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Green Buildings: A Key Trend Toward Sustainable Development

Green buildings are a cornerstone of sustainable development, aiming to design, construct, and operate buildings in a way that conserves energy, reduces emissions, and minimizes environmental impact.

In the context of climate change and increasing scarcity of natural resources, green buildings not only help cut costs but also make a meaningful contribution to global efforts to reduce environmental degradation.

What Is a Green Building?

A green building is one that is designed, constructed, and operated to minimize negative environmental impacts, while maximizing resource efficiency and ensuring comfort and well-being for its occupants.

These buildings are often certified under international standards such as:

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

• LOTUS (Vietnam Green Building Certification)

• EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies)

Key criteria typically include:

• Energy efficiency and CO₂ emissions reduction

• Use of sustainable and low-impact materials

• Improved indoor air quality

• Water conservation

• Waste minimization

Beyond operational cost savings, green buildings foster healthier living and working environments, enhance occupant well-being, and improve productivity.

Green building consulting services play an important role in guiding and supporting investors, contractors, and architects in implementing green projects that meet international standards. Green building consulting typically includes:

• Assessment and Goal Setting:
  The consulting team helps clients identify specific sustainability targets based on international green building standards and the project’s sustainable development goals. This assessment forms the basis for a clear strategy to achieve certifications such as LEED, LOTUS, or EDGE.

• Green Design:
  Consultants support the optimization of building design from the early stages, including material selection, energy-saving system design, and water efficiency improvements. This ensures that the building not only meets functional requirements but is also environmentally optimized.

• Technical Consulting and Energy Efficiency Solutions:
  Green building consulting often includes technical solutions such as natural lighting systems, efficient ventilation, and energy-saving technologies. These solutions help reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and minimize long-term operating costs.

• Construction Management and Supervision:
  Green building consulting also supports the supervision and management of construction phases to ensure the project is built in accordance with the established green standards. This includes monitoring material usage, waste management, and testing the performance of energy-saving systems.

• Operational and Maintenance Assessment:
  After the building is in operation, consulting services help inspect and evaluate the performance and maintenance activities to ensure that energy-efficient and environmentally friendly systems are maintained over the long term. In addition, consultants provide recommendations for improvements and upgrades using the latest green technologies.

Green Building Programs and Standards:

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – USGBC)

• LOTUS (Vietnam Green Building Council – VGBC)

• EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies – International Finance Corporation, IFC)

• BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method – BRE, United Kingdom)

Benefits of Green Building Consulting Services

Green building consulting services help businesses and investors optimize operational costs, enhance property value, and attract customers through sustainability and environmental friendliness.
Projects that achieve international green certifications are also highly regarded in terms of brand image and reputation—offering a competitive advantage in the market.

In addition, green buildings make a positive contribution to climate change mitigation and environmental protection, bringing long-term benefits to the community.

Green building consulting is a critical step in the journey toward sustainable development, meeting the demands of the modern market.
With guidance from expert consultants, developers and business owners can realize their green building goals, achieving both environmental responsibility and sustainable economic and social value.

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