the wood.” In the mezzanine and 2nd floor of the house, Mr. Nghia spends a lot of lovely dolls and a small room for his wife to organize workshops. In terms of costs, Mr. Nghia and Mrs. Thanh spent more than 1.1 billion VND to build their own house. However, that is not the biggest loss, because during the construction of the house, Ms. Thanh was pregnant and Mr. Nghia lost his job, both could not have a good source of income as before for 2 years. “I took time off to build a house too much, so I was fired. After quitting my job, every day I go from my parents’ house to my own house to pack my things, and only come home at 0:00 every day. My wife is very passionate, so I accept it. I do all of this for my wife,” Nghia smiled and said. Mr. Nghia and Ms. Thanh have had 10 years of dating and 8 years of marriage. Currently, they have 2 small children. When she moved to her new house, Ms. Thanh often invited her friends to play, drink tea and make crafts together. She also held a number of small workshops on the first floor to share her knitting experience. As for Mr. Nghia, he still struggles every day to find ways to decorate more furniture on the upper floors. He hopes to have enough money to fill the empty spaces with furniture, and his wife will have more room to display personal products.

One57 is located between entertainment centers, tourist attractions, elite restaurants and legendary shopping avenue Fifth Avenue. 38 different apartments located on 7 floors have been fully furnished. Apartments range from 1 bedroom for single people to 2 and 4 bedrooms for the whole family. The central area can be clearly seen up to the 38th floor. All apartments here have floor-to-ceiling glass windows so they have a great and unobstructed view of the city from above. high. One57 is designed and furnished by the development company Extell. In the picture is apartment 38E with the most “soft” price compared to the general floor of the building, about 5.25 million USD with 1369 square feet (about more than 127 square meters) or 3,853 USD per square foot. This apartment has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. From the north side of the building, Central Park can be seen, while the south side is the busy center of Manhattan. The Hudson River and the East River can both be seen from the building. An apartment when handed over to the owner will have everything from pots and pans in the kitchen to glassware, bed sheets, towels and even a fluffy white robe hanging in the house. shower. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances. It also has wine coolers, high-quality kitchenware, set dining tables and a great location overlooking Central Park. Park Hyatt hotel is located in One57 building with full services from swimming pool, spa, restaurants to house keeping service and dry cleaning. With the services here, if you don’t want to, you really don’t need to step out in your life. Although the hotel is in a building, One57 still has its own entrance with a 24-hour janitor. If you want to watch movies at night with friends, there is also a private screening room to serve you at any time. The building also houses a piano for residents to showcase their musical talents. The library and living room area is a quiet place to read or play bill – a The building also has a fitness center, yoga, sports and even a separate room for each person’s training needs. In addition, here are also fully equipped with all kinds of exercise machines. If you want to organize a party but your house is too small, then this dining room is the place for you with all kinds of equipment and tools.

The super-tall 67-story One Vanderbilt skyscraper at the corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue in midtown Manhattan, New York City. Ascent, an all-glass elevator, travels 369 meters outside of the skyscraper, offering breathtaking views of the city. The more adventurous can opt for Levitation, the transparent glass cases that jut out of the tower, at 324 meters above Madison Avenue. Dizziness with the glass elevator of a 67-story building in the US The entire project, called Summit One Vanderbilt, will include an Après cafe, a rooftop bar, and “the tallest urban outdoor alpine in the world.” Kenzo Digital’s creative team designed an art installation for the observatory. Marc Holliday, President and CEO of SL Green said: “We create a destination that provides a memorable interactive experience for a lifetime, visitors will have the best views, spanning the entire New City of New City. York. Summit One Vanderbilt is an incredible, inspiring project that anyone should experience. It’s a special, thrilling place that New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world will visit again and again.” Fred Dixon, president and chief executive officer of NYC & Company, believes that the launch of this attraction will give the city an impetus as it begins to revive its tourism industry, which has suffered greatly from the epidemic. “New York City is going to be full of energy in the fall, and Summit One Vanderbilt is a great addition that attracts locals and visitors,” Dixon said. There are also a number of famous observatories in the city, such as the six-story Top of the Rock observatory at Rockefeller Center, located 259 meters above the street. In 2019, the Empire State Building commissioned a new observatory on the 102nd floor, 382 meters above the ground.