Grant Associates have released a design for the Bay South botanical preserve in Singapore. At 101 hectares, the Bay South botanical preserve will be Singapore's largest garden project.
Super-tall tree structures wrapped in ferns, vines, and tropical flowers will double as vertical gardens which collect rain water and solar energy to sustain the garden and provide light. The Bay South botanical preserve also comprises two botanical biospheres. One will be a 'cool moist' biome with plants from the Cloud Forest while the other will be a 'cool dry' biome with Mediterranean plants.
Solar Tree Gardens
The Bay South Botanical Preserve Will Be Singapore's Largest Biosphere
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Gardens - Creating super-tall tree structures wrapped in ferns, vines, and tropical flowers as vertical gardens that collect rainwater and solar energy.
2. Biosphere Gardens - Designing botanical biospheres that replicate specific biomes like the Cloud Forest and Mediterranean plants.
3. Sustainable Landscaping - Developing large-scale garden projects that utilize solar energy and rainwater collection for self-sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Landscaping - Opportunity for architectural firms and urban planners to create innovative designs for vertical gardens in urban environments.
2. Biotechnology - Potential for biotech companies to contribute to the creation and maintenance of biosphere gardens with unique plant species.
3. Renewable Energy - Opportunity for companies in the renewable energy sector to provide solar energy solutions for sustainable landscaping projects.