Hoàng Thúc Hào received the “Architect of the Year” award through his persistent effort in creating communal houses across the country. He also won the Civics and Community Architecture category at the 2015 World Architecture Festival for his design of Cam Thanh Community House in Hoi An City. This is the 4th year the Ashui Awards has been organised. The award has become a popular platform to honor the creative works of Vietnamese architects.