# Solar Tree Gardens The Bay South Botanical Preserve Will Be Singapore's Largest Biosphere By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-south-botanical-preserve References: [worldarchitecturenews](http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=13040) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest) wrapped in ferns, vines, and tropical flowers will double as [vertical gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical) which collect rain water and solar energy to sustain the garden and provide light. The Bay South botanical preserve also comprises two [botanical biospheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vertical Gardens:** Creating super-tall tree structures wrapped in ferns, vines, and tropical flowers as vertical gardens that collect rainwater and solar energy. - **Biosphere Gardens:** Designing botanical biospheres that replicate specific biomes like the Cloud Forest and Mediterranean plants. - **Sustainable Landscaping:** Developing large-scale garden projects that utilize solar energy and rainwater collection for self-sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Urban Landscaping:** Opportunity for architectural firms and urban planners to create innovative designs for vertical gardens in urban environments. - **Biotechnology:** Potential for biotech companies to contribute to the creation and maintenance of biosphere gardens with unique plant species. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for companies in the renewable energy sector to provide solar energy solutions for sustainable landscaping projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-standard-singapore.md) - [Garden City-Inspired Airport Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changi-airport-1.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md)