{"id":17341,"date":"2025-10-27T03:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daihoc.fpt.edu.vn\/hcm\/?p=17341"},"modified":"2026-10-27T04:05:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:05:25","slug":"policy-on-sustainable-standards-for-new-buildings-at-fptu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daihoc.fpt.edu.vn\/hcm\/policy-on-sustainable-standards-for-new-buildings-at-fptu\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy on sustainable standards for new buildings at FPTU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2022, FPT University (FPTU) has required every new building, extension and major refurbishment on all five campuses to be planned, designed and built to sustainable, low-carbon standards. This requirement is set by Article 29 \u2013 Sustainable standards in construction and refurbishment of the FPT University Sustainable Development Policy (reviewed and approved by the University President on 30 May 2026).<\/p>\n<p data-lfile-container=\"3aec7a71-d24d-4007-a707-5537d64a565c\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">FPTU follows the national standards of Viet Nam&#8217;s Ministry of Construction, in particular the mandatory National Technical Regulation on Energy Efficiency Buildings QCVN 09:2017\/BXD, together with the &#8220;Criteria for Green Architecture in Vietnam&#8221; of the Vietnam Association of Architects. For voluntary third-party certification, the reference body in Viet Nam is the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC), the national member of the World Green Building Council, which certifies buildings under its LOTUS rating system.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Purpose and scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>FPT University\u2019s mission of providing accessible, high-quality education across Viet Nam is delivered through a growing network of campuses in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho and Quy Nhon. Because the university continuously builds new facilities, it commits that every new building will contribute to a sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient campus.<\/p>\n<p>This policy applies to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All new buildings (lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, dormitories, sports facilities, administration buildings) on every FPT University campus;<\/li>\n<li>Extensions and major renovations of existing buildings;<\/li>\n<li>All design consultants, contractors and suppliers engaged by the university \u2013 compliance with this policy is a contractual requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Chapter_1_Land_for_construction\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Chapter 1. Land for construction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>FPT University\u2019s mission to provide affordable, high-quality education across Vietnam is closely linked to the development of new campuses in provinces and cities nationwide. The land used for campus construction is granted or leased and designated for educational purposes, in full compliance with Vietnamese laws and local regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Campus construction does not take place on agricultural land, forest land, or residential areas. All sites are reclaimed or previously developed \u201cbrownfield\u201d land, ensuring sustainable and responsible campus development.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Chapter_2_Green_Design_Standards\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Chapter 2. Green Design Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>FPT University applies green design principles across all campuses and buildings to create sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly learning environments. Each project is developed in accordance with national green construction regulations and the university\u2019s internal \u201cGreen Campus\u201d framework, maintaining consistency between architectural aesthetics and ecological responsibility.<br \/>\nFPT University\u2019s campus planning and architectural design focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a modern, friendly, clean, beautiful, distinctive, and unique educational environment.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the architectural spatial layout has rhythm and appropriate transitions in architectural forms, with reasonable building heights between functional areas and the inclusion of landmark structures.<\/li>\n<li>Organize landscaping spaces in harmony with infrastructure development, with particular emphasis on the main axis and open spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Use land efficiently to preserve comprehensive green cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Chapter_3_Green_Materials\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Chapter 3. Green Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>FPT University prioritizes the use of green, sustainable, and high-performance materials in all construction and renovation projects. The selection of materials follows strict environmental criteria to minimize the ecological footprint of each campus and ensure compliance with Vietnam\u2019s Green Building Standards (TCVN) and international sustainable construction practices.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use local, recycled, and recyclable materials.<\/li>\n<li>Apply materials with high solar reflectivity.<\/li>\n<li>Install high-efficiency lighting, ventilation, and HVAC systems.<\/li>\n<li>Use water-efficient fixtures and equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Select materials that enhance acoustic comfort.<\/li>\n<li>Provide certificates verifying the sustainability of green materials used.<\/li>\n<li>Examples of certified green materials: Plasterboard: Vinh Tuong; Wall paint: Dulux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Chapter_4_Green_Construction_Standards\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Chapter 4. Green Construction Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Green construction in Vietnam is governed by national regulations and standards that promote sustainable and environmentally responsible building practices. Key standards include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>QCVN 01:2021\/BXD \u2013 Planning and construction standards.<\/li>\n<li>QCVN 02:2022\/BXD \u2013 Natural and climatic data standards.<\/li>\n<li>QCVN 06:2022\/BXD \u2013 Fire safety standards for buildings and structures.<\/li>\n<li>QCVN 09:2017\/BXD \u2013 Energy-efficient construction standards.<\/li>\n<li>QCVN 10:2024\/BXD \u2013 Accessibility standards for people with disabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Other related standards on sustainable design and construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to these national standards, Vietnam also has specific technical regulations for educational facilities, climate adaptation, accessibility, and sports facility design. These standards ensure that construction projects are developed in a sustainable, safe, and environmentally friendly manner, in accordance with guidelines issued by relevant authorities and professional organizations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chapter 5. Consultation from Specialized Partners on Green Construction and Architecture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><span id=\"Criteria_for_Green_Architecture_in_Vietnam\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Criteria for Green Architecture in Vietnam<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>FPT University follows the \u201cCriteria for Green Architecture in Vietnam\u201d issued by the Vietnam Architects Association, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sustainable Location<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Efficient Use of Resources and Energy<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Indoor Environmental Quality<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Advanced and Distinctive Architecture<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Social and Humanitarian Sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><span id=\"LEED-Related_Green_Building_Certifications\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>LEED-Related Green Building Certifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>FPT University has obtained several Singapore Green Building Product Certificates, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Singapore Green Building Product Certificate \u2013 Panel Board<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Singapore Green Building Product Certificate \u2013 Interior Paint<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Singapore Green Building Product Certificate \u2013 Liquid-Applied Waterproofing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These certifications demonstrate the university\u2019s commitment to using verified sustainable materials and adopting best practices in eco-friendly architecture.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Chapter_6_Environmental_Impact_Monitoring_Assessment_and_Reporting\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><b>Chapter 6. Environmental Impact Monitoring, Assessment, and Reporting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Carry out environmental impact assessment reports for all projects in accordance with the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (effective from January 1, 2022) and Decree No. 08\/2022\/N\u0110-CP detailing several articles of the Law on Environmental Protection.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Organize the collection, classification, storage, transportation, and treatment of all types of waste generated &#8211; including domestic solid waste, industrial solid waste, hazardous waste, and other waste &#8211; strictly in compliance with Decree No. 38\/2015\/N\u0110-CP and Circular No. 36\/2015\/TT-BTNMT;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Rigorously manage and operate the wastewater collection and treatment systems to ensure that all wastewater generated during project operations meets the National Technical Regulation on Domestic Wastewater (QCVN 14:2008\/BTNMT) before being discharged into the environment;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Implement measures for prevention and mitigation of negative environmental impacts, as well as risk prevention and emergency response to environmental incidents;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conduct periodic environmental management and monitoring, with all environmental information updated and stored at project sites, and submitted to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment for inspection and supervision in accordance with current regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2022, FPT University (FPTU) has required every new building, extension and major refurbishment on all five campuses to be planned, designed and built to sustainable, low-carbon standards. 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