Responding to growing concerns about indoor air pollution, the project develops a residential model that prioritizes continuous natural ventilation. The design evolves as a system of eight distinct volumes arranged around a central shared space defined by permeable “breathing walls.”
These walls operate as a layered environmental system. The outer layer consists of hollow, burnt defective bricks arranged unconventionally to enable airflow and daylight penetration while filtering external pollutants. The inner layer incorporates garden spaces that function as a climatic buffer, improving air quality and moderating environmental conditions.
Located on a former garden site in Bien Hoa City near the Dong Nai River, the project preserves much of the existing landscape. Vegetation is integrated as an active component of the environmental strategy.
Natural ventilation and daylight are reinforced through skylights and the porous wall system, reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Unfinished wall surfaces enhance thermal performance by minimizing heat retention and facilitating rapid drying in humid conditions.
The reuse of defective bricks reduces material waste and construction costs while contributing to an environmentally conscious building system. Continuous air exchange ensures high indoor air quality, while spatial organization promotes connectivity between living areas.
The house is structured around a central void that links communal and private spaces vertically and horizontally. This configuration enhances environmental performance while reinforcing social interaction within the household.
By dissolving the distinction between interior and exterior, the project proposes a living environment that is both climatically responsive and socially cohesive.
