A few years ago, Claudia’s fourth-level house in a small Brazilian town was so dilapidated that many people mistook it for an abandoned house that could collapse at any time. So this female host decided to renovate the house in the Mediterranean style. Claudia cleaned the house thoroughly, repainting all the walls with white paint while the doors were painted in dark blue and blue for accents. This is a 4-level house with 1 floor, simple and quite small design, so homeowners use tiles for roofing, most of the objects in the house are hung on the wall to save space. The kitchen and living room are connected to each other, the kitchen cabinets are placed close to the wall, next to the window so that the heat of the kitchen when cooking will fly out, not suffocating the house by the smell of food. The bedroom has large windows painted in dark blue, and the wardrobe and bed are all against the wall so that everything looks as spacious and uncluttered as possible. In the house, there is a skylight that directs to the cactus area, the two sides of the land are 2 bedroom windows, every morning or evening the homeowner can open these two doors for more light, ventilation and fullness in the room. vitality. The furniture in the house is made of wood, creating a cozy feeling for the house. The image after the house was renovated once made many people “shocked” because it was so beautiful and they thought that people could completely apply it to many degraded level 4 houses or too simple in other designs. The back garden is surrounded by white walls, the owner does not plant grass, but spreads gravel and uses wood and firewood to decorate a wooden table to sit here. Up to now, although the house has been renovated for many years, it is still being shared by many internet users and taken as a model when talking about the renovation of level 4 houses.

Video: Close-up of transparent and economical level 4 house The level 4 house in the picture was built in a new town at the northernmost tip of Minoh city (Osaka, Japan), which has a rich natural environment. The owner is a young couple who wants the house to be able to blend in with nature and minimize the boundary between the house and the surrounding environment. Based on the requirements of the owner, architect Yasuyuki Kitamura has created a transparent level 4 house. Allow light to reach every nook and cranny of the house. The roof in the middle of the house is covered with heat-resistant, transparent materials to get light for the house. The two horizontal sides of the house are designed entirely with transparent glass, eliminating the boundary between the house and the surrounding environment. In addition, homeowners also install thin white curtains to block sunlight and adjust visibility. The house uses many small wooden pillars to support the roof of the house. The interior of the house from the kitchen shelf to the decorative potted plants all use white as the main color. The reception and dining tables match the color of the wooden pillars in the house, creating a sense of color uniformity. Although the house is transparent, the bedroom and toilet of the house are still closed to ensure privacy; For these rooms, homeowners use sliding doors to ensure the orderliness of the house. In the house, decorated with many trees to create vitality and accents for the house, which takes the main white tone. After being posted by Archdaily, this model was quickly shared on housing forums and made many people “fever” because it was so unique and simple in design. Design drawings of the house

With a construction cost of 800 million VND, many people think that the owner has spent a waste of money or was overpriced by the contractor. The outside looks simple, simple and nothing special. However, if you step inside, “take a look at the market” in every corner, everyone will surely praise. The owner of this project is Mr. Tran Duc Cong, a photographer. Mr. Cong said that the family initially only planned to renovate the level 4 house, but after the architect came to survey, the structure was degraded and could not be renovated. In the end, he chose the new construction option. The total area of ​​​​the house is 140m2 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden, kitchen. Side view of the house. The house is divided into 2 areas. The front has 1 floor, which is a living room, kitchen, toilet and lawned courtyard. The rear part has 2 floors, is a bedroom, a bathroom. On the 2nd floor, there is a space connecting 2 parts, designed by the architect to be a place to drink tea and grow bonsai. The house has enough room for a family of 3 generations to live. Therefore, the common element is focused, but the private space is separate, ensuring quiet. The porch on the left is spacious, with a path leading up to the 2nd floor stairs. This staircase is in an arc shape, embracing the avocado tree. A special feature is the stairs built with bricks and plastered with cement, matching the layout of the house. The entire roof is covered with red tile, heat resistant. Around the house, the architect arranged a dark aluminum and glass door system, opening the door to catch the wind in the afternoon. Living room, kitchen on the same floor. The interior uses simple wooden furniture. Closed TV shelf integrated into a bookshelf. Large glass doors catch the wind, the porch is tiled, helping to block the sun. Every corner of the house is optimized for function. From here you can see the gate, the living room. Rustic garden. The staircase is the perfect highlight for the building. The porch is also installed two swings to cool off. Swing made of wood and braided rope. The sitting net stretched from the house to the side of the pole. Mr. Cong said that this net is quite strong and can withstand large loads. The staircase seen from above is quite beautiful, creating a unique feature. The space connecting the two areas is turned into a place to drink tea and plant trees. The house from above is quite striking. The sun shines on the 2nd floor terrace. Mr. Cong confided that he was very enthusiastic about the project. This design has a bit of the direction of the houses in the old quarter of Hanoi. The space helps the owner to relax, gather with his family and also give him inspiration for creative photography.

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.

With a construction cost of 800 million VND, many people think that the owner has spent a waste of money or was overpriced by the contractor. The outside looks simple, simple and nothing special. However, if you step inside, “take a look at the market” in every corner, everyone will surely praise. The owner of this project is Mr. Tran Duc Cong, a photographer. Mr. Cong said that the family initially only planned to renovate the level 4 house, but after the architect came to survey, the structure was degraded and could not be renovated. In the end, he chose the new construction option. The total area of ​​​​the house is 140m2 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden, kitchen. Side view of the house. The house is divided into 2 areas. The front has 1 floor, which is a living room, kitchen, toilet and lawned courtyard. The rear part has 2 floors, is a bedroom, a bathroom. On the 2nd floor, there is a space connecting 2 parts, designed by the architect to be a place to drink tea and grow bonsai. The house has enough room for a family of 3 generations to live. Therefore, the common element is focused, but the private space is separate, ensuring quiet. The porch on the left is spacious, with a path leading up to the 2nd floor stairs. This staircase is arc-shaped, embracing the avocado tree. A special feature is the stairs built with bricks and plastered with cement, matching the layout of the house. The entire roof is covered with red tile, heat resistant. Around the house, the architect arranged a dark aluminum and glass door system, opening the door to catch the wind in the afternoon. Living room, kitchen on the same floor. The interior uses simple wooden furniture. Closed TV shelf integrated into a bookshelf. Large glass doors catch the wind, the porch is tiled, helping to block the sun. Every corner of the house is optimized for function. From here you can see the gate, the living room. Rustic garden. The staircase is the perfect highlight for the building. The porch is also installed two swings to cool off. Swing made of wood and braided rope. The sitting net stretched from the house to the side of the pole. Mr. Cong said that this net is quite strong and can withstand large loads. The staircase seen from above is quite beautiful, creating a unique feature. The space connecting the two areas is turned into a place to drink tea and plant trees. The house from above is quite striking. The sun shines on the 2nd floor terrace. Mr. Cong confided that he was very enthusiastic about the project. This design has a bit of the direction of the houses in the old quarter of Hanoi. The space helps the owner to relax, gather with his family and also give him inspiration for creative photography.

This is the most common type of roof. The pointed roof is composed of two sides sloping down from the same starting point, forming two triangles on either side of the house. Pointed roof houses are suitable for countries with weather conditions with a lot of rain or snow because the slope of the roof makes it easier for snow and rain to fall, making the roof less heavy. The pointed roof has a simple design, requires less materials, and is easy to construct, so the cost is low. At the same time, the space below the pointed roof is wide and airy, so it can be used as a storage space or an attic bedroom. However, the pointed roof is easily affected by strong winds, if not firmly reinforced, it is easy to fall because the wind is easy to blow into the space under the roof, causing the roof to fall. 2. Tower roof This is a type of roof with 4 sides sloping down, with the same slope and relatively light slope to create balance for the building. Usually a tower-shaped roof will have 2 triangular faces and two trapezoidal faces. The tower-shaped roof is common in European countries as well as Vietnam and architects often use this roof for villas or garden houses. Tower roofs are recommended for areas frequently affected by storms. However, because of the complex structure, this type of roof is difficult to maintain. 3. Rubber roof Rubber roofing is a cheap, green, and durable option. Rubber roofs are usually large panels, easy to install. Waterproof surface, perfect for areas with humid climates. However, the aesthetic of rubber roofing can be too simple for some homeowners who want a difference for the home. 4. Flat roof Flat roofs are a popular design for homes in warm or dry climates. This type of roof protects homeowners from heat and sunlight. However, it is not ideal for areas with a lot of rain. In addition, you can create a living area, garden or mini sports field on the roof. 5. Roof falls This type of roof slopes in one direction. It can continue the slope of an existing roof, or separate, similar to a shed roof. The roof seems to be raised, making the work very noticeable. This is a permanent roof because water, dust and particles roll off more easily. The construction also makes it tough, able to face the harsh elements. Skillion roofs are ideal for contemporary urban homes, galleries and other small commercial buildings. The shape of the roof will immediately catch the eye. 6. Butterfly roof The butterfly roof looks like an inversion of the standard pointed roof. The basic design looks like a letter “V” (or butterfly) when viewed from a distance. This roof was popular in the twentieth century and many architects liked to experiment with this unusual roof shape. 7. Salt box roof The salt box roof is a type of pointed roof in which one side of the roof has a much longer slope than the other. Buildings with this type of roof usually have two floors in the front and one in the back; adding a sloping back porch is a structure that simply extends the building. The salt box roof is ideal for various modern and contemporary homes. You can create a patio under the higher roof, turning it into a cozy sitting area. 8. Curved roof Curved roofs are not a contemporary design. It appeared in the early 1920s as a solution to maximize storage space in barns. Curved roof is back in the modern world because of its unusual shape. It has a simple construction, is perfect for windy areas, and is easy to customize. 9. Dome Based on the curved design, the dome has a high visual impact. It is commonly used for the construction of buildings of worship, but variations of it appear in residential houses. This roof is unique, energy efficient and provides a great surface for decoration. 10. Pyramid roof The pyramid roof is a variation of the pyramidal roof. This roof is common in modern Victorian homes. The pyramid roof is well suited for windy areas and comes with its own insulation benefits. It also drains quickly when it rains. 11. Serrated roof The serrated roof looks like a series of ridges when viewed from a distance. This roof is popular in warehouses and factories because it allows natural light in. In the 21st century, serrated roofs are gaining popularity thanks to the trend of bringing natural light into the home. 12. Canopy roof The bonnet roof is a variation of the pyramidal roof. The edges of the roof extend beyond the walls, creating a shaded area resembling a bonnet. Some bonnets have a slight slope at the bottom. In modern homes, the bonnet is extended further to create a terrace or patio. 13. Roof with metal roofing The metal roof provides durability and strength. This roof can last from 50 to 100 years if well maintained. Metal roofs are perfect for windy areas, lightweight and ideal for reinforcing old structures. However, when it rains, the sound on the roof will make homeowners extremely uncomfortable. 14. Asphalt roofing sheet Asphalt shingles are popular roofing materials, especially in North America. They are cheap, easy to install, and can reflect sunlight better to reduce heat inside the home. But asphalt roofs are prone to damage from hail and water, so it’s not a good solution in the long run. 15. Slate roof The slate roof is made of natural stone, creating an expensive and luxurious look. It lasts a long time and doesn’t catch fire too easily. However, the combination of weight and fragility makes slate roofs more difficult to maintain. 16. Green roof Green roofs act as a means of planting trees, a growing trend in environmentally conscious architecture. It helps to create insulation, absorb water and deliver more oxygen in your environment. Green roofs can be applied to traditional houses and modern buildings.

How to live safely with asbestos-containing materials? Dangers of asbestos One of the most widespread uses of asbestos in the construction industry is the creation of fiber-cement sheets for roofing, which we often call Phibroximang, or asbestos-cement corrugated iron. Because of its heat-resistant and fire-resistant properties, asbestos has been added to many roofing products, including tiles. Fiber cement board contains not only asbestos. They are mostly made from cement. According to manufacturers, fiber cement panels are usually made of 10-15% asbestos. The most common way for asbestos fibers to enter the body is through the airways. In fact, asbestos-containing material is not generally considered harmful unless it releases dust or fibers into the air where they can be inhaled or ingested. Much of the fiber gets stuck in the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, where it can be eliminated, but some can travel deep into the lungs, or if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Once they get trapped in the body, the fibers can cause health problems. Asbestos is most dangerous when it is flaking. The term “friable” means that asbestos is easily broken up by hand, releasing fibers into the air. Asbestos is often “faded” after the roofing sheet is used for a number of years, rain, wind and moss make the protective cement layer rot. Damage and deterioration will increase the friability of asbestos-containing materials. Water damage, constant shaking, aging and physical impact such as drilling, grinding, polishing, cutting, sawing or impact can break materials making it easier to release fibers. Ceiling tiles, floor tiles containing asbestos, heat and sound insulation layers, shingles, fire doors, especially roofing sheets… will not release asbestos fibers unless they are disturbed or damaged as mentioned above. . For example, if asbestos ceiling tiles are drilled or broken, it can release fibers into the air. If it is left alone and undisturbed, it will not release the asbestos fibers, but this is very unlikely in practice, for example, when roofing sheets are used for a long time. Currently, there is no decision requiring removal of asbestos roofs, so the decision is up to the community. Obviously, it will be necessary to take into account the cost of removal and replacement. Therefore, for new roofs, it is not necessary to remove, but can live with it, provided that there are safe solutions. But with a weathered roof, there is a great risk of deterioration, which can expose families and neighbors of homes with asbestos to harmful asbestos fibers. Theoretically, in roofing, asbestos materials mixed with cement should be kept tight, they do not pose the same threat as fragile materials to human health. However, if these roofing sheets are broken, corroded, disturbed, damaged, degraded or broken, they can release toxic fibers into the air and become hazardous. Corrosion of asbestos-containing products by weather (rain, sun, wind, storm or frost, which causes a change in the cement layer surrounding the asbestos fiber over time) can cause fiber release in within 15 years. Safe living with asbestos When living with irreplaceable asbestos-containing material, it should be checked regularly for signs of wear or damage such as tears, scratches or water damage. If asbestos-containing materials are damaged more than mildly, or if home repairs are being made that could disturb it, extreme care should be taken and handling it in accordance with safety regulations. When asbestos-containing material is damaged, activities around it should be kept to a minimum. Take all precautions to avoid damage to the asbestos material. With any type of repair, the asbestos must be kept in place. Repair is usually cheaper than removal, but it can make later removal of asbestos, inevitably, more difficult and costly. Major repairs should only be carried out by specialized units that know the safe handling methods of asbestos. Before performing minor repairs, be sure to follow all of the precautions outlined above. Always wet the asbestos material using a fine mist of water containing a few drops of detergent. Areas with insulation can be covered by wrapping a special fabric, such as flexable glass cloth, around it. These products are available in stores. This is the best, safest, economic thing possible. We should replace asbestos-containing materials with other materials, such as: corrugated iron roof, PVA fiber roof, steel pipes… Currently, on the market, there are many alternative materials that are both durable and good. no effect on health and reasonable price. What not to do with asbestos-containing materials in the home: Do not dust, sweep, or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos. Do not saw, sand, scrape or drill holes in the face of the asbestos material. Do not use sandpaper, wire brush or other hard objects to remove rough spots on the surface of asbestos-containing materials. Never use the wiper on dry floors. Do not sand or attempt to smooth the floor with asbestos or its substrate. When asbestos floors need to be replaced, install new floor coverings on top if possible. Avoid contact with broken or broken asbestos materials. Take all precautions to not damage any materials that may contain asbestos. Only hire trained personnel to inspect, test, repair or remove asbestos. Asbestos is a toxic and dangerous mineral. Asbestos in all natural forms, including chrysotile asbestos, is a substance with proven carcinogenic activity in animals and humans, capable of causing cancer of the lungs, peritoneum, pleura, stomach and organs other in contact with asbestos particles. Temporarily without replacement, it is possible to live with asbestos-containing material, if it is not old (before 15 years), but with extreme caution. To reduce the risk of cancers, asbestos-containing materials should be removed, if temporarily unavailable, protect it with a coating or polyethylene film to prevent damage and dust release.

This is a model of level 4 house priced at VND 100 million, designed in an L shape with a parking lot, bringing in a modern architecture with unique shapes. The design of the 4-level L-level house saves a considerable amount of cost and in that makes full use of the usable area, the combination with the vertical eaves creates a beautiful impression on the viewers. Level 4 flat roof house includes: 3 compact bedrooms. This architecture is still not popular in Vietnam, but it is the focal point with the combination of glass to create a modern beauty, even though the area is small, it still ensures the function and convenience of reasonable use. This is a model of a level 4 house with a price of 100 million, designed with a corrugated iron roof to help save a significant amount of money, fast construction time, comfortable function. For families with narrow and deep land, this will be the optimal choice. The house becomes outstanding thanks to the design of glass doors, the mezzanine with glass doors makes use of natural light. This is the 2nd design in the collection of level 4 houses with mezzanines under 100 million. The overall tall architecture creates airiness and thanks to the layout of the window system, the house is always cool, built on an area of ​​4×16 in a simple house form that is suitable for both rural and urban areas. This design is very popular in the countryside, because here people own a large area. This type of house is suitable for families with 2-3 members living together. The traditional tiled roof brings closeness to the old architecture, simple beauty suitable for many Vietnamese families. The model of the level 4 house is designed with a Thai roof combined with a small eaves and pillars in the facade that really impress the viewer. However, due to the limited area, the function of using only 1 bedroom meets the needs of a couple. The blue roof creates a highlight for the whole building, the architecture is very aesthetic.

The model of community tourism in Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district is increasingly attracting tourists to visit. Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA Taking advantage of the potential advantages of nature, in recent years, Ngoc Chien people have developed many types of homestay models to serve tourists to visit and experience. Currently, Ngoc Chien commune has 18 homestays and motels to meet the needs of eating, sleeping, playing and bathing in natural hot mineral water for about 20,000 visitors/year. As a model with a unique style with a combination of traditional and modern architecture, Homestay Ngoc Chien Pearl, becomes an ideal stopover for those who love peace, quiet, and harmony with nature. . Homestay Ngoc Chien Pearl has an area of ​​​​over 5,000 m2, located in the middle of Na Tau hill. The owner of the homestay, Mr. Nguyen Van Sang, has cleverly designed the highlights to bring the natural style of the Northwest mountains. The tourist area is built in the middle of a large space, with the highlight of which are typical stilt houses serving tourists who want to have their own living space. The campus is harmonized with green lawns, flower gardens, and streams. Mr. Nguyen Van Sang said: Homestay Ngoc Chien Pearl is designed in harmony from many models that he has learned during his visits to localities, so his style is very personal. The tourism products here are made from materials available in nature and in the spirit of blending with nature. With beautiful natural scenery, unique culture, Ngoc Chien community tourism is creating a distinct attraction. Coming here, visitors will experience with the life of the people and the local culture. Le Minh Duong, a tourist from Son La city confided: This is the first time he has come to Ngoc Chien, he feels the air is very fresh, the natural landscape is beautiful, especially the people are very friendly and hospitable. . He thinks that, if he knows how to exploit the potential, Ngoc Chien will develop community tourism well. The model of community tourism in Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district is increasingly attracting tourists to visit. Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA Ngoc Chien has a total natural area of ​​21,219 hectares, 15 villages with 2,253 households and 11,540 people; inhabited by the Thai, Mong, La Ha, and Kinh ethnic groups. Especially here, for a long time, the houses on stilts with wooden roofs have created a separate fairyland in Ngoc Chien. Mr. Lo Ba An, Muong Chien village said: From the past until now, people here love to use po mu wood to make houses on stilts, because of its great durability. Particularly, the roof of the house is covered with po mu wood from when he was a child until now. In addition to being endowed with wonderful landscapes, Ngoc Chien also attracts visitors by the natural hot mineral water. As one of the homestays operating effectively, making many contributions to the construction and development of Son La tourism industry over the years, Mr. Lo Van Chinh – Owner of Viet Bac Homestay in Luot village shared: His family has the advantage. near the natural hot mineral water, so after visiting and learning some local models, in 2004 built public baths and private bathrooms to serve visitors. Since then, his family still serves tourists to take a hot mineral bath, eat together and relax. Visitors to his family’s facility are increasingly crowded, especially on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Mr. Do Trong Hiep, a tourist from Thai Nguyen province said: He loves to bathe in natural hot mineral water in Ngoc Chien. After bathing, I feel comfortable and healthy. In addition to bathing in hot mineral water, coming to Ngoc Chien, visitors can also enjoy Thai cuisine, one of the oldest and most unique cuisines of the Northwest. The tray of rice prepared by Ngoc Chien people for guests usually has fragrant wine, grilled chicken, grilled fish, vegetables and local products, especially indispensable fragrant sticky sticky rice cooked from rice grains from rice. Ngoc Chien field. In addition, coming to Ngoc Chien, visitors can also admire the impressive and unique water reels along the stream banks. Visit the model of sturgeon farming in the lake bed of Muong La district of Vietnam Sturgeon One Member Limited Company – Son La. Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA In recent years, on the basis of the tourism development strategy of Muong La district, Ngoc Chien commune has proposed specific solutions to promote the development of community tourism. Secretary of the Party Committee of Ngoc Chien Commune, Bui Tien Sy, informed that the Party Committee of Ngoc Chien Commune has determined that after completing the construction of a new rural area in 2022, it will take that same result as the foundation and leverage to exploit the new countryside. potentials and strengths of tourism economic development. In particular, the Resolution of the XXI Muong La District Party Congress, term 2020-2025 and the Resolution of the XXI Party Congress of Ngoc Chien Commune, term 2020-2025 set out to fully exploit the advantages. , potential to develop tourism and take tourism as a key and key economy to create livelihoods, stabilize people’s lives as well as develop the economy among the people. Secretary of the Party Committee of Ngoc Chien commune also said that in the coming time, the locality determines to take advantage of all the help, leadership and direction of Muong La district to continue to mobilize and promote the internal strength of the people to build building, embellishing and perfecting the criteria for new rural construction; at the same time create highlights, create landscapes and fully exploit the available advantages and potentials for tourism development. Tourism potential in Ngoc Chien is an advantage for people to develop community-based tourism associated with new rural construction. This not only contributes to improving living standards but also creates a solid foundation for people to be more conscious in preserving and promoting traditional cultural values ​​of the nation.

Criteria for choosing type of cold corrugated iron According to demand It is possible to rely on the AZ index (weight of zinc-aluminum coating layer) to choose cold corrugated iron suitable for needs. For example, common houses usually use AZ70 or AZ100 corrugated iron. Factories and workshops should choose corrugated iron with a higher coating volume. Color cold corrugated iron has a variety of color options. You are free to choose colors based on feng shui point of view or house style, to harmonize paint color and corrugated iron color. By geographical location Due to the influence of sea steam, the corrugated iron roof of the building near the sea is prone to rust and decay. Easily affects the life and aesthetics of the building. This area should choose colorfast, highly resistant to corrosion, specialized for marine environments. Houses in cold climates should choose corrugated iron with dark colors to help keep the house warm. On the contrary, light colors cool the space, suitable for hot climates. By reputable brand The market is diverse as not all types of corrugated iron have the same quality and meet the needs of use. Should choose corrugated iron from reputable brands. Corrugated iron products from these brands always have clear specifications and good after-sales policies. KING/WIN/S cold sheet of Ton Dong A meets 3 criteria In 2020, Ton Dong A has planned a set of KING/WIN/S brands to give customers many choices. The set of brands has 3 lines of corrugated iron, meeting each need and suitable for different geographical areas. KING high-end line includes KINGCOLOR (color KING sheet AZ100) and KINGALUZIN (Cold sheet KING AZ150). Suitable for all projects, especially works in geographical locations with severe weather. The product is highly resistant to corrosion, durable, and has a much longer life than conventional corrugated iron. The high standard WIN series includes WINCOLOR (color WIN corrugated iron AZ50) and WINALUZIN (refrigerated WIN sheet AZ100). Shiny corrugated iron surface, good heat reflection, heat reduction, heat resistance and effective anti-corrosion. Especially, suitable for residential and civil works. WIN belongs to the high standard product line of Ton Dong A. The S standard series includes S COLOR (Color S-Tel AZ50) and S ALUZIN (Cold S-Til AZ75). The surface of the product is painted with 4 layers, with a total paint thickness of 18 microns to increase adhesion, color fastness and scratch resistance. Both of these cold corrugated iron lines have a shiny surface, good heat reflectivity, effective heat resistance and high economic value. S belongs to the standard product line of Ton Dong A. Ton Dong A products are guaranteed for up to 50 years, professional customer service. In addition, Ton Dong A’s agents are present in all provinces and cities, making it easy for you to buy high-quality corrugated iron. Update the latest information about the KING/WIN/S brand at Ton Dong A fanpage and Website www.tondonga.com.vn.

Early in the summer, many Hanoi routes seemed to change a new shirt with yellow alligator leaves. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) When the lilies was not in time, Hanoi welcomed another season, the ‘season of flying crocodile leaves.’ Exotic plants that do not fall in the fall choose the time of season and change their leaves. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Always the same, before summer, many streets of Hanoi are lost in autumn pictures with carpet of fallen crocodile leaves covering people’s steps. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) No need to go anywhere, around the small street corners, falling crocodile leaves forming brilliant lemon yellow rugs. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The streets of the Capital thus become romantic, and stirring up many hearts. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) In just a few days, sometimes through a rain, the crocodile trees suddenly shed their leaves on the pavement. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Strolling around the streets of Tran Phu, Phan Dinh Phung, Dien Bien Phu, and Hoang Dieu, we suddenly see a dreamy, exotic Hanoi. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) After the early rain, the crocodiles on Phan Dinh Phung Street shed more leaves. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Yellow leaves fell in waves, layers alternately arranged into a large, beautiful carpet. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The small street corner suddenly lit up in the early summer. Even after falling, crocodile leaves still beautify the streets by the characteristic golden color. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The pavement along Le Thanh Tong Street is covered with yellow leaves. This is a favorite place to walk, practice sports of Hanoi people. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) h The yellow leaf carpet crunched every step through. Also because of that very own beauty, people have not yet swept away. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) At the end of April and early May, the capital was already very romantic under the fall of the crocodile leaves, adding more poetic love. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) And the fall of the crocodile leaves season also passes quickly, just a week, when people have not had time to see it, the season has passed leaving many regrets. Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Hanoi now wears a yellow, poetic yellow shirt. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Over time, the flying crocodile leaves become a feature of Hanoi every seasonal occasion. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) In Hanoi, the crocodile tree is a popular shade tree. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Walking under the streets of Hanoi in the season of crocodile leaves, we feel like being lost in a romantic, fresh film. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Along the streets are rows of old crocodiles. Only a gentle breeze passed, the yellow alligator leaves falling and falling on the street corner. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Watching the golden leaves season, you will fully feel the tranquility and tenderness of Hanoi. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Many young people take advantage of this occasion to preserve emotional photos that keep a typical leafy season. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

With the theme “running in the middle of nature”, this year’s Ecopark Marathon was held on the occasion of Hung Vuong’s death anniversary The tournament took place with full 4 professional distances: 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km. In which, there are about 2,000 athletes 21km and more than 1,000 athletes registered to compete at a distance of 42km. The Ecopark Marathon brings together the most large groups in the North. Ecopark owns roads running through thousands of trees, windswept lake surface and brilliant flower beds in Ecopark urban area. Ecopark is one of the largest planned urban areas in the North with a total area of ​​up to 500 hectares. In particular, not taking into account the natural water surface area, the area of ​​trees and lakes has reached 110 hectares, ensuring a green and fresh life in the urban area. The beautiful dream run has left an impression on thousands of runners in the journey to conquer the “1-0-2” Ecopark Marathon – Running in the middle of nature With the road covering the entire urban area, Ecopark Marathon is a race that many athletes commented as “the most beautiful road running in Vietnam”. The paths run through carpet of colorful flowers, or under green canopies in beautiful changing season. No train dust, no crowds The green natural scenery with all kinds of flowers, many animals that are freely raised such as birds, turkeys, geese, rabbits, swans make the picture of the Ecopark Marathon 2021 race more interesting. Mr. Do Van Hieu – Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of Ecopark Marathon shared, “Through the run, we want to share the message #rungreen #runclean: run green, run clean – with the aim of spreading and sharing a healthy lifestyle. The healthy, healthy life that our Ecopark residents are enjoying every day ”. For Ecopark residents, jogging is not only for health and exercise, but also an option to relax, socialize and enjoy life. This year, the Ecopark runway is organized in the form of City Trail, with many types of road surfaces and across different types of terrain, from internal urban and inter-provincial asphalt; stone paved road along the lake; grass hill, road crossing golf course, flower garden … Athlete Do Quoc Luat shared, “There are many harsh marathons, but Ecopark’s path is amazing. The roads throughout the urban area always have a large number of trees, flowerbeds, or located near lakes. This makes every athlete feel in harmony with nature ”. A special feature of Ecopark Marathon is the run of 5km owned by one for children from 5 to 12 years old. Most of them, running as assistant, discovering their surroundings are key. In addition to the shade of trees and thousands of flowers, the track also owns many animals that can be freely raised. Many children take advantage of playing with swans, chickens and ducks in the journey to the destination. For them, Ecopark Marathon is like an exploration back to nature. First organized in 2018, the Ecopark Marathon is a non-profit running tournament for everyone, from kids to professional runners. According to the representative of the Organizing Committee, the founders of Ecopark Marathon hope to contribute, support and promote the movement of Vietnamese people to practice sports, join forces to bring Vietnam out of the list of lazy countries. the most active in the world.

Cossack village is located on the banks of Taman Bay, more than 1700km south of Moscow. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Cossack village located on Taman Bay, Temryuk district of Krasnodar region was restored in 2009 on the occasion of the 217 year anniversary of the Cossack landing on the Taman peninsula (October 1792). (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The houses and buildings of Cossack village are restored to the original almost 200 years ago. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The cossacks are used by the Cossacks as roof sheets. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Cossack workers diligently restore the old house order to express the national identity. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The Cossacks are known for being brave soldiers in the wars of defense, but as skillful workers in peacetime. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Today, the village of Cossack is an ethnographic museum complex, attracting visitors to visit. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The scene of Cossack’s peaceful life. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) Cossack old house rules have been restored to their original position. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Only a few people of Cossack live in the village in charge of preserving and guiding visitors to explore the national culture. The shoemaker Cossack advertises by hanging his shoes in front of the house to make it known. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) Large oak barrels are used by the Cossacks for handcrafted wine. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) Outside the carpenter’s house Cossack. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA)

The village is now restored to almost the original by the descendants of the Cossacks 200 years ago to revive the national pride and glory of the brave Cossack warriors. The village of Cossack is located on the banks of Taman Bay, more than 1700 km south of Moscow. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack village located on Taman Bay, Temryuk district of Krasnodar region was restored in 2009 on the occasion of the 217 year anniversary of the Cossack landing on the Taman peninsula (October 1792). Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The houses and structures of Cossack village are restored to almost the original of more than 200 years ago. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The cossacks are used by the Cossacks as roof sheets. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack workers diligently restore the old house order to express the national identity. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The Cossacks are known for being brave soldiers in the wars of defense, but as skillful craftsmen in peacetime. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack old house rules have been restored to their original position. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The shoemaker Cossack advertises by hanging his shoes in front of the house to make it known. Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA Outside the carpenter’s house Cossack. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Large oak barrels are used by the Cossacks for handcrafted wine. Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA Today, the village of Cossack is an ethnographic museum complex, attracting visitors to visit. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The scene of Cossack’s peaceful life. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Only a few people of Cossack live in the village in charge of preserving and guiding visitors to explore the national culture. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA

With tube houses in urban areas, the interior is often dark, so many homeowners build a skylight well from the ground floor to the terrace, then cover the light with roofing panels. Light will shine through the roofing to brighten the indoor space. Size The size of the skylight depends on the area of ​​the house but should not be less than 1m2. The higher the house, the wider the well. The skylight is composed of 3 parts, including: the foot in contact with the ground, the back and the roof. Sky wells usually account for 10% of the housing construction area. (Illustration) Sky-wells can arrange plants, flowers, rockery in combination with living space or dining room. The back section is the lighting for the upper floors. The roof is for lighting and ventilation. According to construction codes, the area of ​​the skylight usually accounts for 10% of the housing construction area. If the house is more than 100m2 of construction space, the ventilation should be 20%. However, this ratio depends on the shape as well as the height of the house to create a corresponding empty area for air circulation. Material Currently, architects often use glass roof materials or smart plastic roofs with iron frames to protect the skylight. If the house is too narrow, you can use clear glass or plastic to increase the light into the house. Or you can reduce the intensity of the light of the skylight by using color materials for the roof, creating enough brightness while cooling the interior of the house. The current trend is to use glass roof materials or smart plastic roofs with iron frames to protect the skylights. (Illustration) To bring nature into the home, homeowners can use hanging pots or green vines on the wall. Under the floor, mixed with ornamental plants, homeowners can create small lakes, drop fish or flowers to create a balance in terms of feng-shui. If a small skylight space can be graveled, put a few more ceramic pots or decorations, to bring a cool highlight to the house. On the wall of the skylight, homeowners can clad rocks as highlights, decorative patterns vividly for the wall. Location The trend of clearance to get light and wind from the roof is widely used in tubular houses with only one open side. To maximize the effect of the sky well, the homeowner should only place the skylight in the back or middle of the house. The back part of the house is always dark and mysterious, so the “exchange” with the air and light is very necessary. Wind circulation direction has way in and out. It is the vent that creates the suction force to let air go from the front doors into the house or vice versa. Skylights are usually located in the center or back of the house. (Illustration) The most common is the skylight located on the staircase area. This is the most suitable place because the stairs are usually located in the middle of the house and adjacent to the kitchen. If the house is too long, it is necessary to have more holes in the back of the house to circulate the air. Therefore, the number of skylights can be more than 1, depending on the design, it can be 2-3 sky wells. Solution against sun, rain Skylights play an important role in improving air, especially in tube homes. However, if the sky well design is not properly designed, it will become the place to transfer heat into the house when it is hot or the courtyard is the culprit pouring water into the house every time it rains. If improperly designed, the skylight can become a place to transfer heat into the home. (Illustration) To bring into play the effect of preventing heat and avoiding rain in the courtyard, it is necessary to combine the following solutions at the same time: Avoid organizing the corridor inside the house because it will make the spaces more pressing; use open partitions to divide the indoor space; Cover direct sunlight or paint brightly on courtyard walls; planting trees; to limit the use of dark cement and stone bricks; use heat-resistant paint for skylights; using automatic misting system … Safe Skylights are most likely unsafe to use, especially with young children. Therefore, if there are no flowers or safety nets between floors in the sky well, it is necessary to pay attention to the system of adjacent windows and handrails to ensure a safe height. The spokes in the railing should not be too wide to prevent children from passing through. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

Mr. Tran Siu Thu instructed members of Hoanh Mo commune key club to practice the new key in front of his traditional home. Photo: Thanh Thuan On the way to Hoanh Mo border gate (Binh Lieu district), Dong Thanh cultural text stands out with the red last gate on the left side of the road. This place is known as the village with the largest number of Tay ethnic minorities living in Binh Lieu district. Visiting Dong Thanh, we caught a picturesque village scene with newly planted green rice fields prominent on the brown background of the land, gardens, fish ponds, earthen sticky rice roofed with yin and yang. symbolism of the Tay … Along with that is the working life in the fields of the Tay ethnic people bringing peace and peace to the village. All have created a beautiful picture of the land where the border of the country … Ms. Luong Thi Sin, head of Dong Thanh village, said that the village has 106 households with 406 Tay ethnic people, mainly living on agriculture such as growing rice, crops, fruit trees, animal husbandry … These often live on hillsides and places near water sources. The village still has 8 earthen houses with tiled yin and yang, of which 4 houses still retain the traditional identity of the Tay people. Walking around the village, we found the houses of land, roofed with yin and yang tiled soup of the Tay people on the hill. Houses with walls built of earth bricks and roofs of yin and yang are very warm in winter and cool in summer. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, in many places where ethnic minorities can no longer keep traditional houses, there are still houses with the age of hundreds of years. Following the sound of the instrument and the inviting folk song, we visited the house of Mr. Tran Siu Thu (over 70 years old), a reputable man in Dong Thanh village. At that time, Mr. Thu was practicing then singing for Hoanh Mo commune then gathered at his house. The elastic sound, the singing rang loudly. Mr. Thu is the owner of a traditional land house from the time of his grandparents passed down through 4 generations. The house was built with earth bricks, roofed with yin and yang tiles, inside the house is a reception space, a place to worship ancestors, a firewood warehouse, a kitchen and a attic with wooden stairs going up is a place to store paddy, rice, and utensils. .. Up to now, although there is another house nearby, Mr. Thu still retains the traditional house of his nation, where the Hoanh Mo commune ‘s then and classical singing club gather. Mr. Thu shared: “I have kept this land house so that my children and grandchildren have the opportunity to inherit the traditional culture of their people”. Visiting the traditional house of Ms. To Thi Lan and Mr. Ngo Thiem Tao, we were quite excited when the front and left side of the house were green rice fields. Ms. To Thi Lan said that this house with earth walls, yin and yang tiled has existed for nearly 100 years. The house is more than 100m2 wide, including 5 compartments, including a main house, two bedrooms, a kitchen and a warehouse. In front of the house is drying yard. She and her husband inherited the house from their parents-in-law. Up to Cao’s life, Lan is the third generation to live in this house. Since the house was ceded by his parents, Cao and his wife have not had to repair anything. In this Tay village, the most impressive impression to me is the traditional house of Mr. Phan Ngoc Sinh, with an area of ​​more than 100m2, 2 floors, of which the first floor consists of 3 rooms, 2 wings, with 1 room as a reception place. , 1 space for food and living utensils, 1 space for bedroom. The second floor, the nave used as an ancestral worship area, the two sides are 2 bedrooms. Previously, this house was originally a stilt house, then, Mr. Sinh renovated the house into a real estate but still retains the old architecture. Up to now, the house has gone through 5 generations, existed for more than 1 century, but the house structure is still quite solid. Inside the house, Mr. Sinh still preserves many old living items and utensils that are decades ago that can no longer be found today such as: loom loom, copper pot, sewing machine, rice pounder. , hoes, shovels … Currently, the house is the residence of Mr. Sinh and his sister. His children have set up a career, built a house elsewhere. The house becomes bustling every weekend when the children gather … Not only preserving the traditional house, the Tay Dong Thanh people also preserve a rich and diverse cuisine such as dishes made from pork, poultry, insects, colored sticky rice, croissants, and cakes. Wormwood … Besides, they also retain many unique cultural features of the Tay ethnic group such as key singing (including key rites, key-drag rites and stringed lumbar singing), folk games with stick pushing, spinning, throwing, crossbow shooting, cake wrapping … Being a village near the border with China, Dong Thanh preserves many traditional physical and intangible cultural heritages, capable of attracting, creating highlights, and playing fields for cultural – economic exchange … These are the factors to build Dong Thanh into a typical ethnic culture of the Tay, step by step forming products for tourism development, contributing to the socio-economic development of Binh district. Lieu.

The romantic scene on Na Nua lake with the brilliant yellow color of the red flowers. The rosewood tree, also known as the limestone tree, is a precious wood species that is currently not available in many places. This tree has bright yellow flowers, the sound of indigenous people reading away is called a limp … The season of sorrel flowers starting at the end of March lasted for more than a month, until the golden colors flooded the road to Na Nua shack, shrouded in the lake’s face, sparkling with gold, making people’s hearts unforgettable. Besides the historical sites such as Hong Thai communal house, Tan Trao banyan tree, the red flower tree on the old bridge is an attractive check-in point. On the holidays April 30 and May 1-5, visitors to Tan Trao will see the golden color of the red flowers echoed with the voice of the stream flowing in the singing, the elasticity of the Tay girls. Blooming iridescent bunches of flowers. Tourists visit Na Nua shack. Red wine tree grows alternately on palm hills in the land of Son Duong, Tuyen Quang province. Tuyen Quang tourism survey team at historic Tan Trao communal house. The ecological village with many homestays is ready to welcome visitors on the holidays.

Born and raised in the capital, had the opportunity to study and graduate from the Master of Marketing program in the UK, but Vu Hanh Linh (24 years old) has a hobby of wearing ao dai instead of following emerging trends. youth. The image of a girl in a modern ao dai standing in front of an old dormitory with red flags, mossy old town walls or a newspaper stall has created Linh’s own character. “The ao dai is really beautiful. Of course my wardrobe still has a lot of dresses, T-shirts, shirts but there is always a separate drawer for ao dai. This compartment is getting tighter now,” was the word. share with Hanh Linh Zing. Innovative dresses suitable for young people. From economic students to the owner of a Ao Dai tailor shop For a long time, Hanh Linh has enjoyed traditional Vietnamese clothing, whether it’s traditional or modern ao dai. However, when she knew that ao dai was smooth, she really thought that she could stick with this outfit. Every Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, she “buys” a new set. Linh said her friends can “catch” her hobby because she invites them to go see ao dai too much. The feeling of wanting to wear ao dai gradually grew larger inside her while away from the countryside. At that time, what made Linh the most regret was that she could not carry all of her Vietnamese food and her dresser. Not only buying a lot, Hanh Linh also knows how to make ao dai by herself. After returning home, she looked for ao dai for the Mid-Autumn Festival but was not satisfied because she wanted something different. From there, she decided to buy self-made fabrics. Supported by family and friends after making the first product, Hanh Linh decided to open a Ao Dai tailor shop. She did not want to lose the characteristics of the ao dai, so the design was based on the spirit of respect for tradition. Ao dai made by Hanh Linh. The Ha Thanh-born girl expressed: “Ao Dai in some people can be too formal, too old, only for special occasions, it cannot be worn as everyday clothes. Therefore, I want to make ao dai which still keeps the characteristics of Vietnamese costumes but still remains young. An ao dai mixed with tradition and a little modern helps young people feel confident and comfortable to wear every day. That is what I aim for “. Being a student in economics, Hanh Linh admits her experience is built on what she sees and experiences. However, it is her love of drawing, coloring, shopping and viewing clothes and fabrics that has helped her to have a stable sense of color. This creates conditions for Linh in choosing and coordinating colors. During the work, she also had to learn more things in the garment sector, experimenting with materials, and carefully looking for Vietnamese clothes. “The outfit will look better if you are confident” Creating ideas, drawing what you like, choosing fabrics, cutting and sewing are the steps for Hanh Linh to make ao dai. She said she had to start over many times. Therefore, completion time depends on creativity and working mood. “I have a lot of ao dai. The traditional ao dai is discreet, the ao dai is a little more liberal to the youthful innovative ao dai. I have several styles in every style, from plain silk, linen, linen to fabric flowers, brocade … all colors, all styles. When I opened the Ao Dai shop myself, the number of Ao Dai increased rapidly, making me unable to count anymore, “Linh said. The 24-year-old girl also commented that ao dai is the most comfortable outfit to wear if you know the right materials to choose. Currently, Hanh Linh cannot count the number of ao dai she has. Hanh Linh used to think that she was too thin to wear well, and her skin was dark. But now, she is much more confident. “Any clothes will look better if you have the makeup that suits you as well as the outfit. The most important thing is to be confident,” she said. Ao dai is not only for people with a slim body. With overalls, girls who are slightly plump can try a more neutral tone or combine with a thin silk jacket to avoid exposing the biceps. As a girl with a slightly different hobby from her peers, Hanh Linh said that she simply wanted to share her love for ao dai with everyone. In Korea, China or Japan, it is not uncommon for traditional clothing to be worn on the street, so she wants to bring the ao dai to “weave” gradually on a young people’s normal day. “There are many young people who are very good at and try to preserve Vietnamese culture. The Vietnamese dress segment is no exception. Even the proposal for male students to wear five-body shirts as uniforms is supported by young people. Good thing, “Hanh Linh expressed.

Plump One of Phu Tho’s specialties is palm palm, processed from a small glutinous palm variety, for a flexible, fragrant part. After picking, people wash the palms and heads by boiling for 5 – 10 minutes to soften, then take out and enjoy. The steps are simple but require workers to be experienced because if they are done too carefully, the brush will be crushed and lose fatness; if not well, the brush will be embarrassed. Palmina is a popular dish, often served with garlic fish sauce. In addition to the red palm, the Phu Tho people also make palm salt into a melon or warehouse with fish. Palm leaves rice ball To have a fragrant and sticky palm leaf rice dish, choose a delicious rice cooked with rain water. After blowing the cooked rice, a wet towel was pulled out, then grasped tightly, rolling it thoroughly so that the rice ball was round, firm but still soft and supple. Before that, people had to choose the leaves of the rice cakes (young leaves), cleaned, dried and heated to soften. Next is to cut the palm leaves into square pieces and wrap the split rice balls, tie the ends up, then roll over and over. Rice is held with palm leaves for a sweet, fragrant flavor that can be kept for a few days. The palm leaf rice ball is often dipped with sesame salt or eaten with dry roasted pork, salted eggs … Palm silkworms Palm silkworm is a dish that only Phu Tho has. 1 week before processing, people cut a palm tree and then drop into the trunk about 20-30 silkworms to eat them until they are fat, the skin turns yellow and white before they can be processed. The first is to drop silkworms in a bowl of diluted vinegar to let them get rid of dirt, and prepare spices including salt, chili, pepper, and MSG. Then, people skew the silkworms through the bars of a small brush and grill over charcoal. When the aroma emanates from the grilled silkworms, the yellow brown color can be enjoyed. Grilled palm silkworms will taste better when enjoyed while still hot.

Bearing the hallmarks of a traditional craft village, the five-story house has walls surrounded by Bat Trang ceramic bricks. This work is the work of famous architect Vo Trong Nghia. Located in the heart of the famous pottery village, Bat Trang pottery house inherits traditional values ​​and modern development through impressive architecture. With a total area of ​​740 m2, the house has 3 layers of ventilation system: ceramic brick wall layer, green tree layer and glass door layer. The house is not only the living space of a family of 3 generations, but also a showroom of the family’s pottery business. Behind a layer of ceramic bricks is a green tree with tall trees reaching out through the foliage and shading through the large windows. With the main task of air conditioning, dust prevention, the green tree cushion plays an important role in reducing heat into the living space. In addition, the green tree factor is also a balance between modern comfortable life and friendly life with nature. Serving as the first ventilation layer in the passive ventilation system of the house, the ceramic tiles are arranged into small to large openings. Completed in 2020, the ceramic house is cool in summer but warm in winter.

“Coming back in April, the wind sings in summer. There are such blue horizons. The clouds are far away and the sun is far away ”… It is the hum in the soul of music lovers from Duong Thu’s song. April is the time when you feel spring waving for the last time on the sunny horizon, farewell the green color of leaves, clouds, wind … already dark green, hard, and the flower buds bear fruit to wait for the day to ripen … Spring is gone. The glorious summer was at a glance with all but full of sunshine and wind, with the resounding holy showers and thundering thunder. Yellow gerbera. April brings us many hopes and dreams of a burning summer. It is no coincidence that the students all looked up at the arch of the phoenix, watching the bunches of phoenixes that were about to burn a fiery red fire like a youthful soul. Summer is really the season of youth, the season of aspirations, but the moment of changing season still has things to do with … and that shows in this green April. In recent years, when April comes, when the phoenix has not yet bloomed, the yellow flowers have glittered everywhere like a sunny season has come. In Hanoi, people take lilies as the April messenger of nature. The pure, pure white lilies made the season of April more emotional. Heaven and earth is like that, but nature is not equal to the human soul. It is people with anxious love, full of emotions that make up a green April of life. Green April will lead us to a summer of love to come. Green April has returned, with the sea lover, always go to the sea to watch the new waves every day fading, white and creepy of the cold season, now turning deep blue to the end of the horizon of white clouds. In April, there was no feeling and concept of spring and summer, thanks to poetic music that has created such a lovely moment. Human souls and eyes have made a poetic green April flutter. Duong Trang Huong

Ancient buildings with both Eastern and Western architectural styles. Ancient buildings are a unique combination of both Eastern and Western architectural styles. Outside, the typical oriental dragon phoenix roof architecture. Although nearly 100 years old, the roofing tiles remain intact and have not faded over time. The mansion at 186 Ngoc Ha Street is located in the middle of Hanoi capital, but very few people know it because over time, households build houses to obscure the vision of the villa. The materials for building the residence are imported from France, Italy, Spain … Although nearly 100 years old, the roofing tiles have remained intact over time. French house architecture, when being imported into Vietnam, has also been modified more or less in terms of design and details to suit the locality. The area outside the fence at the entrance to the old mansion is a courtyard garden of 300 square meters wide. In particular, although the architecture is French style, the palace is cleverly dotted with typical East Asian architectural details, from the dragon shape curving on the fence wall leading to the house to the dragon and phoenix motifs. in the roof that was originally reserved for the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty. And here is a photo of the owner of the mansion. King Bao Dai’s real name is Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy (1913-1997), the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty. He is famous for owning many of the most luxurious mansions in Vietnam, with a total of seven mansions scattered across the country. Stepping inside, the interior designs are completely Western, with windows that are structured in French outer glass: the regular inside is shaded by lightning. Not only that, but the window system and sliding rail doors still operate smoothly after nearly a century. Electrical and plumbing systems go underground in the walls and under the floor. Even in the house, there is also a copper floor negative electric socket and water pump made in France that are still operating until now. The French villas or palaces always give priority to having trees to adjust the indoor temperature to a level that is not too high even on hot days. In particular, the architect designed the house cleverly added natural elements outside the window frame in the attic that is hot and humid so that the homeowner can take advantage of planting some more vines, increasing blue and aesthetics. What impresses anyone when visiting the house is perhaps the wide, graceful ironwood steps connecting the floors. In addition, the heating system and wooden wall-mounted cabinets available in all rooms remain original. The built-in wooden cabinet system is almost preserved. The interior design is completely Western, exuding luxury and nobility. Currently, the villa is being hired by an interior design company as a business premises. Mr. Ho Hoang Hai, the current owner of the villa, expressed his wish to have more historical and architectural information from researchers to help develop and preserve the unique architecture. This unique.

To keep your house cool in the Vietnamese climate, first of all, is the layout of the space, the location of light, reasonable wind, and ventilation thanks to open spaces. In addition, the selection of materials also helps to reduce some of the heat. Currently, there are materials on the market that can provide both sound and heat insulation well. Here are some suggestions of architect Bui The Long CTA | Creative Architects about materials that make your house cool year round. Use unburnt lightweight bricks You can use types such as block bricks, unburnt light bricks to help reduce environmental pollution. Solid brick walls, raw and un-painted brick walls also provide good insulation. Soil wall from mountainous ethnic people is now sought by many professional construction companies to apply in construction is also a worthwhile solution in the future. “Breathing brick wall” The use of “breathing brick wall” is also an option. “Breathing brick wall” includes a garden layer of 1.2 – 1.5 m combined with open brick wall, burnt brick built in the direction of continuous brick hole. From there, creating natural air inlets to help ventilate continuously 24/24 for the house. The less building layers of a wall surface, the quicker it heats heat, limiting heat retention, and heating indoor air. Spatial architecture with many layers of side corridor walls is also a method of limiting heat. Roofing tiles The roof is a part of the project that is subject to a considerable heat impact. Roofing with tiles or insulated corrugated iron will dissipate heat better than roofs made of concrete and tile due to the air space between the roof and the ceiling. For light-absorbing glass materials, in order to reduce heat, in addition to the way of insulating film, insulating glass is a good choice with no difference in price. Glass roofs or windows, doors should incorporate slots, ventilation bars to contribute to indoor air circulation. The glass wall material that has air insulation inside the brick is a material that is in common use. Wooden materials Solid wood materials limit heat gain, high inductance but relatively high cost, as well as longevity requirements, durability, so the use accounts for a low proportion of the common materials. The wooden houses have distinct beauty, cooler temperatures than concrete houses are many people love. Depending on the financial size of the homeowner can be considered to design. Using water surface or planting trees to cover walls or roofs, trees in the house is also a natural solution to help reduce heat and cool the house.

Ancient buildings are a unique combination of both Eastern and Western architectural styles. Outside, the typical oriental dragon phoenix roof architecture. Although nearly 100 years old, the roofing tiles remain intact and have not faded over time.

The mansion at 186 Ngoc Ha Street is located in the middle of Hanoi capital, but very few people know it, because over time, households build houses to obscure the vision of the villa.

The materials for building the residence are imported from France, Italy, and Spain … Although nearly 100 years old, the roofing tiles have remained intact over time.

French house architecture, when imported into Vietnam, has also been modified more or less in terms of design and details to suit the local area.

The area outside the fence at the entrance to the old mansion is a courtyard garden of 300 square meters wide. In particular, although the architecture is French style, the palace is cleverly dotted with typical East Asian architectural details, from the dragon shape curving on the fence wall leading to the house to the dragon, phoenix motif at the roof that was only reserved for kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.

And here is a photo of the owner of the mansion. King Bao Dai’s real name is Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy (1913-1997), the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty. He is famous for owning many of the most luxurious mansions in Vietnam, with a total of seven mansions scattered across the country.

Stepping inside, the interior designs are completely Western, with windows that are structured in French outer glass: the regular inside is shaded by lightning. Not only that, the window system and sliding rail doors still operate smoothly after nearly a century.

Electrical and plumbing systems go underground in the walls and under the floor. Even in the house, there is also a copper floor negative electric socket and water pump made in France that are still operating until now.

What impresses anyone when visiting the house is probably the wide, graceful ironwood steps connecting the floors.

The French villas or palaces always give priority to having trees to adjust the indoor temperature to a level that is not too high even on hot days. In particular, the architect designed the house cleverly added natural elements outside the window frame in the attic that is hot and humid so that the homeowner can take advantage of planting some more vines, increasing blue and aesthetics.

In addition, the system of fireplaces and wooden cabinets in the rooms remains original.

The built-in wooden cabinet system is almost preserved.

The interior design is completely Western, exuding luxury and nobility.

Currently, the villa is being hired by an interior design company as a business premises. Mr. Ho Hoang Hai, the current owner of the villa, expressed his wish to have more historical and architectural information from researchers to help develop and preserve the unique architecture. This unique.

The old chapel of the Nguyen family church. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

For hundreds of years, the ancient houses have been considered as unique treasures of the people of Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, Hai Lang district in particular and the people of Quang Tri province in general.

However, under fluctuations of wars, natural disasters, time, now the preservation, restoration and transmission treasure This is for the next generations who are having many difficulties. To protect the ancient house is not only the efforts and efforts of the homeowner, but it is necessary to enter and care of the functional branches …

Unique cultural “heritage” of a countryside

Located next to the romantic O Lau river with three sides bordering the river, Hoi Ky village was established about 500 years ago. Considered land “Spirit of masterpieceSo this place is chosen by many mandarins, landlords, and wealthy families as the place to build land and build a house.

The old-school houses were born like that. Currently, Hoi Ky village also has 16 old communal houses, of which there are 15 houses and 1 family church. Most of the communal houses here have a lifespan of over 100 years. In particular, there are many houses with a lifespan of more than 200 years such as the house of Mr. Duong Quang Dan, descendants of Mr. Ky’s house (the rich man of the old landlords village); the house of Mr. Duong Van Tue, a descendant of the chief physicist; Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung’s family is descended from Mr. Do …

Taking us around the village, Mr. Nguyen Be, Secretary of the Branch, Head of Hoi Ky village said that each house of Hoi Ky ancient communal house has its own unique spirit of ancient architecture and lifestyle. To make these unique homes, its owners have to store wood for many years.

Those are the types preous wood Chosen for size color, block-tight box. The craftsman chosen to build a house must also be highly skilled. Every detail, even the smallest, of the house is meticulously designed.

In particular, according to many people, when the house is completed, when the house is checked and accepted, the owner will use a large mug of water to pour into the joint position between the wooden pillars. The house is rated when water does not flow through those locations; If the water is leaking, the landlord will “arrest” the worker. Therefore, each old house is an expensive and enthusiastic work of art, valuable in terms of history, culture, architectural art of both the builder and the owner.

Designed in the form of 3 rooms with 2 wings or 1 room with 2 wings, the middle room for ancestor worship and reception desk, the Western room for men to live and the East room for women to live, the houses here are all bearing signs The private countryside of the Central region when there is a mezzanine known as “tra” to store rice, rice, utensils and is a shelter for families when flood water rises.

Hoi Ky schoolhouse has a distinctive design with many typical architectural elements such as roofing with tile; the textbook door opened and closed like a book; The system of incense sticks, columns, trusses, racks are elaborately carved according to the aesthetic of the homeowner, depending on the class of mandarins or landlords to have suitable and diverse patterns …

Away from the bustling life of the city, to the old house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, visitors may think they are lost in the past with the areca trusses. rows of betel nuts, yellow apricot trees in front of the alley and green tea trees are carefully trimmed.

Mr. Dung is a descendant of the 5th generation teacher Do, one of the famous people in the village in the past. Carrying out ancestral training, up to now, many generations of Mr. Dung’s family have preserved and kept the old house order. His house has a panel called “Four great roads” roughly translated as 4 generations of father-son-grandchildren always living in the same house. This is the advice and desire of the person who gave birth to this house to send to generations and descendants.

Currently, Mr. Dung’s family has two old-school houses, in which the main house in the middle of a room with two roofs is still relatively intact, but the other house has been modified and restored to serve the needs of use. like preserving the house.

Mr. Dung confided: Carrying out the teaching of his ancestors, his family is still trying to keep the house order according to instructions. Currently, the most difficult problem in preserving and conserving ancient traditional houses is the severity of natural calamities, especially before storms and floods like last year. Not only his family’s communal house, but also other families were severely degraded, and the structure of the house was damaged.

The roofs of the ancient houses of Hoi Ky are covered with tile (yin and yang). (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

It is very difficult to preserve the old traditional traditional houses, when the cost is very high and skilled workers are very rare. The temporary way in the short term is to keep the ancient system of the old chest intact and repair damaged places with bricks, cement …

Mr. Dung said his family had to repair many details such as the roof, the body, the front porch support system … to be able to serve the needs of using as well as protect the house.

Hundred year old school house conservation

In the two old houses of the Dung family, the East house was repaired with a concrete wall, the floor was re-tiled with flower tiles, the tile was also new in a modern style instead of tile. double-door instead of scientific door … However, the system of trusses and ancient chest is still intact with separate motifs. For the main house in the center, it still retains the ancient features, has not been affected much in the structure and construction structure. However, the system of pillars on the front porch and wall was repaired, renovated, built with cement …

Like Mr. Dung’s, Duong Quang Dan’s house is also in a similar situation, although the system of the communal house still remains unique because the system of ancient temples over 100 years old, scientific doors and tile …

However, due to the time factor, the house was degraded, Mr. Dan also restored the house to suit the needs of use. The 4-pillar system in front of the eaves has been rebuilt with concrete, the side of the house is rebuilt with cement walls, the floors are tiled with flowers … This is the common feature of most ancient houses in Hoi Ky village today. . In order to suit the needs of use as well as overcome the impact of time and natural disasters, most ancient houses are renovated and remodeled by the owner.

With a unique imprint on the personality and soul of a countryside from the time of opening and setting up a hamlet, but today, this communal house is facing the fierce of time and natural disasters. Currently, many houses have been seriously degraded. Besides, the repairs encountered many difficulties when the implementation cost was very high. Most of the houses are renovated in the form of renovation when it is not possible to restore the original condition according to the original design.

A house of Hoi Ky ancient chest has been repaired and refurbished. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

Mr. Bui Van Sinh, Chairman of Hai Chanh Commune People’s Committee, said the biggest difficulty in preserving the throne ancient communal house Currently, they are not properly preserved but mainly rely on the restoration of the house owner. Because of the difficulties in the maintenance and maintenance funding, many families want to sell old traditional houses because of the above reasons.

Facing this situation, the commune held propaganda and advocated people not to sell but to take measures to protect and preserve for the next generations. The commune government is also working with the Hai Lang District Department of Culture and Information to develop a project to connect Thac Cho – ancient village of Hoi Ky. Hopefully, the development of tourism will bring economic efficiency, help people restore, repair and protect as well as contribute to promoting the beauty of Hoi Ky ancient village to tourists from near and far.

The Hoi Ky ancient communal house system is a unique culture left behind by the ancestors’ generation that needs to be preserved and passed on to the next generation. However, to accomplish this, it is necessary to enter the conservation functions according to the original values ​​of the old traditional houses.

Mr. Do Van Binh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Tri province, said that Hoi Ky ancient village is a distinct advantage of Hai Lang district in terms of culture and history, this is also a place to visit. full of fun.

In order to promote the value of the old traditional houses, in the coming time, the Department will direct the professional departments to continue studying and preparing documents to recognize the title of Ancient Village, creating a premise for tourism development. community to attract domestic and international visitors to visit. Thereby, it creates conditions for promoting the unique image of Hoi Ky ancient village as well as generating income for the locality, contributing to the protection and restoration of ancient traditional houses.

The Department will accompany the locality in planning and mobilizing tourism development resources associated with conservation, restoration, embellishment, and promotion of the values ​​of culture and heritage … /.

The roofs of the ancient houses of Hoi Ky are covered with tile (yin and yang). (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

Each house has a diaphragm, which is the advice of the ancestors to leave for their descendants. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, the 5th descendant of teacher Do, one of the famous people of the previous village has been restored due to natural disasters and space. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune is the 5th descendant of Mr. Do, one of the famous people of the village before. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

A house of Hoi Ky ancient chest has been repaired and refurbished. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

All the doors of the old traditional houses are locked doors that open and close like a book. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The system of trusses of the ancient communal house is engraved elaborately. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The system of trusses of the ancient communal house is engraved elaborately. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

An ancient painting over 100 years old has been preserved by the people to date. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The old chapel of the Nguyen family church. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The old chapel of the Nguyen family church. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)

The house of Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung (56 years old), Hoi Ky village, Hai Chanh commune, the 5th descendant of teacher Do, one of the famous people of the previous village has been restored due to natural disasters and space. (Photo: Thanh Thuy / VNA)