The building designed by CTA Creative Architects is located in Thu Duc city which situated in HCM city, being one of the biggest cities in Vietnam. According to some science studies recently, the city’s temperature seems to be higher 8-11 degree Celsius in comparison with rural areas with the same climate. Photography by Hiroyuki Oki.

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Our daily life cycle is formed by 3 statuses: Working – Exhausting – Healing. In which, healing throughout entertaining, relaxing and sleeping are indispensable to regain balance to our bodies after a whole day of hard-working. But this cycle is usually inhibited by unfavorable climate which leads to mental and physical stress. This stress might be generated by lack of comfort in living accommodation leading to poor efficiency and cause asthenia.

Earth’s temperature is increasing gradually. As observed, Vietnam has set a record of excessive temperature to 44.1 degree Celsius. In fact, the comfortable environment temperature of our bodies is barely 24-28 Celsius degrees. On top of that, our bodies sweat at 28-32 degree Celsius and get thermal shock above 32 degree Celsius. Surprisingly, under current climatic conditions, the highest record of temperature is broken rapidly every few years past. Additionally, Thu Duc lies in the tropical monsoon climate with many heavy rain and blazing hot days throughout the year.

Nam house is situated in a minor alley, given by their grandparents throughout many generations traditionally, hence their neighborhoods are close relatives. To be more specific, the abutting house belong to the owner’s mother and the other adjoining land area is also the property of their relatives. Thus, the owner’s desire is to connect their home with the surroundings environment, especially their mother’s house beside.