UAC "Green from Thought"

Architect Nguyen Dinh Thanh, General Director of UAC, said green architecture is the concrete expression of the global sustainable development architectural strategy today. In the world, the green architecture" model is an apparent trend to conserve energy and preserve the environment. Not only studying technical aspects like building materials, energy, waste, water use, regional ecological impact and room air quality, "green architecture" also pinpoints architectural functions and aesthetic significance.

 

The concept of green - ecological architecture remains relatively new. However, when introduced in Vietnam, this model shares a lot of similarities to Vietnamese traditional architectural model which highlights gardens, ponds, and open fresh and peaceful spaces. This is a reason for immediate existence and development of this model in a sustainable manner when it was introduced. And, designers and users quickly adapt to it. "Green architecture" is a system and suits different spaces. Hence, the most important factor is investors and designers must be “"green" from their own thought in order to build green - ecological projects.

 

The formation of such ideology is a painstaking process in years. UAC has always done its best to deserve the position of a leading bird in the Vietnamese architectural consulting industry.

 

UAC was founded in 1976 with the initial name of the Hanoi Housing Institute. Till the doi moi (renovation) process, UAC, based on realities and collective agreements, decided to maintain the entire workforce. In 2005, the company went public and was renamed to Hanoi Urban Architecture Consultancy Joint Stock Company.

 

The company’s more than 200 highly trained architects, engineers and technicians are efficient partners for investors when they carry out construction and urban development projects. They also support them with investment management services. The staffs are frequently trained in Vietnam and abroad to improve experience, competency, vision, professional skills and know-how. Hence, projects the company have undertaken are not only ensured green ecology but also guaranteed perfect architectural aesthetics. As often as not, all UAC members consider the work for customers as for themselves. That is their responsibility, dedication and passion. The company is committed to providing customers with best technical solutions to deal with any problems quickly and economically.

 

Typical projects include Ciputra, Yen Hoa new urban zone; Southeast Tran Duy Hung new urban zone; a five-star trade centre, hotel complex; Keangnam; E1-Chelsea Park ; Hacinco student village in Hanoi; Hanoi Fine Arts University; Ho Tay Water Park; T&T condominiums; VCCI building; Golden Key School. Besides Hanoi, UAC also serves customers in other localities namely Phu Quoc; Ho Chi Minh City; Nha Trang; Can Tho; Da Nang; Hue; Thai Nguyen; Hai Phong. UAC was proud to receive Top Ten BCI 2005.

 

Through 35 years of construction and development, the determination and unity of the staffs are the most effective weapon and key to live through toughest times facing the company, such as the time after going public, global economic crisis, rising prices of consumer products.

 

When asked about the secret of success, General Director Nguyen Dinh Thanh said with a bright smile that “We do not have any sublime secret. That is the heart of every UAC member. Every member understands and tries the best to find their value and quality in the company. UAC is proud to have created such generations. To create green- geo model, it is essential for every member to have the common thinking, which is foundation for success.”