Some newly launched models have consecutively achieved “huge” sales figures and even before that, Kia Seltos and Toyota Corolla Cross had a period of time in a state of out-of-stock, buyers had to wait a long time. just received the car. Toyota Corolla Cross: 720-910 million VND Vehicles Toyota Corolla Cross (Image source: Internet) Toyota Corolla Cross is a small SUV model of the Japanese automaker that was launched at the same time as the Kia Seltos model. Toyota Corolla Cross is considered to be a “makeover” in terms of design and technology, shedding some of the traditional traditional style of Japanese models. However, the price of Toyota Corolla Cross is quite high compared to competitors in the same segment. With an amount of less than 750 million VND, buyers can only buy 1.8 G version for 720 million VND. Other versions are more expensive, the most advanced version 1.8 HV uses a hybrid engine with a list price of up to 980 million VND. Kia Seltos: 609-729 million VND Vehicles Kia Seltos (Image source: Internet) Going against the general trend of the market, this month Kia Seltos suddenly increased the price of all 3 versions to 10 million dong. This model used to be in a state of scarcity when the number of customers ordered increased. However, with its stylish design along with the leading technology support system in the segment, and possessing a competitive price, this model in recent months has taken turns to “win” the segment’s throne. Urban SUVs. Hyundai Kona: 636 – 750 million VND Hyundai Kona (Image source: Internet) When launched in 2018, this model quickly took the top of Ford Ecosport thanks to its youthful and modern design. However, recently, this model has given up its position when it was competed by emerging juniors Kia Seltos and Corolla Cross after 2 years without changes in appearance. Ford Ecosport: 603-686 million VND Ford Ecosport (Image source: Internet) Opening for the urban SUV segment in Vietnam since 2014, this model from the US cannot maintain its attraction and is subject to fierce competition from Japanese and Korean rivals. The EcoSport model was evaluated to be underdog during the time when high-rise, small-sized cars were in full bloom. Mitsubishi Xpander Cross: 670 million VND Mitsubishi Xpander Cross (Image source: Internet) Following the success of sales of the Mitsubishi Xpander 2020, Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2021 has only launched a single version with the listed price at VND 670 million. Xpander Cross brings success thanks to its competitive price and more spacious space than other models in the same segment. Suzuki XL7: 589 – 599 million VND Suzuki XL7 (Image source: Internet) Suzuki XL7 is distributing to the Vietnamese market with only the GLX version with 2 options of felt seats and leather seats with prices of 589 and 599 million dong, respectively. This model currently owns the cheapest price in the segment.

The penetrating swimming pool hangs between two high-rise buildings in England Transparent swimming pool is located between two apartment buildings in Ambassador Gardens, Nine Elms of London, England. The designer named the project ‘swimming pool in the sky’ true to the feeling when the experience of swimming in a transparent swimming pool hovered about 35 meters from the ground. Swimming pool is 25 meters long, 3.3 meters deep, frames made of Acrylic, can hold up to 148,000 gallons of water, equivalent to about 560,240 liters of water. With four glass sides, the pool is located right next to the rooftop bar and spa services. Once opened, the pool in the sky will become the only place to soak in this way in the UK. The ‘pool in the sky’ not only gives swimmers a breathtaking view of the parliament building, London Eye, London city skyline, but also an enjoyable experience floating in the air. Tens of meters from the ground, nothing but a transparent layer of glass makes swimmers feel like they are looking down the depths below. It is known that people created swimming pools from Colorado, USA, then transported by water across the Atlantic as a long and challenging adventure. But then, the design and installation between two high-rise buildings was even more difficult. Two buildings connected to the swimming pool are subject to common impacts including wind shakes and ground subsidence. But thanks to modern technology and architectural innovations, the swimming pool is able to handle the natural movements of two 10-story buildings that it sits in between. According to the design company, the first two sections of the pool are not rigid connections that can slide from side to side while retaining watertight integrity. Chairman Ballymore, developer of Ambassador Gardens, said: “Creating a pool in the sky comes from a desire to cross the boundaries of buildability as well as technology. We also want to cross boundaries on every aspect of the design, the transparent structure of the swimming pool the result of many significant advances in technology over the past decade. swimming will bring a unique feeling, as if floating in the air in central London “. Expected, the swimming pool will open on May 19.

Recently, a number of unfortunate incidents have occurred in apartment buildings. There are cases where children, even adults falling from higher floors, died or were seriously injured. There is an opinion that it may be due to design errors, but all apartment buildings and high-rise buildings must comply with construction standards, including full safety standards for each item, so it is unlikely to happen. out errors. In fact, the cause of the above cases is largely due to the unreasonable arrangement of objects and the interior of the house, leading to an accident in use. Talking about this issue, Mr. Tran Manh Dat, General Director of a company operating in the field of interior design, manufacturing and construction, said: “Usually when designing balcony balustrades in apartments height of about 1.4 m. However, active children can climb over here. Therefore, in a home with young children, it is very necessary to install additional screens to ensure safety ”. The apartment building should install a protective net on the balcony and avoid placing objects, beds close to the window. Photo: NGUYEN CHAU When receiving a house, even though there are no children in the house, the homeowner should still make a net on the balcony rail and the window to make the living process safe. The current way of installing the protective cable still completely ensures the space for the house. For townhouses, it is necessary to pay attention to the handrail of the stairs, if using the form of bars, the distance between the bars is not too large for children to pass through. Architect Huynh Bao Toan, Director of a mobile home supplier, also instructed: “When designing a house, the architect did it correctly according to the regulation of a handrail of about 1.4 m or more. However, some families often put extra items on the balcony, close to the railing such as washing machines, trees, furniture … When someone climbs these objects, it is very easy to fall out. Modern apartment design often has large windows, families should not set tables, beds close to the windows because it is very dangerous, especially for young children. The interior layout should be carefully calculated if the house has children ”. KTS Toan recommends apartment balconies need to attach protective nets. This not only ensures the safety of people in the house, but also minimizes the drop of things or mischievous children throwing objects on the ground, endangering others. “The current types of safety nets and cables do not violate the safety of the apartment’s escape when there is an incident such as fire and explosion, so people can use it with peace of mind. The bed should be placed in the middle of the room, not close to the window, the two sides should have space to move ”- said architect Toan. One of the risks when the house has young children is that the power outlet is too low, and children are easy to play with. Therefore, families with low power outlets need to install additional covers for electrical outlets to ensure safety.

The protective net must be easily cut off Regarding the fact that some apartments are fitted with protective nets to ensure the safety of children in the balcony and windows, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Chung admits that this is a quite convenient and effective tool in existing condominiums. now on. However, he noted that the material of the protective nets should be properly chosen because it is related to ensuring safety against fire and explosion. “As a rule, the balcony area of ​​the building has a very important task to rescue and rescue when there is a fire or incident in the building. The rescue force will use the means to pick up people through the area. balcony, “said Mr. Tung. Therefore, the space above the handrail is very necessary, absolutely not sealed or reinforced with fences, iron cages. If people install protective nets, it is necessary to use materials that are easy to cut off, not too solid. Assoc.Prof. Dr. Tran Chung, former Director of the State Department of Construction Quality Inspection (Ministry of Construction). Photo: ASHUI. Through the incident of the girl escaping despite falling from the 12A floor of the building that just happened, Mr. Tung said that this was an extremely rare event. Through each case, the authorities need to investigate and clarify the cause to widely propagate safety conditions in the apartment. Families living in the apartment building should observe and re-evaluate the safety level in the balcony hallways and their windows to adjust accordingly; Avoid unfortunate cases, especially in large urban areas with dense apartment density. The railing is up to standard but can still be accidental Talking about the height of the railing of the apartment building, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Chung said that these details must meet the standards for the building to be accepted and put into use. “The regulations of the Ministry of Construction are very clear in this regard, the balustrades of apartments and high-rise buildings are specified that the height must be 1.4 m. The regulation also states that the structure of the handrail must not be there are more structures to climb, “said Dr. Tran Chung. In addition to the already specific technical legal corridor, in urban areas with high density of high-rise buildings, it is necessary to pay attention to checking and controlling safety conditions. Local inspection units, State management agencies in the construction field must strictly conduct pre-acceptance tests before they can be put into use. “The legal corridor and tools for us to manage have been guaranteed. However, similar cases still occur. We have to look at each case to dissect the cause”, Assoc. Race said. According to Dr. Tran Chung, if people install protective nets on the balcony, it is necessary to use materials that are easy to cut off, not too solid. Photo: Duc Anh. According to Mr. Tung, there are several main causes of these unfortunate accidents. In which, the balcony area is often used by people as a place to store, plant flowers and ornamental plants, accidentally turning into steps for children to climb and easily climb over the railing. Along with that, the balcony of the building is absolutely not a play place for children, especially when not supervised by adults. He suggested families with children should regularly close the doors to the balcony area, limit the opening of large-sized windows, limit bed racks, cabinets, window furniture … According to the construction standards of housing and public works in Vietnam issued by the Ministry of Construction in 2008, high-rise buildings or apartment buildings with children under 5 years old living or frequently frequented, balustrades must meet standards. Standard: A handrail gap does not pass a sphere 100 mm in diameter and is not constructed to allow children to easily climb over the railing. For houses, offices, schools, offices and public works, the minimum height is 1.4 m in the lot and terrace at the positions of 9 floors or more. The handrail in the stairs and other locations is from 0.9 m to 1.1 m. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Manh: ‘I just want a simple life’ Driver Nguyen Ngoc Manh said that after saving the girl who fell from the 12A floor, he was asked by many people. This man just wants a simple life to continue his unfinished plans.