Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 13(6), pp. 4589 - 4612
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130633
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Sustainable Development of Minority Ethnic Housing Spaces: A Community Perspective from the Tay People in Tuyen Quang

Vu Thi Huong Lan ^1,*, Nguyen Dinh Thi ¹, Dang Viet Long ¹, Nguyen Ngoc Huong ¹, Nguyen Viet Tung ¹, Nguyen Hoai Thu ^2
1 Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Vietnam
² Institute of Techniques for Special Engineering, Le Quy Don Technical University, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

The residential architectural space of the Tay people in Tuyen Quang province is imbued with cultural, social, and spiritual values, contributing significantly to the identity and cohesion of the community. However, this traditional housing type is increasingly being challenged by the impact of urbanization and the implementation of the New Rural Development Program. The structure of the paper is carried out in the following steps: Surveying the current status of traditional Tay houses in Tan Trao commune, Son Duong district, and considering the aspirations of local people for a harmonious living environment between cultural preservation and modern needs. Next, using an integrated approach - including field research, sociological surveys, expert consultations and cultural value analysis - the study identifies both threats to traditional architectural forms and opportunities for sustainable adaptation. Using appropriate data processing methods, to synthesize the aspirations of the community, from which conclusions are drawn with a number of recommendations and directions for improving functionality and resilience through modern materials and technologies. The study emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, respecting cultural heritage while supporting rural development and modernization. On the practical side, the study provides recommendations on design strategies and community participation mechanisms that can be applied in local development programs. On the social side, the study emphasizes the empowerment of ethnic minority communities in shaping their built environment. Although focusing on the Tay people in Tuyen Quang, this study provides insights that can be applied to other ethnic minority groups undergoing similar transitions in the mountainous provinces of Northern Vietnam.

KEYWORDS
Tay Ethnic Housing, Traditional Architecture, Rural Development, Cultural Preservation, Sustainable Development

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[1] Vu Thi Huong Lan , Nguyen Dinh Thi , Dang Viet Long , Nguyen Ngoc Huong , Nguyen Viet Tung , Nguyen Hoai Thu , "Sustainable Development of Minority Ethnic Housing Spaces: A Community Perspective from the Tay People in Tuyen Quang," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 6, pp. 4589 - 4612, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130633.

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Vu Thi Huong Lan , Nguyen Dinh Thi , Dang Viet Long , Nguyen Ngoc Huong , Nguyen Viet Tung , Nguyen Hoai Thu (2025). Sustainable Development of Minority Ethnic Housing Spaces: A Community Perspective from the Tay People in Tuyen Quang. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 13(6), 4589 - 4612. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130633.