LOTUS standards is a green building rating and certification system developed in Vietnam by the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC). It is specifically designed for Vietnam's market and construction conditions to promote eco-friendly and sustainable buildings. This standard includes major criteria groups such as: energy, water, materials and resources, health and comfort, site, ecology, and management.
Objectives of the LOTUS standards
- Promote sustainable construction: Help minimize the negative impact of the construction industry on the environment.
- Optimize resource efficiency: Encourage the design, construction, and operation of energy-efficient, water-saving, and material-saving buildings.
- Enhancing user health and comfort: Creating a healthy and comfortable living and working environment.
- Suitable for Vietnam's practical conditions: Adjusting the criteria to be compatible with Vietnam's climatic conditions, resources, and construction regulations.
The levels of the LOTUS standard
- LOTUS Certified: Meets the 40% standard.
- LOTUS Silver (Silver): Meets the 55% standard.
- LOTUS Gold: Meets the 65% standard.
- LOTUS Platinum: Exceeded the 75% standard.
Types of LOTUS standard certification
The LOTUS system has many assessment tools suitable for different types of projects, including:
- LOTUS NC: Applies to new construction or large-scale renovation projects.
- LOTUS BIO: Applicable to existing (operational) facilities.
- LOTUS Homes: For individual residential buildings.
- LOTUS Interiors: Apply to the interior fit-out project.
Comparison table of LOTUS, LEED, and WELL
| Criteria | LOTUS (Vietnam) | LEED (US) | WELL (USA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development organization | VGBC – Vietnam Green Building Council | USGBC – U.S. Green Building Council | IWBI – WELL Building Institute |
| Origin | Vietnam | United States | United States |
| Focus | Climate, laws & conditions in Vietnam | Energy, water, materials, environment | Health, comfort & human experience |
| Certification levels | Certified – Silver – Gold – Platinum | Certified – Silver – Gold – Platinum | Silver – Gold – Platinum |
| Scope of application | Mainly in Vietnam | Globally, very popular | Global, increasingly developing |
| Main benefits | Suitable for Vietnam's conditions, cost-effective | International standards, enhanced reputation, asset value | Enhance health, performance & satisfaction |
LOTUS standards, LEED and WELL all aimed at the goal of developing green, sustainable, and human-friendly buildings. However, each certification has its own focus:
- LEED: Environment & Energy.
- WELL: Health & Experience.
- LOTUS: The most suitable solution for construction projects in Vietnam.
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