VILANDCO AT I2I TALK #6: LEADING THE GREEN TRANSITION IN THE BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY

On May 8, 2025, VILANDCO was honored to participate and share its expertise at INSEE i2i Talk #6, themed: “Green Buildings – Guiding Sustainable Growth for the Building Materials Industry”. This event is one of Vietnam’s most respected in-depth forums, bringing together leading experts in green buildings and construction materials, amid a significant market shift toward sustainable development.

Multi-Perspective Insights from Leading Experts

INSEE i2i Talk #6 brought together leading experts in green building and sustainable development to share deep and practical insights:

  • Architect Trần Khánh Trung – Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Green Architecture Club – shared the Government’s policies and directions, highlighting the role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in shaping industry standards.
  • Mr. Nguyễn Trung Kiên – Director of VILANDCO & VGBA – introduced the application of tools to evaluate the Carbon Footprint of building materials, supporting businesses in formulating effective and feasible green development strategies.
  • M.Arch. Vũ Linh Quang – Director of ARDOR Green – presented real-world lessons from applying LCA and EPD in green building projects, from design to operation.
  • Mr. Thủy Nguyên Hưng – Representative of INSEE Vietnam – analyzed the challenges and solutions in integrating LCA–EPD reports into actual project implementation.

The presentations not only provided in-depth technical knowledge but also offered a clear picture of the current status of the construction materials market, affirming that sustainable development is no longer optional but a strategic necessity to enhance competitiveness and long-term value for businesses.

Green Transition – From Market Trend to Mandatory Requirement

Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyễn Trung Kiên – Director of VILANDCO & VGBA, Member of the Vietnam Green Building Council, and Vice President of IBPSA-Vietnam – shared practical insights on the application of One Click LCA software in conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for construction material enterprises.

These are key tools that support businesses in:

  • Measuring carbon footprint transparently, facilitating green building certifications.
  • Meeting requirements of international green standards such as LEED, LOTUS, EDGE, and other recognized ecolabels.
  • Enhancing competitiveness when entering international markets with stringent emission regulations.

VILANDCO – Driving Sustainability in Building Materials

As a pioneering consultancy with extensive experience in delivering green building projects across Vietnam, VILANDCO offers comprehensive solutions for building material enterprises, including:

  • Green Building Certification Consulting: LEED, LOTUS, EDGE
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), Green Label, SGBP
  • Specialized Training through the VGBA Academy
  • Software Distribution and Technical Support for Building Performance Simulation Tools: IESVE, DesignBuilder, One Click LCA, Archicad, and more

Together with VILANDCO for Sustainability

VILANDCO is committed to partnering with building material manufacturers in creating sustainable value — not only for the environment, but also through long-term economic efficiency and enhanced global competitiveness.

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