In pursuing sustainability, our approach for decarbonization in each project is “Strategy first” , which means to take a step back, evaluating the conditions of the Site, Social context, Materials & construction methods. These elements become a key driver for the whole design process, which we will demonstrate through 3 project examples:
- Twin Beans Farm: A retreat in a serene area at the boundaries of Da Lat, using permaculture design and mostly on-site materials, breathing into new life to dried trees and used materials
- Tuan Viet Shoes integrated office: Adaptive reuse of an old warehouse into a sustainable office with innovation around strategic planning, structure, facade, and biophilia oriented spaces
- Multipurpose dining hall: rethinking building operation and accessibility for a dining hall that accommodates 3000 workers with an open facade in response to time and climate.
Speaker
Tan Bui, Assoc. AIA, Founder, Sigma Studio
Moderator: Truong Vu, MPP
Moderator: Khiem Nguyen, MPP, BArch, Intl. Assoc. AIA, Vietnam Country Representative, AIA International
CES: Estimated 1 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Speaker Bios
Tan Bui is an architect with more than 14 years of experience at international level. and also a Fulbright Scholar.
Tan’s experience is international, ranging from Seattle , USA to Hong Kong, Myanmar , Vietnam - in various stages of the design process from strategic pre-concept planning, concept design to completion. He focuses on the Sustainability and Strategy side of architecture, as well as contemporary aesthetics.
He has managed various types of mid- to large-scale award-winning high-profile projects, providing innovative solutions to complex challenges , to create highly impactful architecture with unique vision and skilfully crafted details. Tan graduated from HCMC University of Architecture in 2007 and Master of Architecture in University of Oregon in 2017 with a full scholarship from the US government.
Currently, he is working at and is the founder of Sigma Studio , a Saigon based firm with strategic consultancy and sustainability - integrative and social inclusive oriented architecture.
Moderator: Truong Vu is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a diverse background in chemical engineering, public policy, and social development. Holding a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and a Master's degree in Public Policy - Leadership and Management, Truong has spent over a decade working with organizations such as World Learning, the YMCA of Vietnam, and Peacework.
In addition to his work in the non-profit sector, Truong is a host of the Thought Show on the Vietsuccess channel, where he brings insights from scholars to the public. With a passion for education and sustainable development, Truong is also involved in various youth empowerment programs as a participant, organizer, host, or trainer.
Moderator: Khiem Nguyen received a Fulbright scholarship for doing his master degree and gained his Master of Public Policy at Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FUV) in 2021. He has been a visiting lecturer at University of Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City (UAH) from 2018 to present.
He has 15 years of professional experience in architectural design consultancy for British and local architectural firm with projects related to heritage conservation and new development projects in UK and Vietnam.
Currently, he is CEO of Laperle Co., Ltd in Vietnam.
