Stacking Green - Vo Trong Nghia Architects

Siagon is chaotic city with one of the highest population densities in the world. In response to this an interesting tradition has arisen of using vegetation to provide privacy to those living in the most urban areas, with a large variety of tropical plans and flowers covering balconies, courtyards, and streets.

Constructed on a plot 4m wide and 20m deep, 'Stacking Green' in a house designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects using these principles of a green facade to protect from sunlight, street noise and pollution. The house is constructed in a typical tube style, however both the front and back facades are entirely composed of layers of concrete planters. The use of interior walls has been limited in order to maintain both fluency and access to the green facade.   

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