Unalome: Cultural and Environmental Approaches to Transforming Vietnam's KTT Apartments into Flourishing Communities

Author

• Tam Junior Le

Files

Date of Award

5-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

College

Arts and Sciences

Department

Architecture

Faculty Advisor

Charlott Greub

Studio Coordinator

Stephen Wischer

Faculty Chair

Susan Kliman

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Rights

NDSU policy 190.6.2

URI

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Abstract

This research aims to redefine the design of spaces to maximize functionality within condensed environments. In the highly dense urban context of Hanoi, Vietnam, affordable housing remains out of reach for many, particularly college students and blue-collar workers. The limited options available to these groups often fail to meet basic standards of sustainability, health, and well-being. By investigating Vietnam's housing challenges, historical trends, and strategies that promote positive impacts on human well-being, this study seeks to develop solutions that address the needs of underserved populations. The ultimate goal is to transform Vietnam's urban areas into equitable hubs of housing and resource accessibility, contributing to the resolution of the nation's affordability crisis.

Recommended Citation

Le, Tam Junior, "Unalome: Cultural and Environmental Approaches to Transforming Vietnam's KTT Apartments into Flourishing Communities" (2025). Architecture Theses. 15.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/15