Authors:
Ngo Viet Hung,Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung,Nguyen Thi Lan Phuong,Nguyen Thi Phuong Lieu,Tran Thu Trang,DOI NO:
https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.spl.13/2026.05.00012Keywords:
Green buildings,Green building development,Legal framework,Abstract
Over the past five years, the green building movement in Vietnam has seen remarkable growth, with certified projects emerging rapidly across the country. During 2010–2019, only 165 buildings met green building standards, whereas the 2020–2024 period saw a sharp increase to 394 projects, bringing the total to 559 certified green buildings with a combined floor area of 13.57 million square meters - surpassing the national targets of 80 green buildings by 2025 and 150 by 2030. Despite this impressive growth, the proportion of certified green buildings remains modest relative to the country’s potential, as the total certified area accounts for only a small share of the more than 100 million square meters of new construction each year. Meanwhile, greenhouse gas emissions from the construction sector remain high, posing challenges to Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 under COP26. This paper analyzes the theoretical foundations of green buildings, assesses the current development status in Vietnam, identifies the key challenges in implementation, and proposes several policy recommendations to promote this sector. The findings emphasize the necessity of stronger incentive policies, enhanced institutional capacity, public awareness, and the development of green materials and technologies to advance sustainable development goals.References:
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