The narrow street house, the space is always full of furniture because the area is not allowed, is always the obsession of homeowners who have a modest land fund to build houses in urban areas; don’t worry, learn how to design smart like a house in one of the most densely populated areas of Tokyo (Japan) to solve the problem. The house in the picture has a total area of ​​51 square meters, but thanks to its geometric design, like large and small boxes stacked on top of each other, it creates a spacious and unique feeling for the outside appearance. Thanks to the boxy design, the house has wide open lines throughout, allowing more natural light and air to flow into the house than traditional townhouse designs. The outside of the house is clad in traditional corrugated iron in the shape of horizontal lines. The windows are designed to be larger than usual, breaking the dry industrial facade shape, keeping the house open and bright. Right at the entrance is a staircase next to the semi-basement, where the bedroom and bathroom are located. The interior mainly uses light and gentle colors to create the most spacious and simple feeling for the house. On the semi-basement floor is the kitchen space and also the place to receive guests of the owner. One side includes a kitchen cabinet, the other side will install a TV shelf. In the middle is the dining table and also the reception table. This is where the light is concentrated in the house. From the living room position, there will be a small ladder leading to the top tum, which is considered the terrace of the house, as a place to cool off at night for the owner. The house uses a wooden frame as a support, creating warmth and stability for occupants.

This is where a family of 3 generations lives. Mai Tu Anh shared, the condition of the house before repair was very shabby, sloppy, dark and full of rats and cockroaches. Not to mention smelly and unhygienic sewers. Tu Anh runs an online business but is an interior enthusiast, always dreaming of living in a comfortable, professionally designed house. Many times, she dreamed of buying a new house or rebuilding it, to make it a reality. However, the economy does not allow it, the current house has many advantages: Near the school of 2 children, near the grandmother’s house, only fifteen minutes to the old town. In the end, the couple decided to renovate their damp, run-down townhouse. The old kitchen smelled of musty, musty moss. Some people advised her to consider it, because anyone with enough money to do such a renovation. However, the results after completion surprised everyone. The messy townhouse suddenly “transformed” into a luxurious home thanks to the architect’s hand. “After every hour of stressful work, looking at the clean and airy kitchen, eating a real home-cooked meal together, I feel poor but happy,” Tu Anh confided. The new kitchen uses pastel blue and pink tones. At the same time, there are additional windows to help circulate air and eliminate odors. Dining place with eye-catching colors, tiled floor with vintage motifs. The overall kitchen is modern and luxurious. Tu Anh added that her house has undergone 3 home repairs so far. For the first time, 2 years ago, she and her husband renovated the house on a small scale, but the cost was too expensive, the cramped and messy situation continued. Things are still not as I expected. The second time a year ago, she remodeled the small bedroom. This time, she hired a professional design agency and felt very satisfied. The bright and clean new kitchen corner is an inspiration to help Ms. Tu Anh cook a family meal. The bowl rack can be moved up and down, convenient for arranging dishes. For the third time, at the beginning of 2021, she rented the unit that used to repair the small bedroom to design the master bedroom and kitchen. “The third time I repaired, I signed up for the industrial cleaning package. When finished, the house is clean, just need to move in, don’t have to clean up, “said Tu Anh. Because the two children still haven’t slept separately, after the renovation, the whole family still has plenty of space to live as well as a place to play for the children. The spacious bed is free to roll and especially the owner tries to minimize the furniture to avoid dust. The total cost of design and construction for the master bedroom and kitchen is more than 300 million, including electronics. “You hire a designer, they will do from drawing, construction, interior installation, cleaning… to decorations, curtains,” Tu Anh said. Over 7 years under the same roof, Ms. Tu Anh and her husband feel very satisfied with their achievements. The entire bedroom is a wedding dress more than 7 years ago. At that time, Tu Anh did not calculate that when having children, many things would arise. Bed 1m8 is cramped, not enough room for 4 people, must put an extra bed for children. The floor is rotted due to termites, so it should be carpeted. The new bedroom is scientifically arranged to make the furniture more neat. The extra bed of the big baby is also minimalist to fit under the bed. The balcony is removed, making it a reading corner, a storage cabinet. The makeover is considered by many to be “worth the money”. The wardrobe plays bare, for Ms. Tu Anh contains the “world” of fashion with countless accessories. Small bedroom cum office and study room. Because this bedroom is small, the architect closes a monolithic bed system. Tu Anh’s mother-in-law still wants to keep all the living room furniture, so she only paints it, closes the plaster ceiling and installs more led lights. At the entrance, there is a closet for shoes, a very convenient place to wear shoes. New replacement iron gate, suitable for the house aesthetic.

In the architectural dictionary or architectural structure book, there is certainly no entry “tiger cage” or definition of “tiger cage”. It can be described from reality as follows: “Tiger cage” is an iron cage fixed to the spaces in the loggia, balcony in the house. Its function is to expand the space, add more usable area and divide it to increase safety – especially to prevent theft. That part of architecture is not in books, completely created by folk. No one knows that architectural part and the name “tiger cage” ever in Vietnam. But according to the memory of many elderly people, “tiger cages” appeared around the early 80s of the last century in Hanoi, in old apartment buildings (at that time called collective houses) built in the 1980s. 60-70. The apartments in the old apartment buildings at that time were extremely modest in area and lacked amenities. The tiger cage was born with the first function to improve the area, installed in the balconies, the loggia was originally designed to dry clothes. This small area has significantly improved the function of the apartment. Some houses put potted plants as hanging gardens, some houses make storage, some houses turned into kitchens, some turned into… bedrooms. Depending on the function of use, after the iron cage is closed, people leave it open or cover part or all of it with cheap and temporary materials such as corrugated iron, board, pressed cork, nylon sheet… The first generation of tiger cages has a similar structure: it is an iron cage protruding from the top of the railing about 40-50cm, the main material is round iron Ø10-Ø12 or equivalent square iron. Later, some houses demolished the railings (mainly brick balustrades) and made iron cages from the floor. This method has expanded the floor area a bit, convenient for use. The “tiger cage” is said to have originated in Hanoi, gradually spreading to the northern provinces and then the whole country. House A6 in Giang Vo dormitory area (Ba Dinh district, Hanoi) is a 9-storey apartment building with elevator, completed construction and used in 2003. But so far this work looks no different from the apartment of the decade. 1970s by “tiger cage” . A high-rise apartment building in Trung Yen urban area, Cau Giay district, Hanoi. Many loggias have been enclosed in a new “tiger cage” style with glass doors outside and iron flowers inside. To about the late 90s, early 2000s; The second generation “tiger cage” was born, with new construction “technology”. That is, people have completely demolished the railing, removed the steel beam from the old floor to the space, poured a new floor, closed the iron cage and created a new space – a new room with a significant area encroaching on the outside space. . It must be added that, at this time, the needs of life have changed a lot, so the issue of area and accommodation is very urgent. Depending on the current structure of the building, construction solutions and even… the dose of homeowners as well as construction workers, people can reach a space of 1-2m, even 3m. Floating rooms like these are still called cuckoo cages, birdhouses or backpack houses. Making “tiger cages” has become a trend – but also a practical need in most old apartments. Now, in old apartments in Hanoi, it is very rare to find a balcony or loggia without a “tiger cage”. But that is not the end, the “tiger cage” seems to be just a transition for a while, but it is not. From apartment buildings, “tiger cages” have spread to townhouses. There are houses to make balconies, loggias, and then renovate and build iron cages as “tiger cages”; have a house as a “tiger cage” from the beginning. “Tiger cages” can be on the lower floors or the whole tum, terrace. As can be seen in most of the streets, there are townhouses with “tiger cages”. And even in many new high-rise apartment buildings built around 2000 in Hanoi, “tiger cages” also appear and are not unique in a few apartments. In addition to the need for usable area, the issue of safety is something that needs to be thoroughly studied from the perspective of society and construction industry. If in old apartments (under 5 floors) people are afraid of theft, in new high-rise apartments, people are worried about falling and falling from above. “Tiger cages” in old apartments and townhouses are often found on many streets of Hanoi. “Tiger cage” until now has not been old. There are still many homeowners in many different types of houses who have the need to make “tiger cages”, with many styles, for many reasons. If you search on Google for the phrase “Make a cage for a tiger with an iron cage”, there will be countless results of service facilities that meet this need. According to the plan, in the future, the old dormitory areas in Hanoi will be cleared to make way for new, high-rise and modern housing projects. Of course. And there have been opinions of some researchers that it is advisable to keep a part of the old collective areas, like a museum, to preserve the memory of a difficult time, as well as to show the urban development press. In that stream of opinions, the “tiger cage” is a special “heritage”, creating an impressive and difficult face of urban space, bold … Hanoi. Of course, this is a reluctant “legacy”. Tragedy “tiger cage” and what is the solution? Authorities, industry managers and experts have never acknowledged, supported or approved the “tiger cage” solution in housing projects. “Tiger cages” have many negative effects: affect urban beauty; affect the structure of apartment buildings – can even be dangerous for many old apartments; and affect the ability to escape, rescue and rescue if there is a fire and explosion incident. But the “tiger cage” is still present and constantly developing, in old and new apartments, in both old and new townhouses. That proves it still has advantages and needs for the majority of people, overcoming the fear of explosion and fire without a way out. In fact, there have been fires that have caused loss of life because the “tiger cage” covered and closed with no way out. But it was not until the fire that occurred on Ton Duc Thang Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi on April 4, 2021, along with the involvement of the media, that the problem of “tiger cages” awakened many people. The fire that killed 4 people in a family – is one of the most damaging single house fires in recent times. According to reports from the scene, the incident happened during the night; the house had only one way out, the main door, which was blocked by the fire; The victims ran to the tum floor, the highest place, but could not escape because the “tiger cage” was sealed, and died here. More painfully, in the cry for help from the sea of ​​​​fire, many neighbors tried to reach the place where the victim was trapped but could not pass the “tiger cage” from the outside. “The attic is so strong, it’s impossible to save people” – the helpless lament of a neighbor who witnessed the fire was quoted in many newspapers in recent days, leaving many thoughts. And then, the image of “tiger cages” – familiar and abundant in big cities, appeared continuously in newspapers in reportages, with many concerns and questions. “Tiger cages” in old apartments in Hanoi. What about townhouses, what about apartments? In fact, townhouses also have more escape locations and opportunities, because there are many floors, especially the terrace is the easiest place to escape (of course, no “tiger cage”); The apartment building has only one exit to the common corridor. In case there is a fire that cannot escape to the front door but the loggia is sealed by a tiger cage (in fact, most old apartments are like that) it is extremely dangerous. It should be added that with old apartments with small premises, few private rooms, if there is a fire, the fire breaks out – occupying space very quickly. In Hanoi, many years ago, there was a proposal for an urban renovation project in old apartment buildings, including the removal of iron cages and tiger cages in the balconies of the loggias of the apartments. It can be seen that this is not easy, if not impossible. People still find convenience and privacy benefits more practical than other factors. Now, perhaps not many people talk about urban aesthetics anymore, but fire safety is a matter of concern. There have been proposals made to mitigate the consequences of “tiger cages” if there is an unfortunate fire; such as the fact that houses living close to each other, adjacent to organize an emergency exit to each other’s houses; or make small escape doors on the “tiger cage”, to use when there is a problem. But these proposals are also not easy to implement, because in urban areas, people are used to knowing that every house knows their own house, and the worry that the exit door will become “Asin’s heel” for crooks to take advantage of. Saying “tiger cage” is bad, affecting urban aesthetics is very easy. It is easy to say that the “tiger cage” should be removed to ensure safety in the event of a fire. But the “tiger cage” is a folk product, it is associated with the people with the psychology, the consciousness of taking advantage, the temporary… has been deeply imprinted; and exist in an insecure society with too many evils, the story cannot be overnight. And sometimes, it is the architectural experts, urban managers, people who do fire prevention and fighting are also … living in houses or apartments with “tiger cages”. When the writer is working on this article, on April 16, 2021, Vietnam Television – VTV gave a short news, talking about the fact that the authorities and police of Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi have piloted campaigning and propagating 3 wards in the district, for households living in apartments with “tiger cages”, implementing the open the exit door in the “tiger cage”. The initial campaign so far – after a year, 60% with about 2,000 households have agreed and implemented. This model is being replicated to other wards. That’s just a small number compared to tens/hundreds of thousands of houses and apartments with tiger cages in urban areas. But anyway it is a good sign, to see that people’s consciousness has also had certain changes. It has been suggested that the “tiger cage” is an urban aesthetic tragedy, and it has also caused a literal tragedy like the fire mentioned above. That’s not wrong. But it is very difficult to have a sanction that is strong enough and flexible to handle this issue thoroughly. And perhaps, in the future, the “tiger cage” is still present as an inevitable part of life, and is always looking for… a solution.

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)

The current fireproof materials market is also very diverse and developed. Depending on the function of use, fireproof materials are arranged to ensure safety as well as in accordance with the construction budget. According to the advice of architect Bui The Long (CTA | Creative Architects), fireproof materials are special materials, so it will need professional advice to ensure safety and suitability. In addition, homeowners need to avoid widespread use, causing waste because fireproof materials are quite expensive. However, using fire prevention materials is only the last step to preserve the life and property of users. First of all, it is still necessary to ensure fire prevention from the beginning of construction such as arranging safe and suitable functional areas, arranging reasonable exit doors … For good fire protection for the house, homeowners need to make sure from the first step of construction. For the kitchen area, homeowners need to choose non-combustible materials such as stone, insulation panels, heat-resistant glass… At the same time, homeowners should switch to using induction or infrared stoves to reduce the risk of fire and explosion from gas stoves as well as when using stoves with a capacity of more than 4000W. In addition, the homeowner needs to install a self-cutting circuit breaker and attached safety wires. As for spaces such as karaoke rooms, indoor movie screenings, homeowners should use soundproofing and fireproof materials such as fireproof glass wool. Because these areas have a high risk of fire due to the arrangement of carpets, fabrics, cotton, etc. for drainage and soundproofing.

The current fireproof materials market is also very diverse and developed. Depending on the function of use, fireproof materials are arranged to ensure safety as well as in accordance with the construction budget. According to the advice of architect Bui The Long (CTA | Creative Architects), fireproof materials are special materials, so it will need professional advice to ensure safety and suitability. In addition, homeowners need to avoid widespread use, causing waste because fireproof materials are quite expensive. However, using fire prevention materials is only the last step to preserve the life and property of users. First of all, it is still necessary to ensure fire prevention from the beginning of construction such as arranging safe and suitable functional areas, arranging reasonable exit doors … For good fire protection for the house, homeowners need to make sure from the first step of construction. For the kitchen area, homeowners need to choose non-combustible materials such as stone, insulation panels, heat-resistant glass… At the same time, homeowners should switch to using induction or infrared stoves to reduce the risk of fire and explosion from gas stoves as well as when using stoves with a capacity of more than 4000W. In addition, the homeowner needs to install a self-cutting circuit breaker and attached safety wires. As for spaces such as karaoke rooms, indoor movie screenings, homeowners should use soundproofing and fireproof materials such as fireproof glass wool. Because these areas have a high risk of fire due to the arrangement of carpets, fabrics, cotton, etc. for drainage and soundproofing.

Located in a quiet residential area in Thu Dau Mot (Binh Duong), DD House is the home of a family of 3 generations. The house needs to be ventilated to make the most of the surrounding air. A narrow corridor from the outside leads to the interior of the house, opening up a continuous space along the horizontal and vertical axes, surrounded by separate bedrooms. To take advantage of the natural conditions, the sequence of spaces from the living room to the dining room and the kitchen is connected to the small alternating garden as a ventilation corridor that provides fresh air and sunlight for the entire house. home. This is an essential element in the context of cities in humid tropical climates. The central space becomes a dynamic area containing various activities of family members. The dining and entertainment room is fully functional for working and playing while enjoying the green courtyard. The dining table is designed straight to increase the interaction between the common space and the nearby indoor garden. The design focuses on the “Journey into space” experience. Therefore, the distance between the bedrooms is widened for homeowners to explore on foot. Along the stairways and corridors, different senses of architecture and light are opened up. Through this project, the architect wants to express new ideas about the harmony between spatial structure and local context. Photo source: To Nguyen Video: House 25m2- opportunity to have a house for many people? Source: VTV24

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

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)

High ceilings and large glass windows, it is a combination for a spacious, airy and close to nature space. Also there, the vertical and horizontal horizontal stripes help to stand out more under the decorative lighting effect. The designer has clearly expressed a modern house by simplifying the interior form and color of the ceiling, wall, floor. The 50m2 master bedroom is an integration of a spacious sleeping space, dressing area and private bathroom, all of which connect directly to the outdoor courtyard. Relaxing feeling – Chillout is a phrase that homeowners often mention about this room when enjoying the scent and light music emitted by the Marshall speaker in the rainy afternoon. Living room, kitchen area with white, black and gray tones combined with accents with paintings and decor items creates a modern feeling. A sincere sharing from the female owner: “I don’t need a flashy house. In this place, before going to bed and every time I wake up, what I see is nature. When I eat or drink or when I entertain relatives and friends, what exists close to me is still nature. I appreciate that and secretly thank the architect for what the architect has brought to me.” 50m2 for a place to rest and relax for the female owner is the most ideal place. Here every afternoon, when the dawn dawns, she can mingle with nature and enjoy a peaceful life. Construction: DD House, Tay Ninh city

Chaired by: Architect Nguyen Ly Van Quoc – Q.Architects Construction – Design Consultant Co., Ltd Perform: Wan Quoc – Image: Minq Bui

The “hot spot” for shops on Kim Ma Street was very rare before, but now there are many options for tenants to choose from. The old owner has moved out, but the new owner is nowhere to be seen This used to be a very famous fashion clothing brand Barbecue shop at a prime location on Dao Tan Street is closed waiting for the day to come back Right next to it is another store that has been closed since the beginning of the year because of sluggish business A few shops on busy Nguyen Thai Hoc street have been closed for rent for a long time Some shops are still salvageable, besides the ones that have been dormant 2 years ago to rent a small shop in this section of Kim Ma street was extremely difficult, even with the price of several tens of millions of dong/month for an area of ​​only 20m2. But now, spoiled for choice, the problem is that the tenants are absent Occasionally, I come across a shop that is taking advantage of investment to catch up when the epidemic is over, many people are considered “reckless”. Stores that have been rented for many months in a row without customers Stores that have been rented for many months in a row without customers 2 years ago, it was almost impossible to want to rent a space like this The flower shop is liquidating the shelves after returning the premises Renting the whole house is not expensive The owner left the door mezzanine so that it wouldn’t be secret, and if anyone called to ask for a rental, it would be convenient to answer There are still some fashion shops that continue to overcome the epidemic, but customers are very rare The woman carrying the street vendors has the opportunity… to sit on the street, this opportunity was only available in Hanoi decades ago năm There are streets where the shops close close together like Tet holiday The security guard is “sleeping soundly” because his task is simply blocking the seat at the entrance

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.

https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn/ Creation https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn As a general contractor, Claudie Dubreuil makes a living building apartments and traditional wooden townhouses. Unfortunately, building houses of this type did not present her with enough creative challenge, as the work often comes with limited funds and safe designs. So when she started designing and building her own house, she didn’t choose the safe option. Instead, she chose a very distinctive and modern approach to her new home. challenges Claude decided to design a house based on metal containers at sea. With this decision, she didn’t exactly choose the easiest path. In fact, she encountered a lot of obstacles in the process. For example, it is difficult to find an engineer with the resources and ability to cut containers and install doors and windows in them. She was rejected by four engineers before finding one willing to work with her. Luckily, she finally found someone who dared to take on this project. And the results are amazing! Her house turned out to be very beautiful and it is also eco-friendly. It looks very modern and you can hardly see the containers, but there are some special wall pieces that she still wants to keep the same. Living room https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn/ The living area looks sleek, modern, and if it weren’t for the wall behind the sofa, you’d never think the house was made of containers. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn/ Kitchen https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn/ The look of the kitchen matches the rest of the house: modern, metallic and minimalist. It looks like a perfect kitchen to cook a delicious meal; plenty of space to prepare food. Bedroom https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn/ In fact, this is the bedroom and the bathroom, as those two rooms are combined in this house. Warm colors as well as colorful lights and bedding make this the perfect place to relax after a hard day’s work. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn/ The bathtub has a nice view of the outside. Seems like this is the way to enjoy the most peaceful moments at the end of the day! Plus, the place where the bathroom and bedroom are located has a lot of wooden details, which adds to the combination of rustic and modern atmosphere here. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn/

Simple happiness In addition to green vegetables, I also grow fruit trees: green grapefruit, guava, apple and sapote. In some years, the sapote tree produces dozens of fruits, sparrows and crested birds come to eat when the fruit is ripe and sweet. The first time I was observed from above, I suddenly had an O in my mouth and an O, because I saw so many other gardens on the terrace, just like my house. And every day, my hobby is going up to the rooftop to use binoculars to look at the trees of the houses on the same street and on the opposite street. Then discovered and became acquainted with a neighbor. He raised nearly 40 bamboo chickens and planted a lot of lemongrass on… the roof of a nearby house. Garden corners on the terrace of townhouses. Photo: DINH THU HIEN – CAM NHUNG Notice that people are quite crowded on the terrace in the early morning and late afternoon. The orchids drop down, are sprayed with cool water. The gourd of a terrace with many fat fruits, surely the owner cannot eat it in time, perhaps it will be picked soon to give to friends and relatives. But the most interesting thing to mention is the dozen cherry tomato plants in the back (terrace) of the house. Green fruit, sweet fruit, red fruit like vermilion, toothpicks on the tree. The owner must have fertilized, watered and cherished so much that the tree was so wrong. Sometimes, binoculars let me see couples happily watering their plants in the early hours of the morning. And together they do some warm-up exercises on the terrace, next to the energetic vegetable garden, before the sun rises in the East. Family happiness is as simple as that. Husband and wife each day cultivate seeds and plant trees, just like how they build a home. If you don’t take care and keep it, how can you create the joy of life? So going through rainy and sunny days, trees need internal energy to sprout green and also need the care and love of the owner. Life balance place Many people think that the townhouses are cramped, where is the land for gardening? In my eyes, the terraces of townhouses are the perfect place to set up a garden. It can be the yoga floor every morning, relaxing by the surrounding plants, it can be the joy of picking clean fruits and eating organic greens. The gardens in that street are the cool green of the crowded and typical smoky city. Each beautiful garden on the terrace contains the owner’s love. Sometimes I think that’s also how the human mind responds most tenderly and lovingly, with all the unhappiness and anger around. Whenever the whole family goes on a long trip, the first thing I worry about is the life of the plants on the terrace being threatened. The guava trees are grown in styrofoam boxes but also bloom white flowers, must pay attention to watering so as not to wither because of lack of water but also not to stagnate too much water to damage the roots. When it comes to flowers, the homeowner will sometimes have to pollinate them because few bees and butterflies visit. But that green area is really the place to balance the existing life of people. Trees are like lovers who are always loyal and knowledgable. If enough love and care, the tree will be green and fresh. If left alone, the soil is dry, not fertile enough to feed the tree, of course the tree must wither. If only each townhouse had a green garden on the terrace, instead of lead gray corrugated iron roofs, the city would have a different beauty and soul, much more positive and gentle… Expanding urban green space There are no statistics on the area of ​​green space created on the area of ​​townhouses, but this area is certainly not small for urban areas with large urban residential areas like Ho Chi Minh City, especially when locals People tend to take care of their own health and prefer to live closer to nature. This can be considered as an expanded green area for urban green space, which is seriously imbalanced in the process of rapid urbanization but is inadequate in terms of planning.

According to architect (Architect) Khuong Van Muoi, former Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects, it is very necessary to bring air, light and trees into the house. Trees help reduce the heat on summer days, bring fresh air into the house, create comfort for residents. One of the simple ways to bring nature into the house is to design an airy space with lots of openings and wide doors to let the wind circulate. Besides, using good light-absorbing materials such as glass, bright plastic to bring natural light into the house. Trees may be few but arranged in appropriate positions, taking advantage of small trees that can be hung in windows, atriums… Using every pine space to plant trees is the best way to bring nature into the house. Photo: THU TRINH “Green trees should be planted around the house and balcony to bring fresh space. Do not plant many plants in the bedroom because trees absorb O2 and emit CO2, if planted too much will make it difficult for people to breathe when the door is closed. In addition, for small houses, wind and light are even more essential. Therefore, we need to design the house so that natural light enters the house and good ventilation” – Architect Khuong Van Muoi shared. In addition, architect Huynh Bao Toan, Director of a mobile home supplier, shared: In order to bring nature into a small house, in addition to planting trees, homeowners should arrange it reasonably and simply. For small houses, placing too many bulky items will make the space cramped, making it difficult for the air to circulate. Therefore, it is recommended to use simple furniture, smart furniture because they help the house become more spacious and airy. “A suitable arrangement of furniture will have more green space. Currently, the use of smart furniture is very popular, for example, using a sofa in combination with a bed, a dining table with a desk to take up less space,” shared architect Huynh Bao Toan.

Trees help to regulate the indoor air. The house of Ms. Nguyen Thuy Trang (SN 1983 – Ho Chi Minh City) is located in the heart of District 5. From the noisy street, full of smoke and dust, entering here, you will be immersed in the open space, covered with green by trees mortar. With a house width of 8m, a length of 10m and a small yard, she takes advantage of all the sunlight and sunlight to grow fruit trees and ornamental plants to solve the problem of air pollution. Viewing angle from above. Thuy Trang bought the house 4 years ago. Due to the good structure of the house, she did not build a new building, but only renovated the rooms, increasing the functions and utilities. The garden was also researched by her, made from that time. The whole renovation of Thuy Trang is assigned to a design and construction unit. The project consists of 2 blocks linked together by a system of trees and light. Ms. Trang arranged the planting areas according to the characteristics of each type. Achievement after 4 years, the house is shady green trees. The green tree system not only creates a fancy beauty for the building, but also helps to condition the air, bringing a cool feeling to the occupants. Interior design is simple but still cozy and elegant. The pathways in the house are also filled with trees. Tree truss vertical on the wall. These are all trees suitable for tropical weather. All floors are arranged with big glass doors to catch the sun. The balconies and corridors of the homeowner take advantage of planting fruit trees. In addition, she added a portable awning. When there is heavy rain or heavy sun, she will pull the eaves to cover the trees. The house was completed in 2017, so far it is still like new and is used very carefully and cared by the owner. “I am a house addict, any corner must take care of me meticulously, clean it up”, she revealed. She mainly grows plants in pots, pots, but the fruit is always full of branches. The woman born in 1983 asserted that she did not have to embrace the dense planting of trees and green vegetables because she did not like the overcrowded house. Moreover, she wants to set aside space for the whole family to gather and open outdoor meals. She divided the tree into each section for convenient care. Fruit trees are preferred in sunny locations. The tree has tropical style (tropical), you can take care of it by spraying it periodically to avoid pests. Ornamental plants are planted in a cool, no-sun area and keep the humidity of at least 45-70%. With vines, most of Thuy Trang grow beef stem Philodondren (indoor plants), so it is imperative to live in a humid environment for air roots to develop. The garden has a variety of vegetation. In the past, she planted many flowers, especially roses. However, growing flowers is forced to spray many drugs to stimulate and spray regularly. In addition, the drug must be constantly changed because of hemorrhoids and drug hoppers. Therefore, she switched to planting trees. Fruit trees in the garden are quite plentiful including: Mango, pomelo, star fruit, whip, guava, orange, toad, sapoche, pomegranate … The entrance door has a large glass frame. Harvest the fruit. Reading corner, relax in the afternoon of the whole family. When commencing the renovation, she thinks that this is not only a place to live but also an environment worth living, for the children’s physical and thinking development. The owner grows a variety of fruit trees in the North. Trees help compensate for the freshness and alleviate the heat, the cramped and the hustle and bustle pace of the bustling city. The interior uses subtle dark tones on a white painted wall background. The rooms are linked together by open space.

Front view of the building in different angles. But hard does not mean impossible. What one can recognize when passing the building is a unified shape and quite superficial compared to the actual size of the house, and not as tall as street houses. 6 common floors. Even more surprising when approaching the living spaces inside. After the process of understanding the investor’s needs, the design team determined the project’s goal is to aim for a minimalist outside, modern and fully functional inside space. The house also clearly shows the owner’s personality through romantic spaces, filled with trees and raw materials. Because the land is close to the market, the owner wants to reserve the first floor for business lease. The homeowner’s kitchen and dining table space is on the 5th floor. The floors above the homeowner want to have architectural differences between the floors, so the design team created a cover with green trees combined with wind-cotton walls made of iron frames and cemboard sheets. This has made the building have a common unity when viewed from the outside, attractive and “mysterious”, arousing curiosity about the interior. When approaching the interior spaces, especially functional areas for family activities, it is clearer the value that the investor receives from the design team. Master bedroom. Common toilet block on the 5th floor. Private toilet block of the main bedroom. The owner lives in Saigon, has a busy working time, so he wants a space to enjoy the true resort style and is a warm highlight in the crowded market neighborhood. Therefore, the bedrooms, wc, kitchen, and office rooms have open spaces and harmony with trees. In particular, the 5th floor of the house is arranged with a kitchen, with an open view of the city and an asymptotic kitchen space with green gardens, feeling like nature rushes into the house. The rooftop combines the architect’s office connected to the kitchen by a small open-air staircase in the style of steps to create a softer space. A typical apartment for rent. The difference of the facade, the contrast between the bustling outer scenery and the relaxing, romantic interior space, the soft lines of the curved arches, the combinations of wood and ground concrete, The bench bends and surrounds the space, both creating comfort and contributing to the beauty of the overall architecture. It is surprising and difficult to find a bold space to relax in the middle of a noisy and crowded market town like this. Detail of the wind cotton wall array from cemboard. Some views of the kitchen and exterior architecture at night time. Photos taken at the location: Binh Gia, Ward 13, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City Design: H.2 Architect Design team: Tran Van Huynh, Nguyen Thi Xuan Hai, Nguyen Duc Khanh, Nguyen Van Hoa, Do Trong Nhan Kiet, Nguyen Van Trung Email: H2arch.vn@gmail.com Interior: KAA Studio Nam Khuong – Image: Quang Tran

The project is in the form of townhouses, built on a 125m2 plot of land in Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong province, with three surfaces adjacent to another building and only one open front. The request of the landlord is to create a living space close to nature, with ventilation, with many trees. According to the blueprint, the architects have stepped forward to have a yard, which is also a viewpoint. The house has a 2-storey structure in the front and 3 floors behind. From the outside, the house has a modern, simple and elegant appearance. The first floor is the living room space and the kitchen – dining room connected from the outside to the inside. The stairs to the second floor stretched to one side. This staircase has a concrete structure built with bricks to make use of the undercarriage to make a WC room, and borrow the railing as a wall to hang the television. For a cool feel, white is used as the main color combined with gray and light brown wood. Very simple furniture suitable for modern architectural style. To enhance connections and interactions between members and create lots of space for children to function, right upstairs there is a children’s play area. The point of view of the owner and the design team is that there is a place for children to play and move on every floor. The kitchen – dining room is located at the back of the house, attached to the garden under the backyard well. The garden is designed with many levels to create an interesting highlight. This place is always full of sunshine and wind and is also a children’s play place close to nature. Next to the stairs in the middle of the house is a large well. The stairs going from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor are made of – wooden steel to create ventilation and this structural system is like flying in space. The roof system is made up of folded concrete beams and glass roofs to create light and shimmering shadows in the interior. The corridor on the second floor is also very wide with many trees. The parents bedroom on the second floor at the back of the house opens up to the well and a hallway with a large glass wall to connect the space. Sunlight can shine into the bedroom. Bedroom furniture is simple, unified throughout the house: White walls and ceilings, gray floors and light wood furniture in a simple form. Walls open to the wells use brick holes to create ventilation. The dotted green color makes the space cool and lively. Skylight area – staircase between the house viewed from above; always flooded with sunshine and wind. Stairs and steel-wood corridors lead to the third floor behind the house. This place is a worship room combined with a library. The church wall is made up of slender spokes that evoke a sense of lightness and repeat the image of the house’s facade with sloping roofs. The wooden ceiling system in the shrine room evokes a warm, intimate feeling. Sunshine spreads everywhere and light effects are part of interior aesthetics./.

Not only is the space used a lot, the toilet also becomes a relaxing place for family members after a hard working day. For homes with small areas, especially tube houses, homeowners should pay attention to the following factors when designing toilets: Location Whether the tube house is narrow, ventilation is still the most essential factor for the toilet. If possible, homeowners should use natural ventilation when designing this space. In townhouses, the toilets are usually located next to the skylight or towards the side of an alley or space, because these places can connect air with the natural environment. The toilet is located in the corner of a townhouse. (Illustration) Many people often build bathrooms and toilets located on the house entrance and on the kitchen area. The rest of the areas can be flexibly arranged so that it is well ventilated and convenient for travel. Where the house is too narrow, the “extreme” homeowner will arrange the toilet under the stairs. Because this space is very narrow and mysterious. If there is no other location, the homeowner needs to install a ventilation fan. Acreage A toilet with an average area just enough, not too cramped, relatively standard, usually about 4m2. Toilets are considered small when the area is less than 2m2. Which still includes 3 areas: toilet, sink and shower area. A toilet with an average area of ​​just enough, not too tight, is usually about 4m2. (Illustration) Besides the ventilation factor, toilets need to distinguish two spaces: dry and wet. The dry area has toilets and sinks, while the wet area is used for bathing. Separating these two areas will make the toilet clean, easy to clean, and scrubbed. Sanitary equipment In order for a narrow toilet to look wider, the homeowner must first use compact, space-free toilet facilities. Do not be greedy to use the lavish sink or the vanity with a sophisticated design. Narrow house should choose compact toilet equipment. (Illustration) Walls should use neutral colors, as the background for patterns on shower curtains or wall paintings. nice picture The small restroom will become fresh when covered in vibrant yellow paint. The white curtains with green checkered edges soften the edges of the tub. The pictures of funny animals painted on the wall also bring a lively feeling to the user. Narrow the decorative focus when designing a small toilet space. A decorative highlight should be used as the main point, be it a curtains, a shower or a prominent blue-white porcelain vase. Tiles Small toilets should choose light colored tiles to create a sense of airiness. Wall tiles can be placed close to the ceiling. It is possible to tile the toilet wall close to the ceiling. (Illustration) Avoid using bricks with cumbersome patterns, dark colors, easy to cause frustration and make the toilet feel narrower. Ceiling paint colors should also choose light colors to make the space not heavy. Light Gone are the days when toilet lighting only needed to be bright enough. With the modern trend of toilet interior modernization today, lighting system is more and more interested in bright and beautiful criteria. Clarity is the first criterion. In addition to the common light source for the restroom, there should be lights in specific areas such as the bath, sink or vanity. These local light sources help the user have the necessary light when using. After that, the toilet only needs to be bright enough, with the trend of modernizing the interior, it is necessary to have a beautiful light. (Illustration) Beautiful light is also an important factor. Gentle light sources arranged in hidden corners or accent spaces will bring a feeling of lightness, relaxation like at the spa. You can use more deodorizing lights such as compact bulbs using ozone to deodorize, making the toilet space both bright and clean. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

The villa is about 300 square meters wide in Van Phu urban area (Ha Dong, Hanoi) covered with a different paint layer compared to the adjacent apartments. Everyone passing by is also curious and excited to stand and watch the images of SARS-CoV-2 viruses destroyed by vaccines, viruses requiring a mask or pictures of Vietnamese houses joining hands to fight the epidemic. . This is the work of Graffiti artist Le Long, with nearly 15 years of experience in this art. The work was completed within 30 days when the whole country entered a period of social isolation. Graffiti artist Le Long, the person who created the idea, shared: At the end of March 2020, when the whole country was struggling to fight against the epidemic, the implementation of social gap prompted him to come up with an idea for this project. He discussed with the landlord to choose the theme of prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic, showing the artistic spraying of the house with the main spirit: “ Stay strong – Let’s stay home ”. The message of the house owner sent to the public. On the wall shows the image of the earth, above is the house with a heart-shaped door, attached to the crane – a symbol of the “ Vietnamese house ”. Mr. Long said the message of this picture is that our whole country join hands together to repel Covid-19. Colorful and green window frames when wearing Graffiti art. All images are with respect to the prevention of Covid-19. The windows of floors become more vivid thanks to unique images. The images are simple but very attractive. It is known that because the villa has 4 floors, the project developer must use a crane to draw the area with the height of nearly 20m. A funny corner next to the door. Perspectives on graffiti art in the prevention against Covid-19.

The project is located in Long Bien district, Hanoi, has the structure of a townhouse with two open front and back sides. Design architects give an image of a modern house that is still close thanks to the wood material in the gate system and the facade. Because the house is facing west, the wooden bar is arranged to both contribute to prevent heat radiation and also play a role in shaping the building. Taking advantage of a part of the ground floor for the garage, the roof garden of this architectural block creates an open green space with trees reaching high in front of the house. On the first floor is the space connecting the living room – kitchen and dining room. Stairs to the upper floor are designed nestled on one side to create a wide open space. Modern style interior with simple lines. Main color is neutral. Wood is used in a reasonable amount to bring intimacy but still elegance. The kitchen and dining room are located at the back connecting to a small back garden. Modern kitchen cabinets with white-brown color scheme create harmony. The house is also equipped with an elevator in the corner of the house to increase convenience in use and living. Stairs with slender, graceful steps. The second floor is a children’s space with two bedrooms. Interestingly, the long staircase upstairs stops here and is followed by a new staircase in another position that winds across the water. Next to it is the living and playing space of the children. This is an interesting and expensive highlight in the interior of the house. The use of the dark color of the bottom of the water surface feels deep, but actually the water is very shallow for safety. The third floor is the parent bedroom which is arranged as a mini apartment with different functional areas: sleeping, toilet, wardrobe and dressing. All arranged in sequence and handy. The third floor is the parent bedroom which is arranged as a mini apartment with different functional areas: sleeping, toilet, wardrobe and dressing. All arranged in sequence and handy. Wood material is almost carpentry, revealing, giving a warm, close feeling. Spacious bathroom opens up to a garden with green trees./.

This is a townhouse located in Phu Nhuan district, Ho Chi Minh City. Construction area is quite modest, less than 40m2. So the building structure is developed in height, with each floor being a distinct key function. On the first floor is the kitchen – dining room. This space is designed to be open and connected to the upper floor clearance, so it is always bright. Because the area is not large, the walls, ceilings and floors are mainly used in bright colors. Furniture combines light and dark areas to create striking, contrast. The second floor is the living room – living room. With the solution of bringing the stairs to the corner, the living room space is very spacious. The house is designed for 2 people to live in, the mother and the son – the owner. Sofa position next to the floor space with large arched doorway. Glass railing contributes to space expansion and increased lighting. Interestingly, the curves are designed in the interior space – present in many positions, creating a distinct personality. Furniture such as sofas, tea tables, mirrors, shelves … are also circles or shapes with curves. The third floor is the mother’s bedroom. The interior is designed with soft and feminine features. The fourth floor is the son’s bedroom – the landlord. The materials are cleverly coordinated to bring a feeling of elegance while still being close and warm. Relaxing corner in master’s bedroom. The changing room is next to the master’s bedroom. The wardrobe uses glass material for a light feel. The 5th floor is the worship room, the terrace and the relaxing bathroom are arranged reasonably so that these spaces do not lie near or affect each other. Especially, the terrace area and the bathroom are designed as a resort with many trees, light and raw materials. Rooftop bathroom according to resort standards: airy – bright but still discreet; comfortable, modern and close to nature./.

English garden layout ideas can use small leaf plants: Hokkien tea, rosemary, pine … planted in bushes or less pruning. Besides being interwoven with bright flowers: roses, evening flowers … The use of more chinaware, wicker vase or ceramic vase also contributes to a lovely garden. Desert-style layout The layout of the garden is desert style, you can choose the plants: cacti, wax brushes, aromatic plants … You can plant plants in the garden or pots to add an impression. The pots are arranged high, low alternating, or adorned with gravel. Japanese style garden template The Japanese garden style layout emphasizes the simplicity and gentleness of nature with materials: stone, brick, wood, bamboo … The trees selected for this style can be mentioned. to: golden pine, chu sa, Japanese willow, begonia … When all are harmoniously combined together, it will create a beautiful garden bringing a very comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. Modern garden layout Modern garden-style layouts are often emphasized on simplicity but sophistication, often using industrial-style materials: cement pots, concrete, steel, ceramic, fiber … variety, richer for the garden. Unique trunks such as Indian palms, prosperity mountains … are commonly used with this style. Vertical garden layout Hanging garden layout is a simple method to help make the house more green. By creating frames to support the pots and attaching them to a wall or on a plastic sheet, you need to hide the pot so that only a patch of green wall is visible. The frame commonly used is a steel frame and the preferred plants for this style are vines, ivy, fern … /.

The house is in the form of a townhouse located in a new residential area in Nha Be district, Ho Chi Minh City. According to the planning, the house plots must be built in accordance with the regulations on the scale and height of the floors. However, the project still has its own features thanks to the facade covering, which protects the sun and creates a certain privacy. The 4-storey building is designed for a family of 3 generations. Accordingly, the first floor is the garage, living room and kitchen. To enhance the connection of family members, the house is designed with a private viewpoint but expands and connects common spaces in the house. An interesting solution in the living room: The TV shelf is not close to the wall as usual, but is pulled close to the sofa, so as not to be too far. The space behind is designed to be a play place for children; and also the traffic going down the stairs does not cut through the sofa-TV area if someone is watching. The staircase is located in the middle of the house, nestled to the side to expand the connecting space. Next to the stairs is a sky well for light and ventilation. This is also a place for a dining table, next to a green tree under the sky. The kitchen area is located at the back of the house, designed with a compact bar to create a certain discreetness. Behind the kitchen is a green yard and also a place to relax. Thanks to the interconnection of space and large glass walls, the view on the first floor is extended, throughout the depth of the house; easy to observe and connect in daily life. The second floor is for the bedrooms of the grandparents and the study, work and common room. The skylight acts as the nucleus connecting space. The roads are used to create a spacious common ground for children to play. “Sacrifice” a quite large area to make a well, but thanks to that the house is always bright, airy and wide open. Above the sky well is the glass roof and ventilation holes, so the house is always filled with sunshine and wind. The “holes” in the floor of the skylight are not the same, but variations with beveled cuts creating interesting perspectives. The third floor is the bedroom of parents and children. All bedrooms in the house have two open sides. One side facing the front or back of the house, the other side facing the well. The third floor is the bedroom of parents and children. All bedrooms in the house have two open sides. One side facing the front or back of the house, the other side facing the sky well./.

4-storey townhouse with modern frontage completely eliminates the elaborate and cumbersome decoration of the classical and neoclassical schools. Aluminum bars create accents for the balcony. Photo: Song Phat construction The 4-storey townhouse with a beautiful cubic structure takes advantage of the empty side to design windows that bring light to the entire interior space. Photo: Song Phat construction The solution to keep the house out of the sun is to plant trees and flowers on the balcony and terrace. Photo: Xaydungphatdat. Each floor is designed in a form of a block to create a healthy beauty that is a trend chosen by many young families. Photo: Xaydungphatdat. 4-storey house Using wooden slats both creates a highlight on the facade while saving costs. Photo: Song Phat construction The use of neutral colors including white, beige, brown, black creates a luxurious and modern space. Photo: Song Phat construction The classic 4-storey house has a perfection up to the standards of design and artistic perfection. Photo: Xaydungphatdat. Green areas are increasingly popular in urban areas because it both improves the atmosphere for the family and brings a friendly look to the building. Photo: Song Phat construction Impressive design by the courtesy of townhouse architecture. Photo: Song Phat construction The townhouse with the roof is equal to the stylization of the balcony, large glass doors, making the aesthetic value higher. Photo: Xaydungphatdat.

The model townhouse space on Phuong Hoang Island is a harmonious combination between the beauty of Asian architecture and the disruption of the era with spacious, minimalistic space with accents, reasonable use of the layout. and shows the level of the owner. Optimal design of the glass array helps capture the natural scenery outside. The singer shared that it was great when she could cook delicious meals while watching the children water the plants and play in the garden. The bedroom is where Quynh Anh is especially focused because it is a private space for parents and children to gather at the end of the day. The female singer likes the simple, sophisticated and spacious design of the large bedroom. With the space of two children, she is extremely excited with the gentle and lovely pink color, which is very suitable for the personality of the two little princesses. For Quynh Anh, the bedroom balcony is an ideal place for her to watch the surrounding green or enjoy the peaceful evening with a glass of wine, relaxing between the melodious music and the romantic candlelight. The Jacuzzi on the rooftop is considered a smart highlight with the design of a townhouse. The singer said the Jacuzzi would be a relaxing space for her and her two children after a long day of work and study. Not only refining the living space of each house, in Aqua City and Phuong Hoang Island, the internal utility system is completely invested and classy. Pham Quynh Anh shared: “It’s wonderful because in Aqua City has full facilities in health, education, and sports … Moreover, the international school system from kindergarten to high school. Right next to the house made Quynh Anh very secure about the future of Tue Lam and Tue An. Actually, Quynh Anh finds Aqua City very mentally able to please future residents like that. ” In particular, the experience that leaves the most impression with the voice of “Because you are my taste” is to welcome the sunset on the yacht. According to her, these are classy amenities that are only available in resort resorts, but prospective residents in Aqua City can enjoy every day. Ending the journey “to the future” in a one-day experience of Aqua City, Pham Quynh Anh said she feels full of hope for a happy future on Phuong Hoang Island – where she will be with her children every day. drop in a quiet fresh space; Go for a walk, have fun in the park and enjoy the 5-star standard of living. “With all that, Quynh Anh believes that this is a smart decision … And this will be a very meaningful and valuable gift for the future of both daughters and Quynh Anh himself” – Female The singer excitedly shared. Customers register to experience living space in Aqua City and Phoenix Island urban area by river and road at https://www.facebook.com/dothiaquacity or contact hotline 0943 797979

KG house is the renovated house of a young couple, located in Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province. When approaching the renovations, architect THIA architecture said: “We found that the house lacked lighting and ventilation, and the layout of functions in the house did not take advantage of the natural elements. We boldly cut the house into two zones with functions (two rectangular boxes), connecting the two zones by “bridge” and large floor clearance. ” According to KTS, the most difficult problem of a renovation project is when the frame structure of the house is fixed. However, if the work is handled skillfully, it will create a completely different beauty from the old house. The renovated KG house has a more modern and airy beauty. The architect said that the wooden bar system, the green trees, the pine floors with the light roof help the space of the house to have better light. The house is divided into two functional areas. The first floor is mainly arranged with living room, kitchen and bedroom. The living room, kitchen and dining room spaces all overlook the courtyard. The architect leaves a front garden and the porch can be a place to welcome and relax. The interconnected spaces are not covered with the accentuation of wooden ceilings creating a cozy and close proximity. The bedroom overlooking the courtyard will help the elderly feel relaxed and quiet. The porch and the front garden are the home to welcome and relax the homeowner. The ceiling has a wooden bar form. The living room is connected with the dining room and the kitchen. From the interior to the design are simple but fully equipped. The second floor is where the master bedroom and the child’s bedroom are located. The bedrooms are linked together by a “bridge”, where sunshine, wind, and trees appear. From the bedrooms one can enjoy nature. The architect also arranged a small shrine room with wooden bar and light through. About the outside appearance, the architects will keep it suitable for the architecture of the whole area. The architect also adds the sunshade system and the rain falls directly into the interior of the house. Stairs lead to the second floor, underneath planting flowers and trees. Floor clearance brings light to the house. The second floor has master bedrooms and children’s bedrooms. The bedrooms are linked together by a “bridge”. Each bedroom space is oriented towards the floor space and green space. The bedroom is full of wind through the airy window. Many barricades to highlight the second floor. A small shrine room with an outstanding design is a wooden bar, this location has a lot of light through.

On summer days, hot weather causes a lot of fatigue for people. Vietnam is a tropical country, so in the summer the climate is very hot. These days, the temperature can be up to 38 degrees C. So many people want to renovate their house or if they are planning to build a new house, they will choose a good heat-resistant material. To prevent heat and cool the house, experts believe that the design should be chosen and the right building material is chosen. According to architect Khuong Van Muoi, former Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects, normally the west and southwest direction are hot, so houses with this direction should build houses with two-layer materials, typically double-layer glass, thick walls, There must be a cover for cooling. In addition, people can install a mist spraying system to reduce the heat on summer days. “Heat-resistant materials for ceilings are made of gypsum board, aluminum foil, and foam… These are familiar materials that people prefer to line their roofs, reducing the heat. With heat-resistant glass must use double-layer glass. For corrugated iron roofs, in my opinion, I should use the solution to create space for the wind to drain into the roof and ceiling ”- said architect Khuong Van Muoi. In addition to choosing the right materials, to reduce heat, people can plant more vines and trees around the house. During use, the door should be regularly opened to allow the air flow to circulate indoors, which will blow the heat out. Mr. Tran Manh Dat, Deputy General Director of a company operating in the field of interior design, manufacture and construction, shared that there are many materials available on the market today that have anti-heat effects for us to choose from. . Typically, such as cold sheet, insulation panels, these materials are now widely sold, easy to buy and reasonably priced. “For houses that use a lot of glass, it is possible to use insulating film to meet the requirements of preventing greenhouse heat effectively. For walls, if you want to reduce heat, you must build thick walls or add an insulation layer to prevent heat. In addition, when building a house, it is necessary to build high ceilings to create ventilation, good air circulation for the whole house “- Mr. Dat shared. For the interior part of the house, there is also a separate layout to cope with the hot summer air. In order for the house to be airy, the homeowner should not simply decorate the house, do not use cumbersome furniture, the items that are rarely used should be stored in the closet to create neatness. In addition, the selection of paint colors for the walls and interior tones and items will also greatly affect the hot and cold feeling of the house. Vietnamese homeowners should take advantage of bright colors such as white, gray, green, and pink, which will help reduce the hot feeling on a summer day. You should limit your use of colors such as red and black because they easily absorb light and create a hotter feeling.

Where possible, it is necessary to open the emergency exit at the back or side of the house. The fact is that most of the fires that occur cause loss of life as victims cannot get out of the fire when they first emerge; The reason is the lack of escape routes in the tube houses. Meanwhile, the firefighters and rescuers are very difficult to access these works, especially works in alleyways. The problem of escape in the tube house is very important to be concerned from an architectural perspective, is how easy it is to escape when the incident occurs. Most of the tube houses have the same disadvantage: narrow and deep, small area, little airy, surrounding space is usually close-up high-rise buildings. Therefore, in the design of tube houses and townhouses in urban areas, people often pay attention to the usable area, the distribution of rooms, and other facilities, but few people think about emergency exit plans. The stairs to the roof, if made convenient and easy to use, are also an effective escape route. In addition, due to concerns about theft, and safe use (avoid falling on high), the tube house is often built discreetly with multi-layered lock doors, shielding the facade with flower bricks, bars, nets, Iron cages, windows have iron flowers … so when something goes wrong, there is usually no way out and very easily suffocated. Also due to the specific characteristics of the tube building, this type of construction cannot / difficult to design fire protection according to common standards as well as the installation of fire alarm and fire fighting equipment such as large projects. Therefore, when there is a fire, it often causes very heavy damage to people and property. The emergency exit is really necessary for the tube house and should be seriously viewed from the perspective of architectural design … So where and how to arrange the escape route; and related solutions to minimize the damage in the event of a fire? A balcony is a good escape route while waiting for rescue. – The house should have a balcony, lo-gia: Townhouse should have a lo-gia balcony in front with balustrade. This is an effective escape route. The balcony and the lo-gia are not only an aesthetic part of the project, but also contribute to sun protection, rain protection and a escape area when something goes wrong. In the event of an indoor fire having smoky smoke, this area is also well ventilated to sustain life waiting for rescue. In the case of balconies, lo-houses do not use balustrades, but crank bars, nets … there should be a doorway that opens with a hinge, with a lock so that it can be opened when necessary. – The house should have a terrace and a skylight: The terrace is a large, airy space that helps to effectively escape like a balcony, a lo-gia. Depending on the specific terrain, the person in distress in the rooftop can escape to the next neighbor’s house, or wait for the rescue team to assist. The skylight in the townhouse helps to ventilate and escape smoke straight up when a fire incident occurs, reducing the smoke in the house that causes suffocation. – In the possible conditions for houses with more than one facade, the emergency exit should be arranged behind or on the side of the house, in case it is impossible to get out at the main door, exit at the side door. Key locking systems should be noted for their good performance, simplicity, and ease of operation. – Arranging the emergency staircase to the roof floor: Usually with a tube house, the roof floor is flattened to place the roof water tank; and often have a technical ladder from the terrace or some other area to the roof. This is also an important escape route. But for easy escape, this technical staircase needs to be designed to be convenient to use. Usually, these technical ladders are often made of steel plugged into the wall (monkey ladder) or using an A-type aluminum ladder, but if you switch to having a ladder with handrails, it will be much more convenient. The skylight is not only aesthetic, making the house airy and bright, but also has the effect of escaping. – Arrange for each floor to have at least two emergency exits: One exit to the stairs (up or down) and another escape route (window, balcony, loggia). – The main door, if there is a layer, make the door open outwards (in case possible), it will be easier to escape. Iron pull doors, aluminum rolling doors are not convenient for escape. Indoor doors such as room door, door opening to balcony, doorway, terrace should use a simple locking system, easy to operate; Should use locks with all kinds of latches, not using keys. Currently, some economically capable families have installed fire alarm and fire fighting systems for their family houses (townhouses, tube houses), however this is not common; So the architectural solution is still important. In addition, to ensure safety, families should equip themselves with fire extinguishers (CO2 bottles, powder bottles); and regularly check the positions of doors and emergency exits for easy operation in case of problems; as well as inspect and promptly handle the electrical system to prevent overload and fire. In addition, it is also necessary to have a number of emergency escape aids standing on hand such as: crowbar, hammer, rope … in appropriate positions. And the most important thing is the sense of fire alert, being careful in fire-related activities such as cooking, burning incense, burning votive, smoking … Building an escape scenario is also what. necessary to ensure human life./.

This house is located in the Mizuki Park project area, with the scale of one ground floor and two floors. When talking with the owner, the designer understands that the owner is someone interested in cooking and eating. In particular, you are Chinese, so the arrangement of the kitchen function is very careful.

How to have many shelves, make the most of the space without making the space heavy. To solve this, with the kitchen cabinet system, the designer has combined the storage cabinet into a unified block, and processed the curves of the cabinet wings to create a softer feel.

Instead of arranging the kitchen at the end of the house as usual, the designer did the opposite, bringing the kitchen to the front, the dining table to the back of the house, organized a large kitchen island in the center to exploit the darkness. multi-function of this area.

Thanks to that, on the holidays, when crowded guests and relatives gather, the kitchen island becomes the center of all activities, everyone can cook and talk together.

The designer added: “Because the family also has two small children, I want to create a youthful, gentle atmosphere through the use of bright color materials, the treatment of curved arches and ceilings. curved.

The kitchen island is also created with a soft, alternative shape to remove the straight and square lines that are often seen in street houses. Besides, in order to avoid the feeling that the shelves are a rigid and heavy block, I used green marble shelves to create a feeling of freshness, contrasting with the paint effect of the kitchen island and that created a highlight for the overall layout of the project ”.

Another interesting thing about this townhouse is the living space and study corner on the second floor. From the bedroom, the designer introduced indirect light into the child’s study area through the sliding glass wall. This solution also makes it feel like the bedroom is visually enlarged.

Besides, it is also convenient for parents to observe children learning and playing. In this space, the design is limited to cumbersome details, the color is also simple to create a feeling of airy and wider.

With the design of a townhouse, just a few small changes can bring great value. The same thing can be realized in this house: an extremely spacious and well-ventilated kitchen on the ground floor, the common living area connecting all members between private spaces … just that has brought many values ​​and differences for the living space of a young family. That is enough!

Photos taken at: Mizuki Park Residential Area

Nguyen Van Linh, Binh Hung, Binh Chanh, HCMC

Design: Architect Chau Tran

Address: 20A Van Than, Ward 8, District 6, HCMC

Phone: 0949993206

Posts: Nam Khuong – Image: Quang Tran

Thanh Tri District People’s Committee has just issued 8 enforcement decisions forcing the implementation of remedial measures at the Dai Thanh mixed-function project (Dai Thanh project).

Coercive decisions of Thanh Tri District People’s Committee clearly state the reason that there have been administrative violations in the field of land; Voluntary conversion of non-agricultural land other than residential land to residential land without permission of a competent state authority.

Mr. Pham Van Trung – a case with a enforcement decision, said that this is a temporary work his family built on the land that the Dai Thanh project bought in 2014 but has not been granted a land use right certificate. (red book), not built, not imported, not recorded as “resident” …

Temporary houses built at Dai Thanh project were forced to demolish

“The project has been publicly sold on the exchange since 2012. The adjacent umbrella I bought has a contract, full invoices from 2014 for more than 2 billion VND. After that, the new client fell back to the project with incomplete legal procedures. Up to now, it has been nearly 10 years that customers have not been able to be “owners” on purchased land. I made a temporary house for living because waiting for construction for too long, so far the government has made a decision to restrict demolition while the investor of the project has not been seen, ”Mr. Trung said urgently.

“To be able to buy land here, the maternal family, the paternal side had to accumulate money to borrow money, for the end of 2019, some of our families were forced to build temporary corrugated iron houses for residence. Then Thanh Tri district made a decision to enforce 8 houses and others in the next time while the investor did not make any move ”, a customer shared.

Recognized at Dai Thanh project in the adjoining house, many plots were solidly built and inhabited, but all were in a state of no red numbers. Customers said there were about 250 adjacent houses, 30 temporary houses built on a total of 500 lots. Last time, the People’s Committee of Thanh Tri district forced eight cases of building temporary houses here.

As per your investigation PV VietNamNet, in the Profile of the sale and purchase contract of adjacent houses in Dai Thanh project, the seller is the No.1 private construction enterprise in Dien Bien province, signed by Mr. Le Thanh Than as the Representative Director.

In the terms of house delivery, the contract also states: Except for cases where the customer builds crude, the enterprise will hand over the crude house to the customer after 18 months from the date of signing the contract.

By 2016, the Government Inspector concluded No. 2386 / KL-TTCP clearly stated: “According to the law, the Dai Thanh project continues to carry out the following procedures: approving housing projects, moving land use purposes, land allocation decisions, on-site land hand-over and ground clearance, especially the fulfillment of financial obligations to the State. The above conditions, by the time of the investor inspection, have not been completed. Although the procedures have not been completed as prescribed, the enterprise is still implementing the project. At the time of inspection, the project has completed 6 apartment blocks, adjacent apartments, villas and have been sold out to buyers. Thus, the parties involved in the project (Dai Thanh Joint Stock Company, Hai Phat Joint Stock Company and No. 1 Private Construction Enterprise of Dien Bien Province) violated the provisions of the Investment Law, Construction Law, Land Law. band…

After many years, through 9 dialogues, but petitions about shortcomings and recommendations of customers related to a series of mistakes at Dai Thanh project are still deadlocked.

In May 2019, the People’s Committee of Thanh Tri district issued a document 1030 / UBND-QLĐT, saying: “Due to the inadequate legal basis of the project’s procedures as prescribed by law, the households are not eligible to issue red books. This leads to inadequate construction conditions according to the approved planning ”.

“From the investor’s mistakes, the government’s lax of management, now land buyers like us are” crying halfway “. Having spent billions to buy land without a place to live, we have to rent a house, have to pay debts, rent, and our children cannot study at the right level … ”- said the customer.

The investor said he could not promise

On April 5, the representative of the No.1 private construction enterprise in Dien Bien province and the representative of the people who bought the land of Dai Thanh project had a meeting related to many issues at the project.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Do Trung Kien, Deputy Director of Construction Private Enterprise No. 1 in Dien Bien Province, said that the information that the project ghost and voluntarily convert to non-agricultural land is not correct, no. are grounded.

During the meeting, residents asked businesses to answer all questions about when to build a permanent house under a contract to live ?; Time of the right to be granted a land use right certificate ?; Synchronous infrastructure completion time ?; Ask the investor to compensate the buyer for the temporary house demolition ?.

Some people who were coerced were very frustrated and asked businesses to compensate for their demolition and provide clarity on when to build a house, when to have a red book and when to build infrastructure.

“Enterprises must have a clear time when they can build a house, when will they have a red cover, when will their infrastructure be finished? Request that business come to meet each destroyed household to compensate,” said a customer.

The resident representative also requested to compensate for the house rent of 5 million VND / month for the households who have not yet built a house until the legal issue is resolved. Request the investor to provide documents proving that the residential land purchased is urban residential land, not non-agricultural land as decided by the District People’s Committee.

Meanwhile, business representatives answered, not promising to build, time to make red books.

Dai Thanh project (Ta Thanh Oai commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi) is invested by Private Construction Enterprise No. 1 in Dien Bien province as an investor.

The project has a scale of 17ha, including adjacent houses, villas and 6 high-rise buildings, the rest are gardens, trees, kindergartens and other public areas. Currently, the high-rise buildings at the project have been completed and put into operation.

Recently, CQĐT, Hanoi Police has proposed to prosecute Mr. Le Thanh Than (Chairman and CEO of Bemes Company, Chairman of Muong Thanh Group) for deceiving customers.

At CQĐT, 488 customers who bought 488 apartments were not issued with information red books, when they signed the apartment sale and purchase contracts, they did not know that the apartments at CT6 Kien Hung project built wrongly planned, because they trusted Mr. Than. built according to the approved design.

Customers request the competent authority to issue the red book and handle the investor. If they cannot issue the red book, they request the investor (Bemes Company) to pay back the house purchase.

Conclusion of the investigation stated, Mr. Le Thanh Than admitted the violation. Mr. Than Khai, due to his haste in grasping business opportunities, has not yet completed the administrative procedures to submit to competent authorities to adjust the 1/500 detailed construction planning of the project.

On July 31, 2019, Mr. Le Thanh Than made a request to overcome the consequences of the case according to 3 options.

During the investigation, Mr. Than chooses the remedial plan to negotiate with home buyers at CT6 Kien Hung to buy the house or pay back the house, then demolish CT6 Kien Hung house, but until the time comes In July 2020, Bemes Company recently negotiated with more than a dozen households agreeing to return their homes.

Skylights are a popular architectural solution in today’s housing projects, aiming to exploit light and ventilation for townhouses that lack airy surfaces. Being part of a technical element, but a skylight brings a certain aesthetic value and freshness, is a highlight for the interior space of the house.

The skylight next to the stairs, under the skylight is a distinctive staircase as a highlight.

In fact, the sky well has existed since ancient times. In the tube-shaped townhouses in the old quarter of Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon Cholon area … the well has been applied in construction design to ensure natural lighting and ventilation. These townhouses have a narrow width and great length (depth) – up to tens of meters and also have only 1 or 2 modest open sides (front and back); Meanwhile, the space used by functional rooms stretches along the depth of the house. Skylights here may have roofs, they may not have roofs like an inner courtyard (mostly roofless), architectural form and materials different from current housing, but the nature of the well is still the same. : a clearing from… in the sky, to exploit light and ventilation.

You can watch the whole staircase system from the well.

Skylight is a technical architectural solution to get natural light and ventilation, the solution of microclimate environment; But in fact, the skylight becomes a special space, a highlight of the house. Normally, to exploit the maximum efficiency, the sky well is usually placed in the middle of the house. At that location, sky wells can be exploited to 3 sides (one side is usually adjacent to the boundary wall), for bedroom spaces, toilets, stairs, corridors … or other functional rooms. That central location makes the skylight absorb the vision, make visual impression and easy to invest and care for the beautiful sky, making even the adjacent large space such as the common living room, kitchen … also beautiful. than. Of course, there are also houses with more than one well, and not all houses with a sky well are in the middle of the house.

Skylights are a fairly familiar part of a townhouse today. Sky wells have become necessary, indispensable in the condition of “crowded land”, crowded together in urban areas, and clear conditions of land for house construction are very difficult. There are no similar skylights. Each house is different, each owner has a preference, each architect has an idea … However, there are still common common points to note in order for the “highlight” in the house to be useful in the function. and optimize, as well as overcome disadvantages:

– Sky well is a tube, so the sound transmitted in the well is very clear and resonant. People sitting downstairs talking, people upstairs can hear; lose privacy or annoy each other. So the wall areas in the skylight should not be all smooth and smooth. Need some rough, lumpy patches for sound absorption; such as using hemp paint, cladding natural stone, brick cards, building ceiling tiles …

– If the sky well has no roof, the well bottom must organize the drainage well, and the bottom of the well must be large enough as well as the surrounding area must have a barrier system (walls, walls, doors) for rainwater to fall. Sky well bottom floor does not shoot into the clean living spaces

– With roofed skylights, it is important to note the main wind direction of the area to have a reasonable roof solution, in case when it rains, there is strong wind, it will pour rain through the crevices and openings of the roof to the roof.

– Decorative lights, hanging plants (if any) on the walls of the skylight well must be within reach or have a safety solution to control, avoid difficulties in need of maintenance and repair of lamps – electricity. , take care of bonsai.

– If under the skylight is not a fixed area such as an aquarium, ornamental garden, but a place of passage, or living space; do not hang pots, lamps, or other large – heavy decorations above it can be dangerous.

– The windows, corridors and stairs adjacent to the skylight must have handrails, iron flowers, ensuring safety standards. (height, gap distance)

– In some areas, the summer sun is very hot, especially at noon, the sun shines directly into the wells, which can cause excess light, glare, damage – damage to wooden floors, furniture; It is possible to install a ceiling curtain system under the skylight roof to block the sun and regulate light.