AAC blocks (autoclaved aerated concrete) have been specified and proven across Vietnam’s most demanding commercial and healthcare construction projects — delivering compliant fire resistance, superior acoustic separation, construction speed and long-term building quality in environments where performance standards are non-negotiable.

Case Study 1 — City Children’s Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City

City Children’s Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the largest and most technically advanced medical facilities in Southern Vietnam. The hospital was planned and constructed under a clear material selection mandate: safe — energy-saving — environmentally friendly. EBLOCK AAC blocks were applied throughout the wall system — enclosure walls, partition walls and technical zone separations — in conjunction with EBLOCK specialised mortar.

Why AAC blocks are ideal for hospital construction:

  • Thermal stability: EBLOCK’s thermal conductivity of 0.11–0.16 W/m·K maintains stable temperatures in patient rooms, recovery wards and technical areas, reducing the load on centralised HVAC systems in a facility that operates continuously 24/7. Stable internal temperatures are a clinical requirement, not merely a comfort consideration.
  • Acoustic isolation: AAC block walls achieve STC ratings exceeding 45 dB, providing acoustic separation between medical functional zones — from operating theatres and ICU areas to patient wards and administrative offices. In a hospital environment, acoustic privacy between zones has direct implications for patient wellbeing and clinical efficacy.
  • Structural weight reduction: At 460–700 kg/m³, EBLOCK is 2–3 times lighter than fired clay bricks, significantly reducing structural frame and foundation loads across the multi-storey hospital building and contributing to long-term structural performance.
  • Construction efficiency: Uniform AAC block dimensions and flat surface geometry accelerate construction progress and reduce plastering quantities — critical advantages in a healthcare construction environment where programme certainty is essential.

City Children’s Hospital demonstrates that AAC blocks can simultaneously deliver the clinical performance standards, energy efficiency and sustainable construction credentials that modern healthcare facilities demand.

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Case Study 2 — Empire City Thu Thiem, Keppel Land, HCMC

Empire City Thu Thiem is a landmark large-scale commercial and luxury residential mixed-use development in the heart of Thu Thiem New Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City. Developed by Keppel Land, EBLOCK AAC blocks were selected for the wall system across all building typologies — commercial podium, Grade A office areas and high-rise apartment towers.

Key performance outcomes of AAC blocks at Empire City:

  • Fire resistance: AAC walls rated at over 4 hours (200 mm) and minimum 2 hours (100 mm), complying with QCVN 06:2022/BXD and meeting international fire safety standards, ensuring full fire compartmentation for high-rise mixed-use occupancy.
  • Construction productivity: When installed with EBLOCK specialised mortar in a thin-bed system, construction speed increases by approximately 20–25% compared to traditional clay brick masonry — a significant programme advantage for a development of Empire City’s scale and complexity.
  • Surface quality and fitout efficiency: AAC’s precise block dimensions and flat, low-moisture-absorption wall surfaces reduce finishing paint and plaster consumption, shorten the interior fitout programme and minimise construction waste.
  • Structural optimisation: Reduced wall dead loads across both the commercial podium and high-rise residential towers contribute to structural and foundation efficiency, extending building longevity and performance.

EBLOCK — The Standard for Commercial and Healthcare Construction

EBLOCK AAC blocks are manufactured by New Era Home (NEH) at 400,000 m³/year in Ben Luc, Long An, to TCVN 7959:2017. Whether for hospitals, Grade A commercial towers, or large-scale mixed-use developments, EBLOCK delivers the fire safety, acoustic performance, construction efficiency and sustainability credentials that Vietnam’s most demanding projects require.

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From City Children’s Hospital to Empire City Thu Thiem, AAC blocks have proven their performance across Vietnam’s most demanding commercial and healthcare projects.The combination of fire safety, acoustic separation, construction efficiency and sustainable credentials makes EBLOCK the definitive AAC blocks choice for developers who refuse to compromise on quality.

Contact — Authorized EBLOCK Distributor, Southern Vietnam

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