The facade of the Vietnam Pavilion is decorated with recyclable bamboos, which can reduce the heat from the sun and will be reused for social welfare facilities or rebuilding schools, in the World Expo in Shanghai, east China, on May 1, 2010. The low-carbon concept prevails in the Shanghai World Expo. Facade design of pavilions in the World Expo Park presents characteristic low-carbon details in accordence with materials, functions and cultural backgrounds. Advanced scientific technology achievements, especially the recognition and efforts to realize the very issue of environmental protection, are utilized for the low-carbon facade designs. [Wang Song/Xinhua] |