Green industrial buildings in Vietnam from experts’ point of view

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a remarkable rise in the number of certified green building projects in Vietnam, with industrial buildings accounting for the largest portion. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the ability to achieve points of industrial buildings in some green building systems under specific conditions of Vietnam. Another aim of the study is to point out the distinct features of industrial buildings that influence their design, including heavy industry, light industry, and industrial buildings with cleanrooms. Accordingly, this will contribute to increasing the number of industrial buildings that achieve green certification in the future. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, including expert interviews, field surveys, and meta-analysis. The research results will serve as a reference document for sustainable development-oriented design consultants and for organizations establishing green construction criteria systems to be able to upgrade to newer versions with higher adaptability for industrial works.