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Post by Tu An on Mar 6, 2016 8:00:28 GMT
1. Why did Mr., Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"? Mr. Vo said "I want to bring nature back to the city" because of the fact that there is severe lack of green space in Ho Chi Minh City where he is living. This problem not only affects the environment but also has negative impact on the aesthesis of the city itself. By "bringing nature back to the city" Mr. Vo has both create a more environmental friendly architecture that brings a state of ease to the atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City and raise the awareness of other architects and people of the lack of green space. 2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why?Having read the articles, I interpret that an environmentally-friendly house is one constructed using materials such as wood, glass, bamboo and so on? Although the idea of making a house out of tree trunks and bamboo trees sounds interesting, I prefer that kind of architect to remain as a piece of art that helps people to be well-aware of the environment and inspires actions regarding making Vietnam a better, greener country. As for me, I would love to have a modern house equipped with technology and security which makes my daily life a lot easier and more comfortable. It maybe eco-friendly in the way that it all electrical device will run on solar energy and wind energy or that there will be various of plants and trees in the exterior part of the house such as the roof top or the garden or even the balcony . 3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve themPersonally, I hardly find a problem in the plan of this project. In regard of the material, there are myriad bamboo farm in Vietnam especially in the middle part of the country particularly Dong Nai or Binh Phuoc . According to the Vietnamese academy of forest science, bamboo originated from China has incredible strength and speed of growth and have been grown in large scale in many places in the country. Moreover, this project has received many stimulation and approval from organizations and important individuals such as Dr Gene Sherman, executive director of SCAF. If the plan seems erroneous, I believe it will not be supported in any way while Mr. Vo's plan has already been approved to be installed in the near future. Dear Nga, First of all, we appreciate your spending time on commenting our bulletin. On all three questions, I cannot agree with you more about the fact you have mentioned above. Vietnam should highly take the environmental issue into consideration. It is obvious that bamboo is one of the alternative materials that can be a solution to this issue.Your idea is truly practical when saying that it is not only the material but also the equipment to make your house eco-friendly. Having plants in the exterior part of the house is also a great alternative idea to green your house. About the last question, I see that you have looked up the information about bamboo quite clear. There is no doubt in what you have said above. Here are some examples of some places using bamboo as material if you want to see www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/amazing-bamboo-installation-at-casa-cor-in-braslia , www.moso.eu/en/adolfo-suarez-international-airport ) Once again, thanks a lot for joining us and hopefully this article can inspire you in term of eco-engineering.
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Post by Tu An on Mar 6, 2016 8:09:22 GMT
1.Why did Mr, Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"? Mr. Vo Trong Nghia has also taken Ho Chi Minh city, a metropolis of Vietnam, as an example for a high density urban area and stated the fact that its natural environment has been demolishing by rapid economic growth. As we all know, Australia has a thriving economy and there is no doubt that its natural scenery, more or less, has been affected. Furthermore, not only reducing city pollutant is architects’ vocation but also enhancing the city’s aesthetic value is one of their missions. Restoring the city environment and landscape is the reason why Mr. Vo wants to “bring nature back to city”, from my point of view.
2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? In my mind, an environmental-friendly house ought to be made from eco-friendly materials as well as household appliances. However, it is quite troublesome to construct an eco-friendly house in Vietnam. Firstly, Vietnam is in the humid tropical climate. Consequently, bamboo and wood usually get musty and will decay after only a few years. If my house is built from bamboo, I would have to get it fixed frequently. Secondly, there a hardly any construction company is trustworthy enough to build a house fully made from bamboo and wood and can still ensure the safety of the facility. Last but not least, it would cost an arm and a leg to build and maintain an organic house. With my financial ability, I do not think I would be able to affort a house made fully out of wood or bamboo. Regardless of how, I would still find eco-friendly household appliances for my house and try to minimize electricity as well as water ultilization as I am doing now.
3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them. As I have mentioned above, it is undeniably very difficult to put this project to real life. Bamboo can be found anywhere in Vietnam, still, it is not an unlimited source and like any other kinds of trees, it takes long time for bamboo to grow. If all house were made from bamboo then would there be any left to shade. To my knowledge, Vietnam’s green coverage rate is only about 36%. Additionally, the project aim is to “bring nature back to city” to not bring natural back to the city and left other areas nothing but soil. And one more important factor that made the project impossible to adapt is most citizens only have limited budget.
Dear Chau, First of all, we appreciate your spending time on commenting our bulletin. On the first and second question, I cannot agree with you more about the fact you have mentioned above. Vietnam should highly take the environmental issue into consideration. And bamboo is one of the alternative materials in this solution. About the dream house, it is totally true to say that a house built with bamboo needs to be mended gradually. Your idea about using eco-friendly appliances instead is absolutely acceptable. However, about the last question, the fact you say about cutting down bamboo is not quite right. Bamboo has been used as a environmentally-friendly material in lots of developed countries such as the Madrid international Airport ( www.moso.eu/en/adolfo-suarez-international-airport ). Moreover, scientists have shown that bamboo takes quite short time to fully grow. You can find more information on bamboo from this website www.bamboogarden.com/care.htm. Once again, thanks a lot for joining us and hopefully this article can inspire you in term of eco-engineering.
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Post by ngothuphuong on Mar 6, 2016 14:22:40 GMT
1. Ho Chi Minh city is not the only city in the world now suffer from being critically lack of green shades and the other kinds of natural features. In fact, all kinds of stuffy “blocks” like office blocks and apartment block are really blocking city residents day by day, and it seems that people are increasingly getting tired of it. This issue proves itself to be imperative because it is directly related to the people’s health condition and the apperance of the city. Besides these reasones above, perhaps Mr. Vo also want to raise the awareness of people about the topic environment when coming up with a this house design. I think any innovative ideas of refreshing the city atmosphere such as bringing nature back to city like this should be received a big round of applause and considered to be applied in the real life if possible. 2. I have always desired to possess a modest house surrounded by a flower garden nearby the beach and spending yearly vacations in there. I love the refreshing salty fragrance of sea which can help soothe my mind after hard work in the city as well as enhance the level of my physical fitness naturally. 3. There have been a countless environmentally-friendly stucutres I have come across but I find this one the most extraordinary, but for all intents and purposes the house must serve well with all functions of a house. In this case, I think the material bamboo is not durable and strong enough, especially if put in such humid weather in Vietnam. Moreover, the space intended for daily indoor activities seems to be unsufficient, particlularly if the family have some small children. To my mind, this idea can work better if Mr. Vo could adjust the design a little bit so that there would be more space to use and change to more suitable building materials. By the way, I appreciate the creativeness of Mr. Vo, and I think his notable achievement will inspire the other engineers to come up with more eco-friendly building scheme.
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Post by anhthu on Mar 7, 2016 19:15:54 GMT
1. Why did Mr, Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"? I think the answer has been stated clearly in Mr. Vo’s citation about Ho Chi Minh city’s: the environment has been devastated along with the growth of economic and living standard. Therefore, using natural materials like bamboo in such huge structure would be a firm lobbying to all builders to utilize such material. 2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? Actually I have always been into such kind of house with various kind of plants surrounding. It is because I love the colors that natural contains as well as I fully comprehend the positive effects that nature can bring to me: fresh air, relaxing view, etc. 3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them What seems to be the most skeptical about applying this project to real life is the durability of such material. Each kind of plant has its own natural enemy and it is out of human’s ability to completely sold the problem without affecting its quality. Together with that, modern life requires skyscrapers and huge buildings to deal with the pressure of population as well as business, which demands materials that guarantee the safety as high as possible. That’s why such project may face challenges while coming to the real life. To solve the problem, I think the best way is to combine natural materials with other industrial ones to enhance the durability while inserting nature into modern buildings. For examples, such parts of the building like the roofs or the floors can utilize wood or bamboo, but the pole or the basement should use cement and other firm materials to guarantee the safety standard.
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Post by minhphuong on Mar 8, 2016 3:33:03 GMT
1.Why did Mr, Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"? Environment nowadays is such a big and concerning issue that there are so many conferences, organizations and programs that try to raise awareness of protecting environment. This quote by Mr Vo, along with those events, has proved a tangible fact that: Our city is heavily polluted. Despite people's attempt to save the environment, the toxic smoke from factories, vehicles' gas on the street, and even materials to build a house are inevitable factors that make our environment today. So what Mr Vo trying to do, and what he has done is evidence for the ability of making the Earth greener by minimalising from the seem-to-be-impossible like a house. His Bamboo wall is definitely a leading innovation in architecture and model for other fields to follow.
2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? I have always wanted to be in a environmentally friendly house because i know that not only will it be good for the surrounding neighbor( because they dont have to suffer from "sandstorm" everyday) but also good for my own health. There are benefits; however, living in a green, literally, house has some shortcomings. For example, at night, carbon dioxide from trees might spare no oxygen for your breath and get you suffocated; or the tree house might not facilitate a mordern living standard just because there will be undeniable lack of electric plug-ins. In conclusion, I will try to "greenize" my house as much as possible, but I prefer to have a modern house.
3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them? Looking through the pictures, knowing that the pictures are just parts of the full design, I think that there might be some problems. For example, the rooftop is made of glass, which prevents no sunlight as well as sunheat and sounds. Secondly, the wall is made of bamboo, which is a fugitive or insects and animals, and under no circumstances could it be as stable as a concrete wall. Thhirdly, the house requires a lot of effort and space and time to be finished, so I think this kind of house could not come into real life.
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Post by quynhphuongnguyen on Mar 9, 2016 17:37:57 GMT
1.Why did Mr, Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"? Personally, I assert that his saying refers to the current situation in our urban construction. The way houses are built and facilitated is immensely monotonous. Some green space with plants may help us to relax, and therefore, we may be healthier. That may be the motive of Vo’s idea.
2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? His proposal in the article and other ideas of an eco-friendly house are apparently impressive, but they should be taken into serious consideration before being carried out. To commence with, it must depend on the financial resources of the host, as an environmental-friendly apartment are often much more pricey than an ordinary one. Secondly, it is the availability of the materials that impedes the construction of the house. Bamboos, as well as other sorts of natural materials, are scarce, and cutting down trees to build private houses, which are claimed to be eco-friendly may not sound justifiable. Last but not least, the tropical climate and weather conditions of Vietnam are also significant factors contributing to the decision of constructing an environmental-friendly house. Questions about the duration for which the house can endure and how to utilize it efficiently need to be taken into account.
3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them? The project is somehow unworkable as there are some drawbacks of bamboo. Initially, it is not always sufficient for being widely employed in constructing private houses. Another justification is that the endurance of this material may not be guaranteed, and this may pave the way for unexpected adverse consequences such as the degradation of the wall and sudden collapse. Personally, I think some measures should be adopted to address the problem. Firstly, bamboo should be planted massively, so it can meet the demand of the public. The idea is also beneficial since it will require expert knowledge and professional labor, and this can generate jobs for society. Secondly, more effort should be put into enhancing the sustainability of bamboo, to assure that the condition of the house is stable irrespective of the surrounding factors.
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Post by Vu Minh Hoang on Mar 10, 2016 6:09:43 GMT
1.Why did Mr Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"?
It is very clear that nowadays, in many cities in Việt Nam, the infrastructure seem to overtake the green environment. People in village have chances to access to fresh air, real forests and other true natural values whereas ones living in cities are surrounded by skyscrapers, automobiles, entertainment facilities. Building house with bamboos is a good idea when it can make cities look more colourful, more economic but still remain the traditional cores (bamboo is considered one of noticeable features in Viet Nam besides lotus,ao dai,etc...) . In my opinion, that is the reason explaining for the words of Mr Vo
2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? Maybe! An environmentally-friendly house would be beneficial in many aspects. It would encourage the use of renewable energy and resources. I would no longer worry about using water or electricity in a wasteless way. Economic, efficiency and healthy are worth considering when having an eco-house. However, it can not be denied that such houses are very notorious when compared with modern houses!
3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them?
Frankly, this project is somehow impractical. I believe just a minority wants to replace their modern, comfortable, well-furnished houses with those having boring bamboos inside. Firstly, bamboo is a natural object, it just have an unique green color, whereas lots of construction ingredients are various in attractive appearances: red bricks, white marble or brown oak wood. So bamboo will be at the bottom of selections for choosey people. Secondly, it relates to the safety concern. Bamboo is not guaranteed about its endurance as well as quality for construction. Takes an example, if your house is made of dry bamboo and someone accidentally makes fire in your house, it will be a disaster!
In conclusion, more things need to be done to make this project come true. Maybe, the scientists can combine bamboo with concrete to make a more sustainable ingredient. Or the bamboo should be covered with a thick layer of steel. Additionally, only the best quality bamboos are choosen, not bad and old ones.
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Post by khanhlinh on Mar 10, 2016 7:22:21 GMT
1. Why did Mr. Vo say that “ I want to bring nature back to city” I believe that the major reason why Mr.Vo wanted to “bring nature back to city” was that he really felt the need of creating a healthier living environment for other people. Most of us have been unawarely living with the widespread contamination. Because of the acquistive superficial mindset of many goverments, organizations yet individual parties, our beloved living shelter – the Earth has been devastated in the way that barely could we ever imagine. Especially in the urban areas, where modernization and industrialization have massively invaded. Numberless trees have been cut down, which like a contrasting image of the horrifying number of those newly contructed factories. A little bit of the unspoilt beautifulness from nature interpersed right in the middle of a city would be a breath of fresh air to ease the feeling for those whom feel distressed baring the urban bustling life style. 2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be enviromentally friendly? Why? Honestly, this article does not give the least influence on my vision of my future house, although it is really worth reading. A 100% environmentally friendly can be exceedingly unpleasant to stay in, since it will hardly survive for a long time with the harsh and extreme weather, especially in Viet Nam. In additon, even if my house is built with bamboo ( the material which are normally dubbed “green steel”) , the house is still impossible to be a comfortable shelter. 3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain in give some suggestions to solve them? Although The design of Pavilion Bamboo Walls is truly an admirable work by Mr. Vo, It does contain some minor flaws. Firstly, since this is a fugitive structure, It is relatively unstable when come to encounter with the inclementcy of weather. Bamboo – the main material of the pavilion which has already been well known for its strength and great flexibilty, still seems to be rather vulnerable and easily to be worn off by mould or moth. Furthermore, this entire structure must have costed a fortune, and It is certainly really troublesome getting it repaired regularly. Dear My, To commence with, I cannot agree more with your answer to the first question. It is exactly the message which can be conveyed from Mr.Vo's saying. However, it seems that you have not read much about the project and related issues, so your response to the next questions serious doubts about using bamboo in construction. I believe that it is the feasibility that makes Mr.Vo's work become extraordinary, not simply because it is new and strange. For more information, you can visit: sourceable.net/can-bamboo-make-sustainable-reinforced-concrete/. We truly thank you for your participation.
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Post by khanhlinh on Mar 10, 2016 9:49:53 GMT
1. Why did Mr.Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"?
A few decades ago, living environment was enveloped in greenness of vegetation. However, the swift pace of urbanization in Vietnam has given rise to the fact that green spaces are narrowed to make room for apartment blocks and skyscrapers. City dwellers now seem to live in stuffy giant glass boxes which trigger both environmental issues and health problems. Therefore, modern architects including Mr. Vo must be mindful of current challenges so as to design not only impressive but also environmentally-friendly buildings. I also remember reading an article about this talented architect in which he said a person could not become an architecture without understanding problems of his living environment. In other words, architects are environmental ambassadors. That is the reason for his statement " I want to bring nature back to city." His solution to address environmental issues is to green cities with structures made from natural materials.
2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why?
Honestly, I am passionate about flowers so I have always desired to live in a house surrounded with a lush garden full of fragrant flowers. Thanks to this article, I am fully aware that everyone should take responsibility for protecting the environment by living in harmony with nature. Therefore, I hope that I will have chance to possess an environmentally-friendly house in the future where I can not only immerse myself in the nature but also preserve the environment. Although I am still skeptical about the feasibility of using natural materials like bamboos in construction, I believe Mr.Vo's project will inspire other architects to find other "green" materials to make environmentally-friendly houses more practical and affordable.
3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them.
Innovative as it is, this project has some issues that need to be taken into consideration before it is applied to reality. Needless to say, the rigidity of a building is always a top priority. It seems improbable that people can build an apartment with bamboos only. The second problem is the durability. As a matter of fact, Vietnam is a typical tropical country with high humidity and frequency of storms. It remains an open question how long a building made from bamboos can last. Even if it lasts for longer time than we expect, it must cost a handsome amout of money to maintain. Moreover, erecting this kind of structure requires particular techniques which may not be familiar to the majority of builders. Last but not least, building a house from bamboos means that we have to cut down a lot of bamboos. I do not think it is a feasible measure to tackle environmental problems when we sacrifice bamboo groves to have a "green" house. From my perspective, an environmentally-friendly house in the future should be made from other "green" materials such as recycled things, even garbage. Dear Diep, Firstly, I totally agree with your answer to all three answers, especially to the two first questions. You certainly made these terms more comprehensible by providing your background knowledge about this field, which impressed me very much. For the last question, I can say that all of the problems that you have mentioned are exactly what I was skeptical about when I first read the article. However, if you search and read more about Mr.Vo's work and related issue, you can see that the project is more feasible than we think. Here are some link that I think you might want to visit for further information: - Bamboo takes quite short time to fully grow: www.bamboogarden.com/care.htm- Bamboo in construction: sourceable.net/tablet/single/?name=can-bamboo-make-sustainable-reinforced-concrete- Famous architectures using bamboo as main material: www.moso.eu/en/adolfo-suarez-international-airportWe truly thank you for your participation!
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Post by khanhlinh on Mar 10, 2016 10:27:12 GMT
1. Why did Mr, Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to the city"? From my point of view, the reason behind that phrase of his was his "passion - and self imposed duty - the the green the world's urban landscapes with plants and vegetation". There are too many people in Ho Chi Minh city, yet to little space for "nature", and Vietnam's "unrestricted economic development" is joining hands to make it worse. With this masterpiece, Mr. Vo has succeeded in raising people's awareness about the environment, and is one step closer to bringing "nature back to the city". 2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? The article has no doubt influenced me to choose an option that is less harmful to the environment for my future house, for I do not want to live in a world with no trees and everything is polluted. That world would be too terrible for any kinds of life to exist in. There would be no clear sky, as well as other natural sceneries left for us to enjoy, to a certain extend. Dead animals will be everywhere and nothing is ever going to look clean again. I may be exaggarating, but something close to them is likely to happen if we, or at least I, sit around and do nothing. 3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them For an exhitition project, Mr. Vo has done a marvelous job. However, to apply this kind of idea to structures in which people are going to live, it is quite unrealistic and not really "environmentally-friendly". I will prove why the idea is unrealistic for residental constructions. Houses of which foundation's main components is wood/bamboo is nowhere near as stable as steel, and it is totally not fine to live in constant fear that someday, your beloved "environmentally-friendly" house will collapse during your beauty sleep. It is not a good thing for our environment to build houses out of wood/bamboo either, for we are going to cut down a lot of trees to make that idea plausible. My suggestion for a solution is to not do this in real life. As said above, it is perfect for exibitive purposes and recreation, but the idea is terrible when used for residental constructions. Dear Viet, Due to your answer to the first question, I can see that you have understood fully the message from Mr.Vo's saying. However, there are some problems with your two last response. For the second one, I think it is better if you forcus more on the way evironmental-friendly houses (or your house) benefit your future life rather than talking too much about how our life should be if people do not care about their surrounding because we are in the "engineering" discussion. For the last one, it seems that everything you have known about Mr.Vo's work is only the brief summary given in the article we have provided. I do not think that an infeasible project can be given the highest award in the competition. Here are some website you might want to visit for further information: - Bamboo takes quite short time to fully grow: www.bamboogarden.com/care.htm- Bamboo in construction: sourceable.net/tablet/single/?name=can-bamboo-make-sustainable-reinforced-concrete - Famous architectures using bamboo as main material: www.moso.eu/en/adolfo-suarez-international-airportWe truly thank you for your participation!
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Post by khanhlinh on Mar 10, 2016 10:35:43 GMT
1. Ho Chi Minh city is not the only city in the world now suffer from being critically lack of green shades and the other kinds of natural features. In fact, all kinds of stuffy “blocks” like office blocks and apartment block are really blocking city residents day by day, and it seems that people are increasingly getting tired of it. This issue proves itself to be imperative because it is directly related to the people’s health condition and the apperance of the city. Besides these reasones above, perhaps Mr. Vo also want to raise the awareness of people about the topic environment when coming up with a this house design. I think any innovative ideas of refreshing the city atmosphere such as bringing nature back to city like this should be received a big round of applause and considered to be applied in the real life if possible. 2. I have always desired to possess a modest house surrounded by a flower garden nearby the beach and spending yearly vacations in there. I love the refreshing salty fragrance of sea which can help soothe my mind after hard work in the city as well as enhance the level of my physical fitness naturally. 3. There have been a countless environmentally-friendly stucutres I have come across but I find this one the most extraordinary, but for all intents and purposes the house must serve well with all functions of a house. In this case, I think the material bamboo is not durable and strong enough, especially if put in such humid weather in Vietnam. Moreover, the space intended for daily indoor activities seems to be unsufficient, particlularly if the family have some small children. To my mind, this idea can work better if Mr. Vo could adjust the design a little bit so that there would be more space to use and change to more suitable building materials. By the way, I appreciate the creativeness of Mr. Vo, and I think his notable achievement will inspire the other engineers to come up with more eco-friendly building scheme. Dear Phuong, I would like to say that I agree with your answers to your two first question. However, for the last response, I cannot figure out what you want to convey by mentioning "unsufficient space" as the main focus of the article is using bamboo in construction. For the other problem, here are some website you can visit for more information: - Bamboo takes quite short time to fully grow: www.bamboogarden.com/care.htm- Bamboo in construction: sourceable.net/tablet/single/?name=can-bamboo-make-sustainable-reinforced-concrete - Famous architectures using bamboo as main material: www.moso.eu/en/adolfo-suarez-international-airportWe truly thank you for your participation!
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Post by jen on Mar 10, 2016 16:58:17 GMT
1. Because the coverage of green space in the city is too little, which may cause problems to the environment. Also, the unrestricted economic development in Vietnam has destroyed the natural environment across the country. 2. Actually I have always dreamed of possessing such an eco-friendly house. It could be the place for me to relax after a long exhausting day working, where I could feel the nature, watch the flowers blooming, water them trees and plants, or perhaps, take care of my own vegetables. Well, with this kind of construction, I could feel that I would not harming the surroundings. 3. This project is somewhat impractical due to its unsustainable structure. First of all, well, you have to cut down the bamboo to build the house, which is not truly good for the environment. Next, the bamboo is not as strong as steel girder currently used in original house. Moreover, this bamboo framework in building would not last for long, which would waste the materials and sources. Lastly, the human resource for this way of construction is still insufficient to industrialise the method. To solve this problem, new kinds of materials must be found to replace bamboo. Meanwhile, education on this method of architecture should be enhanced.
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Post by Tu An on Mar 10, 2016 17:08:41 GMT
1.Why did Mr, Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"? Personally, I assert that his saying refers to the current situation in our urban construction. The way houses are built and facilitated is immensely monotonous. Some green space with plants may help us to relax, and therefore, we may be healthier. That may be the motive of Vo’s idea. 2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? His proposal in the article and other ideas of an eco-friendly house are apparently impressive, but they should be taken into serious consideration before being carried out. To commence with, it must depend on the financial resources of the host, as an environmental-friendly apartment are often much more pricey than an ordinary one. Secondly, it is the availability of the materials that impedes the construction of the house. Bamboos, as well as other sorts of natural materials, are scarce, and cutting down trees to build private houses, which are claimed to be eco-friendly may not sound justifiable. Last but not least, the tropical climate and weather conditions of Vietnam are also significant factors contributing to the decision of constructing an environmental-friendly house. Questions about the duration for which the house can endure and how to utilize it efficiently need to be taken into account. 3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them? The project is somehow unworkable as there are some drawbacks of bamboo. Initially, it is not always sufficient for being widely employed in constructing private houses. Another justification is that the endurance of this material may not be guaranteed, and this may pave the way for unexpected adverse consequences such as the degradation of the wall and sudden collapse. Personally, I think some measures should be adopted to address the problem. Firstly, bamboo should be planted massively, so it can meet the demand of the public. The idea is also beneficial since it will require expert knowledge and professional labor, and this can generate jobs for society. Secondly, more effort should be put into enhancing the sustainability of bamboo, to assure that the condition of the house is stable irrespective of the surrounding factors. Dear Quynh, First of all, we appreciate your spending time on commenting our bulletin. On the first and second questions, I cannot agree with you more about the fact you have mentioned above. I totally agree that his saying refers to the current situation in Vietnamese urban construction. Our country should highly take the environmental issue into consideration. It is obvious that bamboo is one of the alternative materials that can be a solution to this issue.Your idea is truly practical when saying that it is before deciding to choose the eco-friendly material, we have to consider the weather condition. About the last question, you seemed to have some incorrect definitions about bamboo. Scientists have shown that bamboo takes quite short time to fully grow. You can find more information on bamboo from this website www.bamboogarden.com/care.htm. Moreover, Here are some examples of some places using bamboo as material ( www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/amazing-bamboo-installation-at-casa-cor-in-braslia , www.moso.eu/en/adolfo-suarez-international-airport ). After see some information the above website, I hope you can know that the bamboo is really an alternative material in eco-construction Once again, thanks a lot for joining us and hopefully this article can inspire you in term of eco-engineering.
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Post by jen on Mar 10, 2016 17:08:43 GMT
1. Because the coverage of green space in the city is too little, which may cause problems to the environment. Also, the unrestricted economic development in Vietnam has destroyed the natural environment across the country. 2. Actually I have always dreamed of possessing such an eco-friendly house. It could be the place for me to relax after a long exhausting day working, where I could feel the nature, watch the flowers blooming, water them trees and plants, or perhaps, take care of my own vegetables. Well, with this kind of construction, I could feel that I would not harming the surroundings. 3. This project is somewhat impractical due to its unsustainable structure. First of all, well, you have to cut down the bamboo to build the house, which is not truly good for the environment. Next, the bamboo is not as strong as steel girder currently used in original house. Moreover, this bamboo framework in building would not last for long, which would waste the materials and sources. Lastly, the human resource for this way of construction is still insufficient to industrialise the method. To solve this problem, new kinds of materials must be found to replace bamboo. Meanwhile, education on this method of architecture should be enhanced. Dear Thanh, I have to say that I totally agree with you about the fact that there is little natural space in our city. In addition, I really love your wish to have such a beautiful and eco-friendly house. About your 3rd answer, I would like you to know that bamboos can grow up really fast, so we do not have to be worried about running out of this plant species. Thank you for spending time to read our news and answer our questions.
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Tu An
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Post by Tu An on Mar 10, 2016 17:26:26 GMT
1.Why did Mr Vo say that "I want to bring nature back to city"? It is very clear that nowadays, in many cities in Việt Nam, the infrastructure seem to overtake the green environment. People in village have chances to access to fresh air, real forests and other true natural values whereas ones living in cities are surrounded by skyscrapers, automobiles, entertainment facilities. Building house with bamboos is a good idea when it can make cities look more colourful, more economic but still remain the traditional cores (bamboo is considered one of noticeable features in Viet Nam besides lotus,ao dai,etc...) . In my opinion, that is the reason explaining for the words of Mr Vo 2. After reading this article, will you consider your future house to be environmentally-friendly? Why? Maybe! An environmentally-friendly house would be beneficial in many aspects. It would encourage the use of renewable energy and resources. I would no longer worry about using water or electricity in a wasteless way. Economic, efficiency and healthy are worth considering when having an eco-house. However, it can not be denied that such houses are very notorious when compared with modern houses! 3. What are some remaining problems when applying this project to real life? Explain and give some suggestions to solve them? Frankly, this project is somehow impractical. I believe just a minority wants to replace their modern, comfortable, well-furnished houses with those having boring bamboos inside. Firstly, bamboo is a natural object, it just have an unique green color, whereas lots of construction ingredients are various in attractive appearances: red bricks, white marble or brown oak wood. So bamboo will be at the bottom of selections for choosey people. Secondly, it relates to the safety concern. Bamboo is not guaranteed about its endurance as well as quality for construction. Takes an example, if your house is made of dry bamboo and someone accidentally makes fire in your house, it will be a disaster! In conclusion, more things need to be done to make this project come true. Maybe, the scientists can combine bamboo with concrete to make a more sustainable ingredient. Or the bamboo should be covered with a thick layer of steel. Additionally, only the best quality bamboos are choosen, not bad and old ones. Dear Hoang, First of all, we appreciate your spending time on commenting our bulletin. On the first and second questions, I cannot agree with you more about the fact you have mentioned above. Your explanation was totally right. Besides the fact that bamboo is an alternative material for the eco-construction, it is also the tradition core of Vietnam You have listed out all significant advantages of a environmentally-friendly house. And obviously, everything has its pros and cons: Such house can not be modernistic as a modern house equipped with high-tech appliances. About the last question, it is true that when comes to the variety, bamboo cannot compare to other materials such as brick, marble... and so on. However, I could not agree with you on the second point. About the example you mentioned, the injury will be the same even if your house was built with brick. There are many countries around the world that have applied bamboo into construction Here are some examples of some places using bamboo as material ( www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/amazing-bamboo-installation-at-casa-cor-in-braslia , www.moso.eu/en/adolfo-suarez-international-airport ). After see some information the above website, I hope you can know that the bamboo is really an alternative material in eco-construction Once again, thanks a lot for joining us and hopefully this article can inspire you in term of eco-engineering.
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