Toward more efficient and sustainable design solutions, SONG ANH’s architectural team continuously expands its knowledge of Green Building, sustainable materials, and the standards shaping the future of the construction industry.
SONG ANH’s architectural team attends the seminar on Green Building & Sustainable Materials.
On the morning of August 28, 2026, SONG ANH’s architectural team attended the technical seminar “Green Building & Sustainable Materials – From EDGE, LOTUS and LEED Requirements to LCA, EPD and ISO 14021 Solutions” at the SGS Academy Conference Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
The seminar offered valuable professional insights into the development of the Green Building market in Vietnam, evolving requirements for construction materials, and how products can contribute to the objectives of certification systems such as EDGE, LOTUS and LEED.
For SONG ANH, participating in specialized industry events goes beyond simply keeping pace with emerging trends. It provides an opportunity for the architectural team to broaden its professional perspective, gain a deeper understanding of the requirements influencing today’s design process, and continuously strengthen the knowledge supporting its project consultancy services.
The seminar provided new perspectives on Green Building, sustainable materials, and certification systems.
One of the key topics highlighted at the seminar was the evolving approach to evaluating and selecting construction materials.
Beyond familiar considerations such as functionality, aesthetics, cost, and constructability, materials are increasingly assessed from a broader perspective, including resource efficiency, product life cycle, environmental impact, and data transparency.
In particular, the sessions on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and ISO 14021 provided SONG ANH’s team with a clearer understanding of how the environmental attributes of materials can be quantified, disclosed, and substantiated through reliable data.
This perspective reinforces an important principle: material selection is not merely a decision based on appearance or cost. It can become an integral part of a broader strategy to improve the overall efficiency and sustainability of a building.
For SONG ANH’s architectural team, the value of the seminar lies in its ability to connect specialized knowledge with real-world challenges in the design and consultancy process.
Through discussions on EDGE, LOTUS and LEED, the team gained a stronger foundation for understanding the role of materials within Green Building assessment systems, as well as the relationship between individual design decisions and the broader objectives of a project.
Knowledge of LCA and EPD also broadened the team’s approach to material selection. Instead of considering only whether a material is suitable for a particular design, the team can also take into account factors such as product life cycle, environmental data, and evidence supporting sustainability-related attributes.
These insights contribute to SONG ANH’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its professional capabilities and enhance the quality of consultancy services delivered across its projects.
SONG ANH’s team expands its professional knowledge and keeps pace with emerging trends in the construction industry.
For a multidisciplinary design consultancy, knowledge creates meaningful value when it can support research, professional dialogue, coordination, and the development of appropriate solutions for each project.
For SONG ANH, the perspectives gained from the seminar provide an additional professional foundation for considering a wider range of factors throughout the design process, from material selection and resource efficiency to multidisciplinary coordination.
In particular, when Architecture, Structural Engineering, MEPF, Infrastructure, Landscape, Interior Design, and Quantity Surveying are considered within an integrated coordination framework, requirements related to building performance can be identified at an early stage rather than being treated as additional considerations later in the process.
This ability to connect knowledge – design – multidisciplinary coordination forms an important foundation for SONG ANH in developing comprehensive consultancy solutions that respond to the increasingly sophisticated requirements of the market.
SONG ANH is committed to developing a team that continuously learns and strengthens its professional capabilities.
Behind every design solution is the expertise of the people who research, develop, and deliver it. For this reason, SONG ANH places strong emphasis on creating opportunities for its architects, engineers, and multidisciplinary professionals to continuously engage with emerging trends, knowledge, and evolving industry requirements.
Through specialized industry seminars, the team has opportunities to gain insights from experts, exchange practical knowledge, and develop a deeper understanding of the changes taking place across the market. As a result, knowledge extends beyond individual learning and becomes a valuable reference for professional exchange, coordination, and capability development across the entire team.
With its orientation as a multidisciplinary design consultancy, SONG ANH approaches each project holistically, considering decisions related to functionality, aesthetics, engineering, materials, and resources in relation to the overall objectives of the development.
The knowledge gained in Green Building and sustainable materials therefore not only strengthens the team’s professional expertise but also broadens its perspective throughout the design and consultancy process.
SONG ANH will continue to proactively learn, evaluate, and translate relevant knowledge into practical value for each project. Design capability is defined not only by what has already been achieved, but also by the ability to continuously evolve, respond to emerging industry requirements, and contribute to buildings with greater long-term and sustainable value.
