LAUNCHING THE “SUSTAINABLE HACKATHON 2025” COMPETITION – CREATING NET ZERO IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS

On the afternoon of June 11, 2025, the launch event for the “Sustainable Hackathon 2025” took place in the Auditorium on the 2nd floor of the Library at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering. The competition provides a platform for students interested in Green/Net Zero Construction.

The competition was jointly organized by the University of Construction and Sustainable Building Vietnam – SBVN, with the participation and support of three specialized faculties of the University of Construction: the Faculty of Architecture & Planning (contributing to guiding aesthetic, functional, and sustainable thinking in building design); the Faculty of Economics & Construction Management (laying the foundation for a financial approach and investment efficiency in green projects); and the Faculty of Environmental Engineering (acting as a bridge between buildings and ecosystems – incorporating environmental factors into every design and solution).

Attending the event were Ms. Le Phuong Anh – Director of the SBVN Program, along with representatives from SBVN’s specialized units. Representing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities were: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Vice Rector; Dr. Nguyen Cao Lanh – Head of the Faculty of Architecture & Planning; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Luong – Head of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering; Dr. Pham Tuan Hung – Deputy Head of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, along with experts and students interested in participating in the competition.

The competition will take place in June-July 2025 with 9 teams representing three fields: architecture, engineering, and economics. Each team will propose a construction solution that is both creative, practical, and environmentally friendly. This is part of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering’s efforts to develop interdisciplinary human resources and contribute to Vietnam’s Net Zero commitment.

The competition offers total prizes worth up to 30 million VND, providing students with opportunities for learning, networking, and career development.

Get ready to join educators, experts, and the green building community in creating a Net Zero future!