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

Recently, a netizen shared a picture of a house with a small area, perhaps less than 2m wide. So the owner had to take advantage of a very small space next to the stairs to make a toilet. When the picture was shared, many people “rolled their eyes” because they couldn’t believe there was such a house. Although the owner tries to take advantage of the area, it seems that there is no entrance to the toilet. In fact, if you look closely, you can see that the owner has cleverly arranged the entrance to be a small board, which can be folded and stored when there is no need to go to the toilet. Most netizens think that this toilet is suitable for those who are adventurous and love to explore. However, the toilet does not have a door, so it is a bit embarrassing to go to the bathroom. “The owner is in the style of an action and adventure movie. If you have a stomachache and have to go to the toilet, this must be very scary.” , one netizen commented. Another said: “If you have to go to this toilet at night, you may fall face down. For those with a history of fear of narrow spaces, they probably won’t dare to go to this toilet again.” However, the narrow toilet is one thing, the detail that makes netizens equally afraid is the stairs. “The stairs are both narrow, steep and without handrails, going up and down this way is scary, even more scary than sitting in the other toilet.” A netizen expressed an opinion. Not long ago, a netizen shared a picture of a rather long house but less than 1m wide, surprising everyone. The sharer asked whether the owner of this house will sleep horizontally or vertically. As observed from the photo taken, the width of the house is not equal to a small table. Even if it’s hard for two people to go in For a person entering and leading a motorbike, it was also difficult to the point of leaning over. This image is real and not a photoshop product. This is the house of a resident in Dong Nai province. In the past, the image of this house has also caused a “network storm”. Inside the house there is a ground floor and a floor, an area of ​​​​1.3m x 10m.

Make the most of the kitchen wall : With a kitchen with an area that is not too large, you can use an empty wall array with shelves, stainless steel bars or wood to hang things. The position of the spice jars in the kitchen is quite important, they should be fixed in a conspicuous place. The wall space above the kitchen table can arrange spice jars or shelves, kitchen cabinets, pan racks. You need to carefully measure the size of the wall to buy the appropriate shelf and shelf. Make the most of the space under the sink : The drawer under the sink is usually quite small, so it is rarely used. You can use this space as a storage place for sundries. Kitchen cleaning tools or trash cans can be hidden under the sink to make the kitchen more aesthetic and tidy. Image: Rev-A-Shelf . Vertical arrangement is a smart way to optimize space, helping you to store more items in the storage shelf. The kitchen utensils will be neatly “planned” into drawers, vertical shelves with divided floors according to use. In addition, the vertical box-shaped deep plastic basket also helps you make better use of the corners in the kitchen cabinets than the round type. Make your own hangers to hide things : Pots and pans can be neatly organized under the sink thanks to homemade racks. In addition, you can use wall cabinets, combined with wall hooks to arrange items, save space for the kitchen. Use the inside of the cabinet door : Some types of sticky hooks will help to store pots and pans neatly behind the kitchen cabinet door. You should choose a wall hook with good grip to keep the kitchen utensils fixed when opening the cabinet door. In addition, you can make a fixed shelf from the 2 walls of the drawer to hang simple items such as ladles, scissors… Increase kitchen counter space : Narrow kitchens often have very small counters. Using various types of drying racks, racks to arrange dishes on top of the sink as shown in the picture help the kitchen counter to be more open, with more area for you to cook. Clip and label leftovers : You use clamps to fix the folds in the food bag, then label the ingredients. This way both preserves ingredients well and helps housewives quickly find cooking food.

The main blue tone of the kitchen is accentuated with unplastered brick walls and solid white kitchen countertops (Location: Cork, Ireland) The key to the design success of this stunning London kitchen is the balance between opposites, between classic and modern, dark and light and combination, blending multiple layers of texture. structure, materials. To maximize space and exploit ceiling height, vertical cabinets under the kitchen table are arranged separately. The space also comes to life with some lovely antique brass details, which have a lovely weathered finish, as well as a trio of pendant lights above the kitchen table. (Location: London, England) Gray color on the front surfaces is a popular color in Germany, but using natural wood is a bold classic style. This is how the architects met the client’s desire to combine modern design, kitchen functionality, storage space and the charm of an old building. The horizontal wooden bar on the kitchen table also has its own subtlety: It is crafted from the trunk of an old oak tree, which grows on the owner’s premises. (Home location: Munich, Germany) Similar to the house in Munich, Germany, this house in Valencia, Spain combines gray and natural wood colors, creating an elegant and elegant look for the kitchen space. The kitchen also opens to the courtyard, welcoming natural light into the room. The kitchen has a bold Italian style and shows the current trend in Italy: the combination of white background color with natural wood color, light space with carefully selected textured tiles. . The kitchen not only has a beautiful view, but also has a way to the balcony. If you own this kitchen, you are probably not surprised to know that “kitchen with a beautiful view” is one of the most searched terms in Italy today. This kitchen in Paris, France, is the most popular and downloaded design in France since France entered the first anti-Covid blockade. The design is also very specific to the current trend in France, which is the use of natural, light colors as shown in the kitchen cabinets, counters and floors. The kitchen uses a white color combined with a simple wood color, arranged narrow windows (in harmony with the shapes of cabinets and counters, kitchen tables) to get light. The cooking area is arranged overlooking the garden, bringing a harmonious connection with nature. We can see why this welcoming, fresh, light kitchen is so appealing to Houzz readers. This kitchen in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia has a style that many Australians love: a successful combination of classic elements (black and white color scheme and marble countertops. ..) with sophisticated Hamptons style (such as hanging lights and connecting details…). This kitchen brings together all the trends currently favored by Russian consumers: gray tones combined with natural wood, carefully selected stylish tiles and clean lines. (Home location: Moscow, Russia) This kitchen in Hyderabad, India embodies the modern Indian taste for today’s kitchen space: glossy surfaces, premium man-made materials and neutral colors. Indian homeowners also want a built-in kitchen and plenty of storage space. The kitchen has a contrast between beige, gray and white; The lighting system in the wall and under the cabinet enhances the effect of color. The doors are re-polished acrylic polymer and the table top is made of 40 mm thick man-made marble with beveled edges. The kitchen uses many natural walnut wood materials at the request of the owner to match the interior of the house. The kitchen also has plenty of storage space and is designed with a place for a closed trash can. The design is very suitable and convenient for the owner – a person who loves to cook and spends a lot of time in the kitchen. (Location: Niigata, Japan) This kitchen in Maryland, USA, has many attractive design details. Long white cabinets and counters create a light and airy feel, while gray ceramic cladding adds movement and pattern. Meticulously designed walnut kitchen counter is the centerpiece of the kitchen. A slim shelf below the quartz countertop creates space for a laptop and other tools for working from home. Power sockets are located behind the shelf allowing homeowners to charge devices, while drawers for paper and other items.

Whether the arrangement of sofas in the living room is correct or not affects the fortune of the owner. Therefore, you need to arrange sofas in good positions. The concept that, for an East-facing house, the sofa should be placed in the main East, Southeast, South, and North directions of the living room. As for the house facing the west, the sofa should be placed in the southwest, the main west, northwest and northeast of the living room. Lean the sofa against solid walls tường The back of the sofa is leaning against the wall, like a family with noble people helping in work and career success. Sofa arrangement in the shape of a U There are many models of sofas designed for modern living rooms such as single sofas, couches, etc. But it is best to choose a sofa that is arranged in a U-shape. This is not only a sofa model. facilitate the people sitting on the chair to communicate with each other, but also has a compact shape. Moreover, the U-shaped sofa has the effect of blocking the wind and gathering wealth, which is beneficial to the homeowner’s fortune. In addition, the L-shaped sofa also has the effect of welcoming fortune and receiving fortune. Place artwork near the sofa Behind the sofa is an ideal location for hanging pictures. But since the living room is the extreme of a home, the placement behind the sofa in the living room is important. The decorations placed here need to match. You should place some artwork that can attract auspicious such as calligraphy, painting, vase, flowers around the sofa. You should not hang clocks, mirrors, swords and other unlucky objects behind the sofa. Put bright lights on both sides of the sofa The two sides of the sofa represent children in the family, subordinates… The empty space on either side is both unsightly and unlucky both visually and . It is best to place lights or other meaningful items that symbolize wealth on either side of the sofa. Avoid placing the sofa facing the door When arranging the living room, you should not place the sofa in the position opposite the door. The door is the entry and exit of many air flows. Placing the sofa in this position is easy to cause conflict, nervous tension, and waste of money. It is best to move the sofa away from a more discreet location in the living room. If you can’t move the sofa, it’s best to put a screen to create a sense of security, wealth and fortune not to be lost out. Avoid the gap behind the sofa Ideally, you should arrange the sofa with its back against the wall. The space behind the sofa makes people’s psychology insecure, wasting fortune. If the sofa is not comfortable to lean on, you can add a screen in the back. Do not arrange sofas in front of the window You should not arrange the sofa in front of the window. The arrangement of sofas in this position creates a sense of insecurity for the homeowner, causing a loss of prosperity in the family. *The information in the article is for contemplation and reference only.

When embarking on the layout of an office, the homeowner or company owner needs to determine the best directions for the company. Feng shui expert Phung Phuong will share 3 simple steps to improve office prosperity. Step 1: Determine the best desk location for you According to Feng Shui, the year of birth of each person will correspond to one of the five destiny: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth. People with the Earth destiny are suitable for Southwest and Northeast directions. Jupiter is in harmony with the East and Southeast directions. The Fire is compatible with the South direction. Menh Kim should choose the West and Northwest directions. Meanwhile, par Thuy merges with the North direction. Step 2: Decorate the interior according to the five elements All the materials and colors of the furniture in the office evoke the energetic nature of each planet. You need to pay attention to the layout in the office, so that the Five Elements elements are always balanced. If an element is emphasized too much or too little they can affect the energies in this space. Therefore, before embarking on the design and arrangement of the office, you need to determine which category you belong to. From there you will find the most suitable materials and colors. Step 3: Activate the energy in the office Whether the company is running smoothly or not, the relationship between employees is friendly as well as how the work efficiency progresses depends in part on the circulation of qi. If you work in a space where the qi is stagnant (containing too much negative energy), you will feel tired and lack focus. In contrast, with offices with too much yang qi, you are also often angry, and it is difficult to work with associates. Let the qi be moved freely by occasionally moving tables and chairs, rearranging the office. Avoid placing too many tables and chairs because the cramped will restrict the flow of air. * The article is for reference only.

The skylight is not only to create a decorative highlight for the house, but also a place to recharge and recharge air to help exchange and circulate the house with fresh, fresh air. Therefore, in the design process, it is necessary to carefully calculate so that the location of the skylight must meet the aesthetic factors, suitable for the use of the use and must meet the feng-shui standards. The effect of opening a well Opening a well is a way to ventilate the home with new air. Therefore, with Dai Nam feng shui, when arranging the location of the sky well, teacher Nguyen Trong Manh – Master, the leading feng shui expert in Vietnam always carefully calculates, and often places the sky well in a prosperous way to catch the source Sand energy benefits through the sky well into the house. Or based on the layout of each house to calculate the setting of the sky well so that the house has valuable ventilation lines such as: For the cross supply, the first of the better, … to create a rich, rich owner. Notes when opening the sky well When opening a well, attention should be paid to making the roof to be active in the regulation of light and sun protection, to avoid rain. Calculate the position of the skylight to decorate and create highlights for the house. Sky wells are located in any bearing, the decoration must be followed to suit that azimuth. For example: Which bearing can place ornamental plants, yellow light, white light, or rockery or waterfall, … to ensure the balance of yin and yang. Sky well in feng shui In feng shui, the skylight is arranged in the right position it will bring extremely great values ​​to your home. When the house is ventilated, it will be a favorable condition to increase good energy, dispel impurities, … From there it will have a direct impact on the health and development of family members and is also a great space for us to highlight the house more luxurious and fresh. than. * Information is for reference only.

Decide on where to place the washing machine Usually, the washing machine is placed close to the ground. However, the washing machine placed on high is not unreasonable, depending on the current situation of the laundry room space and the needs of your family. For example, a family washing machine in the UK (pictured) is placed higher than the floor; Just below the washing machine is a protruding base designed to fit the laundry basket. Thus, after the laundry is finished or when the laundry is put into the machine, the washer can take the clothes easily in a position that is just within reach, without having to bend over and not suffer from shoulder and hip fatigue. with washing machine on the floor. Arranging a place to store laundry basket You should consider the convenience when thinking about arranging space for laundry baskets to be laundered. Normally, you should place the main laundry basket near the washing machine to avoid the inconvenience of having to carry a lot of clothes, moving a new distance to the washing machine. Of course, you can put the smaller baskets in the bedroom and gather them in a large basket near the washing machine. You should arrange an empty space under the long table in the laundry room to place dirty laundry baskets; you might also consider using a wheeled basket for ease of portability, for maximum flexibility. Install a clothesline Of course, drying clothes in the natural sun is perfect for drying clothes both dry, fragrant, and energy-saving drying. However, when outdoor conditions are not permissible, you may wish to have a drying line available in your laundry area. You might consider installing some drying lines high above (can be hung from the ceiling), near the window of the laundry area (if any). Sink layout If space allows, a sink will be extremely useful in the home laundry area. The sink can allow you to hand wash certain types of clothes, allowing you to use a separate bleach with certain stains before putting them together in the washing machine or as a washing place, washing certain items or special clothing. You may also want to place the sink near the washing machine, so that you will keep the floor more dry as you move the laundry from the sink to the drum. Optimize the ability to store furniture Usually, the laundry space is also a place where you want to store a lot of other items, not only laundry, for example clothes bridges, vacuum cleaners, buckets, shovels, mop … It is crucial that you calculate to optimize the laundry room space, store more items, not clutter, do not mess, and do not affect the main function of this room is washing clothes./.

Feng Shui Dai Nam said that the feng shui of the living room space plays a very important role for fortune and attract fortune. According to feng shui, the following factors will help to prosper in the house: The living room is always airy and clean Because the living room is the central location where the air is carried for the whole house, when the living room is airy, other neighboring rooms such as the bedroom, kitchen and surrounding spaces are also followed. So the first thing the living room needs to have is ventilation. When designing the living room, Mr. Nguyen Trong Manh always bases on the layout of each house to carefully calculate, creating valuable ventilation lines such as: the interdependent fairytale, the cross arc, … create The owner is rich, distributing precious things to everyone. Use appropriate decorative lighting colors Using the color of decorative lights, it is necessary to calculate which positions can place yellow lights, which positions can put white lights to ensure the balance of yin and yang in feng shui. Do not abuse the interior decoration and arrangement of the interior of the living room, making the room cramped, cluttered, overcast and affecting the ventilation. Color is about to match Using the right colors and decorations to create a harmonious and lively space, the living room is both beautiful and luxurious, while creating a comfortable and cozy feeling when entering the room.

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

It is expected that the volume transported via Noi Bai International Airport on the occasion of April 30 to May 1 and the peak of Summer is about 80,000 passengers / day and over 500 flights / day. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) The port also arranged a youth team to assist guests to make medical declarations at 6 internet-connected computer plants … to help passengers complete the fastest medical declaration procedures. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Noi Bai Port also tested software to control electronic medical declaration at check-in points to strictly control medical declaration and optimize the service line. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Noi Bai Airport has arranged a control force to support electronic medical declarations. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Guests have not completed medical declaration procedures but still queue for security screening procedures, which has decreased significantly compared to before, currently the highest day is only about 200-400 guests. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) The medical clearance assistance helps passengers to complete the airline’s procedures quickly. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Especially, the elderly face many difficulties in implementing electronic medical declarations. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) The airline staff is also provided with a medical reporting support area. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Aviation security staff measure and check passenger temperature before entering the screening area. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Noi Bai airport also arranges passenger flow into the check-in area. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Franchise taxi operation at Noi Bai airport is ready for the peak occasion of April 30 and May 1. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +) Nearby, a fast bus route from Noi Bai airport to the center of the capital is also ready to serve passengers. (Photo: CTV / Vietnam +)

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./.

P. House is the home of a young couple, construction area is about 65 m². The house is located in an alley, on three sides bordering the people’s house. The front of the house is eastward, adjacent to the fence wall of an old factory with a long existence and many large old green trees. The owner is busy and has a minimalist lifestyle. So, the problem is for KTS THIA architecture was Create a minimalist home for the purpose of use and relaxation for homeowners after hard working days. P. House is located at Phan Van Tri street, Go Vap district, HCMC. In front of the house, the architect has ceded a large yard with green trees and green roofs, creating a breathing space for the house. Those green patches will be a place to visit for birds and squirrels from nearby parks, the host can befriend them. The architect has left a large yard to plant trees. The raw brick facade is built with two layers, both thermal and soundproof, creating a quiet space for the homeowner. The first floor, the architect arranges a garden and a temporary empty room called a multi-purpose room for the owner to decorate. This room, the host can use it at will such as group work, party with many people without affecting the other’s activities. The architect THIA architecture intentionally left aside a reserved area for later to add members and new functions during use. The architect designs the garden and free space to use as desired when needed on the first floor. The second floor is arranged living room, kitchen is connected space. The two-storey kitchen with glass roof and portable wooden bar helps to brighten and ventilate the house. After working hours, the owner spends a lot of time in the kitchen, so in the kitchen position can see the trees and the sky through the glass roof. The main functional space is brought up to the upper floors. Living room, kitchen connected with each other. P The digital guest room arranged a small altar reminiscent of the home space in the North. A concrete staircase with an iron corridor is a bridge connecting the space of each floor. Portable wooden roofing system brings both aesthetic value and cooling for the house. With a two-layer architectural solution alternating with trees, rearing the windscreen roof will help the house always airy, avoiding solar radiation exposure. The architect also designed the glass roof to take the wind behind to make the house more airy. The third floor is the bedroom space, this space can see the green trees falling from the roof down through the front floor. The carpentry layer prevents sunlight and radiation from shining directly into the room. With carpentry tiles, gaps and trees, the bedroom is always cool and private. The terrace has a working room, green trees covering the roof. Here, the owner grows vegetables for daily meals. Inside the bedroom adjacent to the truss of vines in the facade. Brick tiles reduce indoor temperatures. On the rooftop, this is the place to grow vegetables to serve the homeowner’s life.

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

1 / Construction site: Barcelona, ​​Spain

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2 / Construction site: USA

Perhaps, at first glance, you do not realize that the house has a rather strange curved angle. Thanks to the symmetrical arrangement of the interior and decorative details, that unbalanced curvature has almost been made ‘invisible’.

3 / Construction site: Stockholm, Sweden

Instead of trying to hide the ‘blooming’ characteristic of this room, the designer chose to take advantage of them proactively. The designer has arranged the interior and cabinets close to the wall, creating the feeling that the space is opened up in an airy and spacious way.

4 / Construction site: London, England

Many homeowners will be annoyed by this ‘ungainly’ staircase when trying to take advantage of the multi-storey space on a narrow premises.

Arranging sharp diagonal lines to overcome the inconvenience of stairs is an effective way to allow you to have both a staircase and a functional kitchen cabinet. It also proves a fact: You don’t have to find a way to hide such ‘difficult’ slopes.

5 / Construction site: Sydney, Australia

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6 / Construction site: London, England

Both like a room, both like a steps, and like a landing, intelligent design has turned a difficult design problem into a creative architectural product for a cohesive space. puree indoor elements and outdoor features.