🏡 Hoang Thuc Hao – Community Architecture in Vietnam | Global Award for Sustainable Architecture

Graitec is proud to sponsor the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, which annually honors architects whose work embraces ethics, innovation, and a holistic vision of sustainability.

In this inspiring interview, Hoang Thuc Hao, award-winning architect, researcher, and professor based in Hanoi, Vietnam, shares his deep commitment to community-based architecture. Interviewed by Prof. Dr. Jana Revedin, Founding President of the Global Award, he discusses how inclusive, locally rooted design can be a catalyst for social equity and cultural preservation in rural and underserved areas.
Hoang Thuc Hao advocates for an architecture that places people at the center—where local communities are not only beneficiaries but also active co-creators. His projects embrace traditional building techniques, local materials, and collaborative processes, improving living standards while honoring cultural heritage.

📌 Key Topics Covered:
Community-driven architecture in Vietnam
Integrating tradition and innovation in sustainable design
Social justice and cultural empowerment through building
The architect’s role as a facilitator and civic actor
🌏 His work is a powerful demonstration of how architecture can be a tool for dignity, inclusion, and sustainability, especially in emerging economies.

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