Institute of Cultural Heritage and Development Studies (INCHES)

Institute of Cultural Heritage and Development Studies (INCHES) with operational strategy: Research on the conservation of cultural heritage (architecture and urban) in the southern region (from Thua Thien Hue to Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas); Research on urban development, urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City and other specific cases and related majors.

Currently, the preservation of cultural heritage and development of the southern region is attracting attention. Besides, there is no robust research unit to solve the balance problem between "preservation and development". On that basis, INCHES Institute was born to implement the above development orientation and implement specific activities to meet the needs of society.

Dr. Ngo Minh Hung,Director

Awards & Stats

On the journey of construction and development, the institute has achieved many outstanding awards and achievements.

Consolation prize of the contest “The idea of planning for the development of a highly interactive creative urban area in the East of Ho Chi Minh City (Thu Duc City): the work “Model of an urban center with an open connection network”.

Successfully completed 03 projects (Youth Union of Citywide level and Ministry of Construction).

National and international scientific publications.

Projects successfully consulted for design.

Specialized books published.

Our Mission

INCHES Institute operates with three main mission groups: Training, Services, Research & Application.

Training

Participating in the training program for architects, high-quality architecture and fine arts masters under a special program at VLU.

Training design

Design and conduct training courses in the areas of urban heritage conservation, architecture, urban planning and environmental development.

Heritage conservation research

Research, development and applied research in the field of heritage conservation and urban and environmental development.

Research support

Support the teaching staff, develop a system of high-quality researchers, support activities related to research publication according to international standards (ISI/Scopus).

Training

Participating in the training program for architects, high-quality architecture and fine arts masters under a special program at VLU.

Training design

Design and conduct training courses in the areas of urban heritage conservation, architecture, urban planning and environmental development.

Heritage conservation research

Research, development and applied research in the field of heritage conservation and urban and environmental development.

Research support

Support the teaching staff, develop a system of high-quality researchers, support activities related to research publication according to international standards (ISI/Scopus).

Highlight Features

With efforts to improve and develop, INCHES Institute has proven research quality with outstanding features:

Longing to reach out to the world

INCHES has always expressed a desire to transform to reach out to the world. This is a proud feature that the institute has strived to show in the international market.

Efficient, professional, cooperative, responsible

Effective research, professional training and responsible technology transfer – this is the story of the establishment and future development of the institute.

Creating practical values for VLU and society

The biggest purpose that INCHES Institute wishes to achieve is to inspire positive and create practical values for VLU community in particular and society in general.

Constantly creating and innovating

Live and work in a VLU environment, where all research and training activities require constant creativity and innovation. From approach, perspective, and thinking, all are refreshed and improved.

Internationalization of all activities

The world is on a constant trend of internationalization, and the Institute wishes to join that process to promote its mission of reaching out to five continents.

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