What are the requirements for urban and rural architecture in Vietnam?

Requirements for urban architecture in Vietnam

Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 11 of the Law on Architecture 2019, urban architecture in Vietnam must meet the following requirements:

- Harmonize with overall spaces, architecture and landscapes of the sites intended for construction of architectural structures; connect the architecture of the existing sites, newly developed ones and border crossings between urban and rural areas, and admire natural scenery;

- Use colors, materials and decorate the outer faces of architectural structures in an aesthetic manner without causing any adverse impact on human eyes, health, environment and traffic safety;

- Refurbishment of an existing residential home and construction of a new one must be combined concordantly to produce an architectural structure which fits into natural and climatic conditions, and detached residential homes must be aligned with the general architectural layout in a specific region;

- Public construction works and urban utility facilities built along streets must be aesthetic, useful and safe to humans and means of transport;

- Signs, markers, advertisement billboards, lighting systems and decorative items used in urban areas must meet regulations and outdoor advertising planning requirements as well as fit into the overall urban architectural plan;

- Statues, sculptures, sculpted reliefs, fountains and other decorative construction works must be designed to fit into landscape, meet requirements concerning public access and aesthetics;

- Traffic amenities must be designed in a consistent manner to meet requirements concerning public access, aesthetics and characteristics of urban areas.

What are the requirements for urban and rural architecture in Vietnam? (Internet image)

Requirements for rural architecture in Vietnam

Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 11 of the Law on Architecture 2019, rural architecture must meet the follwing requirements referred to in points a, b, c and e of clause 1 of this Article and the followings:

- Harmonize with overall spaces, architecture and landscapes of the sites intended for construction of architectural structures; connect the architecture of the existing sites, newly developed ones and border crossings between urban and rural areas, and admire natural scenery;

- Use colors, materials and decorate the outer faces of architectural structures in an aesthetic manner without causing any adverse impact on human eyes, health, environment and traffic safety;

- Refurbishment of an existing residential home and construction of a new one must be combined concordantly to produce an architectural structure which fits into natural and climatic conditions, and detached residential homes must be aligned with the general architectural layout in a specific region;

- Statues, sculptures, sculpted reliefs, fountains and other decorative construction works must be designed to fit into landscape, meet requirements concerning public access and aesthetics;

- Ensure that traditional architectural and cultural values are inherited; indigenous building materials and advanced engineering methods are preferred for use;

- Meet standards applied to residential homes, living spaces and cultural spaces so that rural architectural structures are adjusted to natural conditions, customs and habits of ethnic groups;

- As for areas prone to natural disasters, strengthen use of architectural designs for public works and residential homes at rural areas in order to meet requirements as to adaptation to climate change and prevention and control of natural disasters.

Mai Thanh Loi

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