According to recent statistics, energy consumption in buildings in Vietnam accounts for approximately 35–40% of the country’s total energy use. This highlights the urgent need to implement energy-saving solutions in the construction sector to deliver significant benefits to the economy and improve the quality of life for the community. Applying energy-saving solutions in buildings not only helps to reduce operational costs and energy consumption but also contributes to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, which is a crucial factor in addressing climate change. This is also part of a strategy to build a sustainable society and protect the environment for future generations.
Recently, Typhoon No. 3 Yagi caused significant damage, providing a clearer warning about the necessity of safety in design and construction, particularly concerning aluminum and glass doors. Hundreds of homes and buildings suffered damage to their glass door systems due to strong winds and tornadoes, highlighting the importance of using durable materials and door structures with high load-bearing capacity that are suitable for Vietnam's harsh climate conditions.
To realize Decision No. 280/QD-TTg issued by the Prime Minister on March 13, 2019, regarding the "Approval of the National Program on Energy Efficiency and Conservation for the period 2019 – 2030" and Decision No. 1677/QD-BXD issued on December 30, 2020, concerning the "Issuance of the Implementation Plan for Energy Efficiency and Conservation for the period from 2020 to 2030 by the Ministry of Construction," the Institute of Building Materials is organizing the seminar "Energy Saving Solutions and Safety for Residential and Commercial Buildings" with the following objectives:
1. To disseminate and popularize regulations on implementing energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings, aiming to raise awareness among stakeholders involved in investment, construction, and operation, including investors, design consultants, contractors, and operational units.
2. To assess the current status of testing, inspection, and certification of energy-efficient building materials to ensure quality and safety when used.
3. To discuss and propose energy-saving and efficiency solutions for residential and commercial buildings to improve operational effectiveness and reduce energy costs.
4. To discuss and propose solutions to enhance the safety of aluminum and glass door systems—an especially critical factor in protecting buildings and minimizing damage during natural disasters.
The seminar will feature participation from: Dr. Nguyen Quang Hiep – President of Vietnam Institute for Building Materials, Ministry of Construction; Mr. Nguyen Cong Thinh – Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology, and Environment, Ministry of Construction; Mr. Ngo Quoc Huan – President of the Vietnam Door Association; Mr. Nguyen Quang Huy – Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of HDWIN Corp; Mr. Douglas L. Snyder – Executive Director of the Vietnam Green Building Council.
Additionally, over 70 guests will attend, including representatives from various departments, enterprises, professional associations, construction and supervision units, universities, research institutes, experts, and architects from the Architecture and Construction sector.
Overview of seminar
The presentations at the seminar will not only focus on energy-saving solutions but will also introduce the latest safety solutions for residential and commercial buildings, particularly regarding aluminum and glass doors. Advanced technologies such as tempered glass, heat-resistant and impact-resistant aluminum and glass door systems, as well as multi-point hardware that enhances wind resistance, will be discussed in detail.
This event also serves as an opportunity for manufacturers and construction companies to collaborate in seeking and implementing solutions that enhance the use of aluminum and glass door systems with outstanding features in energy conservation and high safety standards, suitable for Vietnam's severe storm conditions—a trend that will be essential in the future. Environmentally friendly and energy-efficient materials will play a leading role in constructing energy-efficient buildings and green buildings, contributing to achieving the net-zero emissions goal as pledged by the Prime Minister at COP 26 and moving closer to sustainable development goals. This is also an important step towards bridging the gap between the Vietnamese construction industry and advanced countries worldwide.
During the seminar, VIBM and HDWIN officially signed a cooperation agreement to jointly research and promote the use of energy-efficient and highly safe aluminum and glass door products in practice.
The seminar information was published in the VTV Money newsletter on September 16, 2024, on VTV1: https://vtv.vn/.../tai-chinh-kinh-doanh-sang-16-9-2024...
Some photos from the seminar:
Dr. Nguyen Quang Hiep - President of Vietnam Institute for Building Materials delivered the opening speech at the seminar
Mr. Nguyen Cong Thinh - Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Ministry of Construction delivered the speech at the seminar
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh - Researcher at Center for Equipment, Environment & Labour Safety, VIBM presented at the seminar
Mr. Le Cao Chien - Deputy Director at Center for Equipment, Environment & Labour Safety, VIBM presented at the seminar
Dr. Nguyen Quang Hiep - President of Vietnam Institute for Building Materials and Mr. Nguyen Quang Huy – Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of HDWIN Corp
Mr. Douglas L. Snyder – Executive Director of the Vietnam Green Building Council
Signing of the cooperation agreement between VIBM and HDWIN
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