The Role of Wooden Architecture in Sustainable Societies in Vietnam

Abstract

Constructed with sustainable materials, wooden buildings are attracting attention for their potential contributions to maintaining and preserving the environment and reducing the environmental burden. Further, raw wood material is renewable and recyclable based on sustainable forest management and can absorb and store carbon dioxide during its growth and use. The potential of wooden architecture in Vietnam is discussed from the perspectives of culture, earthquake resistance, durability, fire protection, and energy conservation, and also its contribution to the local economy.