CONINCO cooperates with the USAID Vietnam Clean Energy Program to organize the Training course of intensive and interactive practice to improve energy simulationfor Architects and Engineers

With the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector of Vietnam through implementing “Energy Efficiency Building Code - QCVN 09:2013/BXD” and promoting the development of green building, in three days from June 9 to June 11, 2016, the Training course of intensive and interactive practice to improve energy simulation for Architects and Engineers was organized at the headquarters of Consultant and Inspection Joint Stock Company of Construction Technology and Equipment – CONINCO (CONINCO) – No. 4 Ton That Tung, Trung Tu ward, Dong Da district, Ha Noi.

This is a short-term training course for architects and construction engineers, heating and ventilation engineers, evaluation staff of Ministry of Construction/ Department of Construction;lecturers of University of Architecture, Engineering; chief project officer, construction engineers, postgraduate students of architecture, design. MSc. Vu Thi Kim Thoa – Chief Consultant of Winrock International of USAID Vietnam Clean Energy Programwas in charge of the training course, together with Mr.Joseph J. Deringer –Senior Lecturer of USAID Vietnam Clean Energy Program and the speakers such as: MSc.Tran Thanh Vu - Architect and Mr. Cu Nguyen Khanh – Engineer, Energy simulation expert.

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As a well-known architect with more-than-30-year international experience in the field of effective and sustainable development, delivery and transfer of energy all over the world, as well as development of software and training programs for the construction, Mr. Joseph J. Deringer –Senior Lecturer ofUSAID Vietnam Clean Energy Program supported Ministry of Construction and Ministry of Industry & Trade (Vietnam) to formulate the first version of Energy Code for Construction. Training course of intensive and interactive practice to improve energy simulation for Architects and Engineers creates a forum for localas well asforeign lecturers, experts and relevant parties. Especially, Mr. Joseph J. Deringer worked towards energy saving, environmentally friendly construction worksin order to mitigate climate changes for sustainable development goals .

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The course took place in only three days buta lot of contentswere deployed such asSimulation of window, shade structure, heat direction and insulation; Lighting and use of natural light; The main air-conditioning system in Vietnam … Not only did participants learn the theory, they also practiced specific exercises. The experiences that the speakers shared are valuable resource for participants in the process of research, study and self-improvement .

At the end of the course, participants took the evaluation test and were granted certificates by USAID. 
 

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USAID Vietnam Clean Energy Program, which is supported by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), cooperates with Ministry of Construction to implement projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector of Vietnam through implementing “Energy Efficiency Building Code - QCVN 09:2013/BXD” and promoting the development of green building.
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
- To reduce from 30% to 50% of energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG)
To improve knowledge and capacity in the construction industry in Vietnam
- National database
To build the first National database on Energy consumption in buildings
- Online database
To build Input System and data management for the existing and going-to-build construction in Vietnam 
- Training Program
To implement a Training Programto produce and operate the energy-saving and green buildings.    
- Performed work
To perform examples of actual projects to demonstrate energy savings from 30% to 50% compared to the original design..