Hoàng Thúc Hào

Vietnamese architect
 “Happiness Architecture”

The ability of architecture that not merely includes designing buildings and space,
but creating happiness.
Hoang Thuc Hao, specifically with his work in rural communities, highlights the role
that architects can play in such contexts. By understanding and adapting to local
conditions, he has achieved a remarkable degree of architectural innovation. As part
of the process, villagers are involved and thus empowered in the improvement of their
environment. Mr Hoang goes beyond building sustainability in that he also addresses
cultural sustainability in his works, an aspect often neglected in developing
economies."
Suoi Re Village Community House
 Architects :Hoàng Thúc Hào, Nguyễn Duy Thanh
Location : Suoi Re village, Luong Son, Hoa Binh province, Vietnam
Architects And Investor :1+1>2 Group
Project Year :2010

All year round most villagers go to the towns and cities to earn for their living. The rest stay
home and continue to grow rice very hard. The struggle for a better life makes them
exhausted. They don’t have any time to care about education, cultural and spiritual
developments of their own as well as their children’s.
MASTER PLAN
The overall spatial structure is organized in chain
Structure idea is simple, economical, utilizing the availability of local materials and following this
principle: unity in diversity contrast.
Solar cell system
filter rainwater collection tanks
geothermal
power-saving LEDs
five-compartment septic tanks

They are the test solutions of green architecture, energy efficient and friendly environment .
The villagers build their own homes. They will
enjoy the efficiency of space and the utility of each
element: stone, earth, bamboo, leaves, air, wind,
sun, jungle sounds. Hopefully once this work is
carried out, It will strengthen the bonds of
community, contributing to the consolidation,
maintenance and development of regional identity.