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.

The skylight is both the center of the house, and a small yard for planting trees and tying swings for children. She shared, in addition to the rough construction and interior design, she and her husband decorate and design small details, making the house more lively. The skylight part is like the heart of the house, a place for the children to have physical activities and learn through movement games. It is a small corner with a little sunshine, a little green, a little cool wind. The kitchen and dining room are connected to the yard and skylight, so she can do housework while keeping an eye on her children. The wall in the kitchen cabinet is hand-painted by Mai Fang. The pattern matches the paving stone in the yard. The dining table is assembled from many different sets into a complete set. The table is a large wooden board, attached with iron legs. In the dry season, she uses the yard to place a swimming pool, while in the windy season, the leaves rustle. On the skylight there is a sliding glass door, in the rainy season, let the rain fall on the yard. “Many people wonder why my wife and I spend so much space on the skylight. Because I want the children to have time to breathe in some fresh air, so that the older children can love and be proud of their own home,” said Ms. Detail of decorative flowers and grass by the owner. Camping at home. The fern tree in the yard combined with the pair of duck statues makes the home space closer and more rustic. The shelf on the refrigerator is Mai Fang’s husband to store dry or rarely used items. The side wall is painted green for the 2 girls to draw chalk instead of the regular board. The kitchen when the lights are on is very cozy, a place to witness the dear moments of the extended family. Hand-painted textures are quite similar to tiles. The owner’s kitchen table uses black to clean and not stain. The master bedroom has a large window overlooking the skylight. The female owner is an aesthetic person, so every corner is very delicate. The second floor has a desk, a study table for children and a mirror. Mai Fang’s daughter’s bedroom, the wall she painted with watercolors, acrylic colors. Bedroom decor cute, eye-catching with blue, white and rattan furniture. At leisure time, the children spread their toys all over the floor, but after they are done, Mai Fang guides them to clean the room themselves. Thanks to that, the room is always neat. Mother loved painting, so her two daughters also inherited that passion.

In the role of captain of the Vietnamese team, Que Ngoc Hai always plays to the fullest in both time and quality. The cleaning center in 1993 just completed a new house in Vinh City (Nghe An) not long ago. Photo: Teb Tran TV Que Ngoc Hai’s house is built on a land of more than 100m2, spacious design, has three floors. Photo: Teb Tran TV The first floor is the yard and living room. The 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms and a resting place. The third floor is a worship room, a small room to relax and a terrace. Photo: Teb Tran TV The value of the land and the cost of completing the house is estimated at several billion dong. This is the result that Nghe midfielder and his wife got after a period of hard work. Photo: Teb Tran TV According to the disclosure, the wife of midfielder Que Ngoc Hai designed and selected the interior herself, taking the light gray tone as the main color for the house. Photo: FBNV. In the house, there is a skylight that helps the space to stay open, getting maximum natural light. Photo: Teb Tran TV In the middle of the first floor is a modern sofa set. Photo: Teb Tran TV Next to it is a cabinet hanging medals and rewards of Que Ngoc Hai in his football career. Photo: Teb Tran TV The kitchen and dining table are connected to the living room to create an open space. Photo: Teb Tran TV The bedroom of the couple Que Ngoc Hai is simple, with an additional balcony to enjoy the wind. Photo: Dream Home Sunny daughter’s room stands out with pink cabinets and beds. Photo: Teb Tran TV The bathroom is clean and spacious. The captain of the Vietnamese team also bought his daughter a bathtub. Photo: Teb Tran TV The terrace on the 3rd floor is large and airy. Photo: Teb Tran TV Que Ngoc Hai also designed a steam room to relax. The cost alone for this room was more than 200 million VND. Photo: Teb Tran TV Video: Close-up of the Vietnamese team on their way to the UAE to win tickets for the third qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup. Source: Vietnamnet

Floating houses are no longer a strange idea to residents living in rivers, lakes and swamps, but their designs are quite simple and not as diverse as modern ground-floor models. However, Suzanne Stefan’s 2021 Housing Award-winning project from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) offers a new perspective for those who prefer floating homes. Stefan designed a floating house on a floating foundation made in the 1990s that is close to the beach and has access to a garden near Portage Bay. The house consists of a single floor with a total area of ​​60 square meters. The exterior walls are clad in dark cedar and Richlite, a synthetic material made from plastic blotting paper. The house uses sliding doors to save space. The inside of the house is divided into two zones. One side consists of the common spaces – open kitchen and dining area, separated from the living room by retractable fabric curtains. The rest of the house has two wood-paneled bedrooms and a bathroom. The designer used glass doors in all rooms except the bathroom to create a sense of open space for the house. The floor is made of whitewashed oak and pine. In the kitchen, stainless steel was used for the countertop and backsplash. The house has 3 skylights, allowing natural light to comfortably enter the house.

The house in Long Khanh City (Dong Nai) was born with such a purpose. The person who made the drawing is architect Nguyen Do Anh Quy. The width is narrow, but the architect makes the most of the space, adding a side garden corner. Mr. Quy chose warm brown tones for the house. However, the house is not too dark but still gets natural light from the skylight and stairs. Besides, the living room is arranged as an open space, with domes, high ceilings and large windows to keep the room airy. With the garden next to it, the architect can arrange many glass doors in the kitchen and living room. Particularly, the large glass door in the kitchen also helps to effectively deodorize. The indoor Taiwanese eagle tree (this tree rarely sheds leaves) and combined with the green space, both create accents for the living room and help the homeowner feel comfortable every time they step in. The stairs look like they are suspended. The stairs use wooden borders and transparent glass, synchronizing the overall color of the house and making the space more spacious and spacious. Under the stairs, the architect made a small corner, helping the family have a special corner to “chill”. With this design, looking at us, we feel that the stairs are “floating” in the air, but in fact the entire staircase is supported by a large pillar below. Under the stairs arranged into a place to sit and drink tea. Mr. Quy said that the owner wants the interior to be simple, with few distracting details but to ensure the comfort of a 5-star hotel. The architect used a few more lamps with the colors of the Vietnamese countryside. A small garden, where the family watches the stars, drinks tea or eats BBQ. This area is installed with a heat-resistant roof system and an iron frame for growing climbing plants. The dome has the effect of helping the ceiling to be higher and more airy. Modern living room with skylight. Plants that can be grown indoors, bring fresh air and ensure freshness. The bathroom is large, with a large window for sunlight. When finished using, the owner opens the door for air circulation. Thus, the toilet area is always clean and dry. The bedroom is cozy and light. The sofa set in the bedroom is made of rattan and wood, bringing a lot of the breath of the Vietnamese countryside. L shaped wardrobe. This is also a dressing room, separated from the bedroom by wooden columns. The TV cabinet separates the sofa set from the bed.

This is the house of a daughter in Australia for her parents in Vietnam. The request of the owner wants to build a solid and beautiful house for parents. House functions must be reasonably distributed, airy and have a garden; Modern interior and easy to use. The house is completely new built with neat and delicate lines, with enough curves to help the overall feel more soft and lively. Fully equipped and modern space for the elderly. Around the house is a large yard so that when there are guests of the third party, they can enjoy planting bonsai and the whole family can live close to nature. The house has a construction area of ​​260 m² with a ground floor and a floor. Dong Trieu Villa was completely rebuilt within 8 months The new house is designed with a modern style. Architect Nguyen Do Anh Quy (Sun Concept) uses large glass windows instead of walls to ensure the maximum amount of natural light, making the space more airy. The main color is white that combines warm and cool furniture, along with green corners to neutralize all colors inside. Architect Anh Quy said, from the rough part, the paint part, the interior, the furniture in the house were built and completed on schedule and similar to the design. The design was very satisfied by the owner from the beginning, so everything went smoother. The architect designed many large glass windows instead of walls to receive the maximum amount of natural light. Around the house is a large yard for the pleasure of growing bonsai The entrance to the backyard The ground floor includes the front yard, living room, kitchen and bedroom. The living room is designed in a modern and simple style. The interior decoration with gray tones, mixed with white background color creates a warm and luxurious space. The kitchen and dining area occupy just enough space but are arranged very neatly and neatly. The bedroom is suitable for the elderly who do not need to go up and down the stairs. In this space, the architect still uses the main color of white, gray to create a very elegant and modern beauty. The owner is very satisfied from the design to the construction of the whole house. The spaces are reasonably divided, with skylights and lots of green space, furniture and colors are very harmonious with each other. From the kitchen space, the dining area can overlook the garden through large glass doors. The kitchen and dining area are arranged very neatly and neatly, full of kitchen cabinets and convenient kitchen island. The stairs leading to the floors have more prominent colors. The second floor includes a small living room, bedroom, worship room, balcony. Still in harmony with the design language of the ground floor, the spaces on the second floor are spacious and filled with natural light with many glass windows. White and gray are still used, all color elements bring good-looking, modern beauty to the entire space. On this floor, there is a space arranged into a small living room so that the family can gather, talk together and admire the surrounding green landscape. The balcony is spacious, with seating arrangement to enjoy the view and relax. On the second floor, the architect arranged a small living room space for the family to gather and chat. The architect calculates the size so that the skylight is just enough to get the wind to get light, aesthetics without being hit by rain The main color tone creates a very elegant and modern beauty The worship room is dignified, the altar is in the typical classical style of Vietnam. The bedroom is simple, neat and fully functional.

The concept of feng shui may vary from person to person and from time to time, but the common goal needs to bring positive meaning to the user. According to KST Vo The Duy (CTA|Creative Architects), the building first needs to be reasonably designed, with the right functions, to satisfy all the needs of the users. It is the correct and convenient use of the house that will bring comfort, satisfaction and peace of mind in the mind of the owner. It is also a way to bring luck into the house. Depending on the owner, there will be more or less regulations on feng shui layout. The less regulations, the easier the design is to open and expand and bring many benefits to the homeowner. Architect Vo The Duy shared: “Fortunately, most of the clients we meet do not have too many regulations on feng shui and most of those feng shui regulations also coincide with the requirements of the designer.” Wall house (CTA|Creative Architects) with a ladder layout at the end of the house, connecting the two common spaces and the atrium. Talking about the principles of stair design, the principle of rationality in traffic and safety should be put on top. The stairs are the vertical traffic axis, which is also an important factor in the traffic arrangement of the house. Convenient, fast transportation and thereby creating interesting spaces in the house is a requirement of traffic design. Routes, directions, traffic intentions will be the main skeleton for the design of each house. The house has many interesting, airy, connected spaces because of the traffic layout, but the location of the stairs is a key factor. Regulations on height, clearance of handrails, handrails or farthest distance to stairs (25 m) should be ensured. However, depending on the nature of the building, these factors can be reduced to serve design requirements or homeowners’ preferences. Some projects have used handrails without bars or removing hands as examples of flexibility in these requirements. Depending on the needs of each homeowner, the design of each house will be different, there is no general rule for the location of the stairs other than the appropriate functional requirements. In addition, depending on the functional requirements, it is possible to know the position of the stairs in the traffic position so that the connection of the spaces is the fastest. Because next to the convenience is the requirement for escape safety. For example: Most houses are block-shaped townhouses, stairs are usually arranged in the middle to facilitate traffic between floors. From there the traffic axis is vertical and from that axis, the function rooms also surround the stairs. Stair space can be combined with skylights to take advantage of the empty space to create a larger atrium, helping to ventilate and get better light. The combination of gardening and planting trees under the skylight is also a very popular application. Some staircase design ideas are right on the façade, creating an interesting layout, evoking curiosity, but inside the traffic axis still ensures coherence and harmony. There is another idea of ​​the position of the stairs at the end of the house, but this is a horizontal position with the layout of the rooms on both sides. The idea that the stairs are both a place for traffic, a space for learning, playing, shelves, and sitting steps is also an idea that architects often apply. Therefore, designing the stairs according to architect Vo The Duy will have no principles other than rationality and design intent to create a livable space for the homeowner.

Recently, a number of foreign architectural news sites and magazines simultaneously published pictures of a tube house with a unique design in Da Nang. This tube house is located in VIP Hoa Xuan island area (Cam Le district, Da Nang city), is the living space of a retired couple with their two children and their mother. The front part of the house is used as a craft shop, the remaining functional blocks of the house are designed based on the vertical balance element. Thanks to the opposing nature of each space to bring a natural flow and enjoyable experience at each time of day for homeowners. The house faces west, so the designer has created many large gaps in the house with skylights to minimize noise, dust and harsh sunlight from outside. At the same time, thanks to the empty spaces, the indoor air is continuously circulated. Along with the source of fresh air, to reduce the harshness of the weather in Central Vietnam, the owner also planted more trees to bring a feeling of coolness and harmony with nature. The bathroom space of the house All materials such as fired bricks, grindstones, rustic stones, etc. are locally sourced while the furniture of the house is old family stuff.

In early 2020, when starting to build a villa 3km from Da Lat market, he and his sister discussed with the architect to choose this style. The feature of the English-style villa is the wide and high glass door system. The wall is covered with natural stone, ensuring durability over time, suitable for Da Lat’s climate. The villa was completed in November 2020, total construction time is about 10 months. The project consists of 4 floors (basement, ground floor, upstairs, attic), each floor area from 150-200m2. The architect is a family acquaintance, and at the same time he hires an additional technical design engineer. Outside the villa, the owner uses natural stone for cladding. The advantage of this material is that it is durable and beautiful over time. Warm white is the main color that helps to handle light well, creating a pleasant feeling for a space with lots of glass. The main color is white, using pink, gray and blue colors of the interior as accents. Hoang Cuong added that, to overcome the disadvantages of a house with many glass doors, he uses vacuum-tempered double-glazed box glass, which is soundproof and insulated, so it ensures the temperature stability inside the house. The entire interior of the house is designed and imported with simple but luxurious and eye-catching golden details. Full of sunlight, bringing warmth to the house in a cold country. The style of modern farmhouse villas puts the family element first and the common living space is always given the highest priority. Classic design has sustainable aesthetic value but is limited in terms of utility compared to modern construction applications. With modern famhouse, all desires are satisfied by the perfect combination of modern functionality and emotional details for those who love classic beauty. The dining table is assembled from 2 small sets into a large set, enough for 13 people to sit. Every detail in the house such as: Lamps, lamps, paintings, statues are meticulously cared for, imported from abroad. The house is built in a split-level structure, the stairs are located in the middle of the house, radiating to the rooms and forming an open skylight. Stair tiles are imitation wood tiles, look warm and match the tone of the house. Skylights bring light to the house on cloudy days, looking down the stairs like a spiral from above. The bathroom uses green tones, neutral with warm white. Young owner of the villa. The kitchen is separate from the faucet. The faucet part is installed on the island, making it easy for homeowners to prepare food, without affecting the kitchen. The island table has 3 more gilded bar stools. When there are few people in the house, the owner can eat here. Kitchen with living room. Window frame overlooking the city.

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

The 4-bedroom villa in Ho Chi Minh City designed by female architect Bich Huyen since 2017 has many unique features, especially the 40m2 wide skylight courtyard located in the middle of the project. The owner is an elderly woman who loves nature very much, likes open space, modern. Ms. Huyen shared, the house was built on a piece of land with an area of ​​7.5-8x22m, the house was built with 2m behind, 2m in front. Instead of making a front or back yard, the architect placed the courtyard on the central axis of the site. The house was built on a split floor around the yard. The garden area has an automatic sliding roof system, the owner can adjust the opening – closing to get the wind. When it rains, the sliding roof closes, ensuring the yard remains dry. Ground floor is garage, warehouse, auxiliary works, living room, swimming pool, garden. The house faces the North, with little sunlight, so Huyen arranges glass in the front. Behind the house is the extended south direction, taking maximum cool wind for the house. To ensure the sustainability of the building, the architect uses pressed pile foundations. Pile foundation is a form of foundation construction based on reinforced concrete square piles, using specialized machines to press piles deep into the ground. This type of foundation is very strong, can be used on soft ground and has good durability, suitable for high-rise townhouses. Homeowners often receive guests, meet relatives at the green skylight. The kitchen is located “climbing” above the swimming pool. The kitchen is located above, forming a roof for the swimming pool below. How to design such a swimming pool, helps to save maximum space and area. The hanging garden is located on the hallway. Relaxing corner in the garden. “Although it has been built for 4 years, the villa is still quite new now, because the owner has kept it very carefully,” Huyen said.

Skylights have the effect of taking in light and convection of air. (Illustration) As an indispensable space for a modern townhouse, the skylight has the effect of bringing in light and convection air. In addition, the area of ​​​​the skylight is also an ideal place to decorate the small landscape, helping the homeowner add more beauty to the house. Forest miniatures Trees are always the optimal choice when decorating skylights. Planting trees in this area is very easy to rot because of weather conditions, so homeowners should choose plants that are easy to live, do not take much care. To make the green landscape more natural, homeowners can combine it with stones, gravel or other garden decoration materials. If the small landscape design in the skylight is a tree population, the trees should be arranged into three floors. (Illustration) Trees should be arranged according to the principle of three tree layers. Large tree used to create a common theme. The second tier are plants that are shorter and thinner than the host plant. The bottom layer is the trees as the background, the shape needs to be smaller and thinner. When creating forest miniatures at skylights, homeowners should pay attention to the contrasting relationship between trees, such as between sparse and dense; between focused and discrete; between big and small; between host and guest; between competing and yielding… to create a natural tree population. Contrasting relationships between trees in the population should be noted. (Illustration) There are differences in morphology, living conditions as well as care among varieties, so if you want to be effective when designing forest miniatures, homeowners should plant trees of the same species. Small scene of cactus On the market today there are many types of cacti such as grandfather cactus, rabbit ear cactus, dragon fruit cactus, fox tail cactus, melon cactus… each type has its own characteristics in shape, color and flower . The cactus in the skylight is usually designed in the style of a flower bed. (Illustration) Cactus flowers in a very diverse cycle that no other ornamental plant has. Ornamental cacti are selectively bred and tamed for a long time. The appeal of cacti is easy to graft, rich in shape. Small landscape cactus in skylights are often designed as flower beds, depending on the size of the skylight, choose the appropriate number of plants. The front row chooses small plants or creeping plants. In the back, choose taller trees, not necessarily in rows. Sometimes a tall cactus is enough to make a fancy miniature. (Illustration) No need to arrange much, sometimes a tall cactus standing alone also makes a fancy miniature. Note when choosing cacti for beauty, homeowners should use light-colored bricks in the skylight area. Small rock scene Stone miniatures are a very popular style of skylight decoration in Western countries, especially with large-area villas. Natural stones, artificial stones are arranged alternately with plants that will create vivid miniatures. Stone miniatures are very popular in Western countries. (Illustration) When designing a rock landscape, homeowners can combine waterfall decoration with vines, ferns or flowers. With the shape of a small stream, it is possible to combine aquatic plants such as reeds, reeds, water bamboos. To create natural beauty, you should choose rocks with rough surfaces, rough edges, and more valuable moss or lichen. Note that one stone must be used and when stacked, it must be shaped like a natural joint. Small rock landscape combining waterfall, vines. (Illustration) In case the space is not large enough, where it is not suitable to arrange a rock garden, a stone wall as a background for climbing plants is a suitable idea. Note when choosing stone materials, such as display stones, you should choose pebbles, granite, slate…, planter stones that use permeable stone. Stone shape also depends on the function, such as stone for wall or embankment should choose rectangular block stone; waterfall stone used flat type (to create water shelf) combined with cobblestone for stream wall; block stones for stream banks; stone for bridge should use block stone to build foundation. Ceramic miniatures In interior decoration and especially at skylights, ceramic miniatures have created a new and attractive style when bringing an idyllic beauty, rough but bearing the breath of the village. There are many types of ceramics commonly used for display such as ceramic paintings, vases, decorative motifs, etc. The ceramic vase itself is a work of art. (Illustration) Ceramic vases are inherently works of art. Long-necked vases, tall tubular vases, “big belly with tight mouth” vases, combined with other materials such as silk, beads, rattan. If you know how to coordinate with plants, the decorative value of pottery will be higher. Choosing ceramic surface material depends on the design style of the house. With a modern and youthful home style, it is advisable to decorate ceramic vases in a disruptive style, with hot colors and strange shapes. The jars and jars are suitable for traditional tropical style houses. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

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

Here, the house is divided into 5 parts that are almost equal in length. And the real living space for birthdays (eating, sleeping) only accounts for two parts, the remaining three are almost empty for the front yard, back yard and skylight, garden. In particular, the garden area in the middle of the house becomes the center of art and handles ventilation and light for all the remaining surrounding spaces. The functional spaces are designed to allow people living in the house to enjoy the green, airy views outside. The main tone of the house is white, gray with light decorative pieces in a minimalist style, minimizing redundant details to fully enjoy the living space. The bathroom has an additional small steam room, which is an essential relaxation place for the family but often neglected when it comes to home design. Just 1m2 is a place that brings many health benefits to the family, relieves pain, relieves stress, detoxifies toxins… The balcony is less boring when used as an aquarium, while watching the fish swim both below and above and create a unique feature for the house. The living room is connected to the kitchen, making the housewife’s kitchen use more reasonable and convenient. The terrace has only a small space so that every early morning the owner can make a cup of coffee to watch the sunrise, exercise, and grow vegetables. Sometimes in the evening, you can have a BBQ party with friends and relatives. Although it is a townhouse, the owner has “sacrificed” the daily living space to reserve an area for relaxation needs such as an aquarium, a mountain corner, a place to grow ornamental plants, flowers, etc. For the weekend. , Tet holiday, it will be a place to meet, have fun, chat with family and friends. Address: Le Trong Tan Street, Tan Phu District, HCMC
Construction design: ARC DESIGN & BUILD

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Normally, the green landscape in the skylight area will be designed with three floors of trees. The arrangement of these tree floors will help the miniatures look more natural. When choosing to plant a population of trees in a skylight, homeowners should use the contrasting relationship between the trees. (Illustration) However, homeowners need to apply the law of change to handle a series of contrasting relationships of tree populations such as: between sparse and dense, between concentrated and discrete, between large and small trees, between paintings. win and give in… Depending on the area of ​​the skylight, arrange the number of trees so that it is just enough, easy to move for care and hygiene. The skylight has a large area, so only the soil should be left in the planting area, the rest can be paved with stones or gravel. This layout both brings natural beauty and is easy to care for the tree. Planting bonsai in the skylight should design three floors of trees. (Illustration) Here are some plants that are suitable for planting in skylights: Plants grown in skylights today are very diverse in shape and color. With the main trees with a height of 1m – 2.5m, the homeowner can choose the mountain fortune tree, Hawaiian areca, honeysuckle, great rich man, Kim Thien, Japanese bamboo, honeysuckle… The beautiful betel nut trees can also be grown in the lower floors such as betel nut youth, betel nut king, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, etc. King betel nut is one of the suitable plants to grow in the skylight. (Illustration) Shrubs that can be planted in the skylights such as five houseplants, ten thousand Thien Thanh, small brooch, clover, millennium sui. The flowers are less abundant but can still be grown like Italian orchids or anthuriums. Hawaiian areca is a type of ornamental plant that easily blends in with the indoor environment and has the ability to absorb chemical toxins. Due to the high water requirements for growth, Hawaiian areca needs to be watered evenly, so the soil should not be too dry. Hawaiian areca is a popular houseplant because it has the ability to absorb toxins. (Illustration) In addition to flowers, many homeowners choose to plant trees with beautiful leaves, such as ten thousand thousand thousand. The advantage of this plant is that it has a long time to enjoy, rich in styles and colors, and requires little care. As a tropical plant, the ten thousand swan prefers a warm, humid and semi-shady environment. This is a plant that cannot tolerate cold, living in an environment of not less than 15 degrees Celsius. Avoid planting ten thousand thousand thousand in drafty places. With beautiful leaves and little care, thousands of Thien Thanh are suitable for planting in skylights. (Illustration) Phat Loc tree (another name is lucky bamboo) is also a suitable plant and meets the needs of every homeowner. The fortune tree is widely used in interior decoration, meaning to bring good luck and fortune to the family. The advantage of the plant is that it is easy to grow and will take care of. The plant lives in a humid environment, so just pay attention to watering enough. Avoid planting the plant in hot, direct sunlight. In addition to the advantages of being easy to grow and easy to care for, the fortune tree also has the meaning of bringing good luck and fortune. (Illustration) As a plant that not only eliminates toxic gases and regulates the temperature at the place of planting, Japanese bamboo also has feng shui meanings. This is a plant that likes shade and moderate humidity, very suitable for planting in skylights. Shade-loving and easy to grow, Japanese bamboo is suitable for planting in skylights. (Illustration) According to feng shui, Japanese bamboo is a plant with high yin, so it is suitable for planting where there is a lot of yang. Those are places with a lot of people passing or at the location of stairs up and down. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

The harmonious combination between green trees and blue system makes the townhouse bring relaxation and peace. Photo: Quang Dam The house is located on the road in Ba Ria urban area, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. The owner is a young couple with a small daughter who wants to build a peaceful place with lots of trees, so they named the house: Peace House. The townhouse should of course still retain the modern and comfortable breath. The outside facade of the house. Photo Quang Dam “When talking with us, the owner gives the top criteria as owning an open space, lots of trees and getting as much air circulation as possible through every corner of the house,” the Ant team said. I.Studio’s architect said. The 1st floor (ground floor) includes front parking, living room, kitchen, dining room and relaxing backyard with green trees and light. The living room is decorated with dark wood but feels very light. Photo: Quang Dam The back kitchen is airy with the door opened to the maximum, overlooking the green space of the trees behind the house. Photo: Quang Dam To optimize comfort and improve the quality of living space, the entire 2nd floor (1st floor) is for master bedroom and toilet combined with dressing room. The master bedroom on the 2nd floor also has a glass door with a curtain to maximize natural light. Photo: Quang Dam The system of sunshades on the balcony but still ensures the ventilation to catch the sun and wind. Photo: Quang Dam The unique feature of the architecture in this house is that the spaces are connected by a glass bridge with a separate entrance inside. The 3rd floor (2nd floor) is arranged with the daughter’s bedroom, the large family’s office and the ancestral worship room. The glass bridge creates a separate path inside the townhouse. Photo: Quang Dam The house has a rooftop layout with a laundry area, a warehouse and a front yard for growing vegetables. To enhance the light for the house, the skylight is arranged in the center of the house throughout from the first floor (ground floor) to the top floor and is completed by the iron-framed roof. The terrace has an entire area for growing vegetables for family meals. Photo: Quang Dam Homeowners want to enjoy a private place, so the facade is covered by a system of blue and green trees that both create accents and create a green space while still being airy for the house. The materials used in the house are simple but modern, with dark colors to emphasize the strong personality of the owner. The walls are covered with dark natural stone, the iron frame is dark gray, and the interior is dark wood tone creating a cozy feeling. The front of the house is a combination of green trees and blue systems to prevent heat and dust. Photo: Quang Dam In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, the owner was satisfied because he had a peaceful house, Peace House, in harmony with nature but still comfortable and modern. The main architects: Nguyen Viet Cuong, Tran Huu Hoang, Nguyen Anh Dao, Nguyen Xuan Trinh. Design company : I.Studio.

Located in a densely populated area in Singapore, the house has a public walkway right next to it. Behind is a high-rise building under construction. Therefore, privacy issues become a major concern of homeowners. Accordingly, the architect prioritizes discreet walls on the outside of the facade. Plain brick walls in neutral tones help to reduce the rough, heavy feel of an introverted building. The window ensures ventilation for the space but has a compact design and is glued with one-way anti-seeing glass paper. The land is divided into two parts corresponding to the building and connected by a green garden in the middle. Garden design allows the house to have the necessary breathing space to limit the situation of long and narrow pipes. Contrary to the somewhat discreet facade, the space inside the house is towards open architecture and prioritizes connection. In addition to the garden space between the two buildings, the house has an additional opening that is a skylight to help get natural light. Homeowners feel full natural sunlight right in the house. The living room and kitchen are located in the front block. The living room and kitchen are located in the front block. Wooden furniture gives a cozy feeling. Image source: Derek Swalwell Video: House of 25m2- opportunity to have a house for many people? Source: VTV24

The house is located in Cam Le district, Da Nang city, built on a land of 100m2. The 3-storey building is designed with the idea of ​​bringing nature into every corner of the house, creating a comfortable living space with a fresh atmosphere. The outside of the building has an elegant and simple appearance with the main white color combined with the green of the trees. The project only builds 50% of the land area, in front of a large yard for parking and planting trees. The first floor is arranged as a kitchen – dining room and living room. A bit unusual is the kitchen – dining outside and the living room inside. The interior of the living room is in the style of a low table sitting on the floor. There are many trees around. At the end of the house is a skylight, under the skylight is a fish tank and a small garden. The koi fish tank is quite large and the sunlight from the skylight can reach the living room. The stairs go next to the skylight, the top is a glass roof, so the space is always bright. The rooms have green tubs facing the skylight. My bedroom is at the back of the house with the doors opening to the skylight, Green trees, water surface make the house air always airy and cool. The parents’ bedroom is located in front of the house, with a “curtain” of green trees outside. Next to it is a private bathroom.

The house is located in Ota area (Japan) built in 2016 on an area of ​​​​229m2 with a rather strange structure. The house is located in a shopping street. The east side of the house has a road, the south side is a 3-storey apartment building. The house is divided into two independent parts. Part is the living space of the mother, and the other part is for the son and small family. The house is designed with the purpose of being able to be converted to rent. The mother is on the first floor, while the couple’s son, wife and children are on the second and third floors. On the second floor, the owner arranges a living room with a small front yard. The third floor is the couple’s bedroom, the children’s bedroom and the bathroom. The first floor of the house has a balcony above. The 2nd floor is located in the middle as a piece between the two surfaces of the 1st and 3rd floors. To absorb light inside the first floor, the architect designed a sloping roof and a skylight along the edge of the roof. On the 2nd floor, this sloping roof becomes a slanted wall blocking the eyes of people living in the neighboring apartment. Along the edge of the balcony on the 2nd floor, green trees are planted to create a highlight of the green space. In the case of this house, the architect used a 3-dimensional form to ensure privacy and keep a distance from the surrounding houses. The architect believes that the design of the house in the middle of a crowded residential area ensures the surrounding circumstances and individual needs. The sloping roof style with glass panels like skylights attracts light inside. Area 2, in addition to the living room also has a kitchen. Large windows let light in. The bedroom on the 3rd floor still retains the traditional features of the old Japanese house style. Cozy and private sleeping space on the 3rd floor.

Skylights are often designed to light and ventilate exposed spaces such as stairs, bathrooms or bedrooms. On the roof, smart roofing is often used to illuminate and prevent rain. Skylights appear more and more in townhouses. (Illustration) Many homeowners open skylights but cover their roofs with light corrugated iron or glass. This design only solves the problem of getting light, the air will not be convection. Therefore, the roof of the skylight should have a gap, but still ensure the effect of preventing rain. Bringing nature into the house Houses with a large area should open the balcony towards the skylight like a split-level house. At that time, the homeowner can decorate with the railing of the balcony. Along with the variety of construction materials and modern techniques, skylights are increasingly modified and designed in many different styles. All towards the goal of bringing a better living space for homeowners, increasing aesthetics. Getting light and air convection are two advantages of skylights. (Illustration) If the house space is high, narrow and low-light, homeowners can design the skylight as a waterfall, a floating wall to bring nature into the house, turning this place into the “lungs” of the house. Material selection The downside of skylights is noise. Therefore, homeowners need to use noise-canceling materials. Planted areas or waterfalls should have a waterproofing solution. The planting site must be convenient for watering. Items hanging on the stairs and skylights must be easily removable. At corridor windows that open to skylights, safety railings must be arranged for children. Note that seating should not be arranged at the foot of the skylight to ensure safety. Air convection The essence of the skylight is to create the effect of air convection from bottom to top inside the well cell. This convection air flow will exit the well mouth carrying “dirty” gas, while the “clean” air outside will be sucked in. For a skylight to be effective, the path of convection air must be clear. (Illustration) The mechanism that creates the natural convection effect is the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the house, and the “paint gun”-type negative pressure effect on the well mouth when there is a breeze. To be effective, the path of convection air must be clear. Mini scene The area of ​​the skylight on the bottom floor is often used for decoration, as a miniature or can be integrated into some functional space such as the living room, dining room, lobby. Planting trees in skylights should choose plants with little care, no harm and no strong scent. Sky well for small house For townhouses with a small area, most homeowners are aware of the importance of architectural physics and interior aesthetics when there is a skylight. The design plan must have a skylight to turn the dark part of the house into the brightest and naturally ventilated place. In case the house is large enough and has a backyard, the skylight is usually arranged in the middle of the house, providing an open view. Depending on the shape of the land, skylights will be scattered depending on the layout. Small houses can still design skylights. (Illustration) The area of ​​​​the house is about 50m2, so a skylight should be arranged along the stairs on one side of the wall. This type of skylight is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for small houses. In some cases, the skylight is narrow and just a slit, but it provides very good air convection. At that time, the sunshades or diffusers are still utilized under the glass or plastic layer to bring soft light to the interior space. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

Built before the announcement of the postponement of the Olympics, this public toilet was added to serve passengers at Sendagaya Station and those visiting the National Stadium designed by Kengo Kuma for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The architects aim to design a small project with a big impact: “ We want to use simplicity to create impact and the solution here is height. Normally they look very heavy, but this time the walls don’t touch the ground, they float, elegant, like a work of art “. The toilet block is 7.5m high, almost twice the height of the station entrance, combined with a monolithic concrete facade that makes the work quite massive. The concrete walls are attached to the central columns and are about 50cm above the ground, creating an opening, allowing natural light and air to enter. The architects design the space using contrasting relationships with each other, such as “the feeling of floating of heavy concrete” and “the presence of light in the dark”, which we seek to eliminate. boundaries between people and buildings, creating a resonance between nature and architecture. The building has an area of ​​75m2, the entrance is located opposite the station. In the position of the door, we feel more clearly the suspension of the concrete block. The central area is a wash basin and male and female toilets are arranged on both sides. To create the feeling of “being at a hotel”, the architects used Akoya wood (which is 3 times stronger than natural wood with exclusive technologies) to make the partitions and signage made of wood. transparent copper to create a luxurious feeling. A long skylight is arranged along the building to get light from the roof. “ Taking in the light from above and ensuring ventilation through the opening below, we aim to create an architecture that allows people to experience the space and not just go to the public toilet “, the architects explained, adding: “ We think this is a collective effort to help revive the city before the Olympics. The building is also similar in size to regular toilets, giving it a familiar feel. On the other hand, people tend to think of unclean images of public toilets, so we want to improve this and turn the building into a work of art.” Project information: Design: Suppose Design Office Structure: Ohno Japan Material: ZO Consulting Engineers Contractors: Tatsu (ZEN hol) Light design: ModuleX Translate: Hoang Anh

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

Here are some suggestions for some open space design ideas for you today: Architect Bui The Long, CTA | Creative Architects, said: to create open space for villas is relatively easy, but for townhouses and apartments, open space is something that requires a lot of thought. Because in an open space, safety and privacy are things to keep in mind. For long townhouses, separating the spaces and then intermingling with green areas, the open space has the most area exposed to natural light. Here is a solution with many variations to liven up your living space. The interweaving of open spaces according to the area from the top down is often combined with skylights and vertical traffic is a staircase that contributes to expanding the space, bringing as much space as possible. Common living space, living room, dining table or playground are often arranged in the above area. The bedrooms will be surrounded to increase family connection. T-house project with open space combining stairs, atrium and living room. In addition, architect Bui The Long said that the open space along the length of the house is also a good idea. The open space with green trees will connect the used spaces into a continuous strip, ensuring that every area of ​​the house is in contact with nature and the garden. However, this idea needs the width of the house to be wide enough to design. Another idea about open spaces along the length of the house is that these spaces will be staggered. Between the openings between the function rooms will be the garden, trees. These small gardens will be scattered throughout the house, also bringing nature to all living spaces. In addition, the open space can be reduced but still need spaces such as the arrangement along the traffic corridor, the stair landing area is large enough. The bedrooms at the end of the house can design a bathroom that opens to a green garden, connecting with the bedroom without a wall, which will help expand the space, increase utility but still be private and safe.

Located on a 5x20m plot of land in a new urban area in Binh Tan district (HCMC), Connect House is the home of a young family of 3. When designing the house, the architect wanted to create a space that helps the people living in it feel comfortable and easily interact with each other. Therefore, the house minimizes the construction of walls. Instead of a system of glass walls, curtains… so that from the space of interference, the wife or husband can easily see what the other half and their children are doing. The skylight with green trees connects people with nature. The house consists of 3 bedrooms, all bedrooms have two windows, placed on opposite sides of the wall for easy air circulation. The ground floor is the space to arrange the common living areas, including the garage, children’s play area, kitchen combined with dining room. Stairs are also a space to help people feel relaxed like walking. Working corner overlooking the green space. The second floor is a children’s bedroom and a guest bedroom. Like many other tube houses, the 3rd floor of Connect House is used to arrange a laundry area, a small relaxation room and a terrace. Photo source: TOMQAST, Nhi Vu Video: House of 25m2- opportunity to have a house for many people? Source: VTV24