# Eden-Esque Solar Gardens The Marina South Gardens Shelters With Solar Supertrees By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-south-gardens References: [gardensbythebay.org.sg](http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg/?p=section&sub=article&articlegrppk=31&articlepk=98) & [grant-associates.uk](http://www.grant-associates.uk.com/index.aspx) Adam and Eve would have certainly approved of the Marina South Gardens, not just because of its picturesque beauty, but because of its series of [solar supertrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1). Singapore's largest garden project is a huge step towards making our world a better place. Having won the international design competition to redesign the Marina South Gardens, [Grant Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kempegowda-international-airport) was actually inspired by the orchid (my favorite flower) not Eden. The unique solar trees will not only supply the gardens with a source of rainwater, it will also provide [renewable energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar Gardens:** The trend of creating solar gardens is an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for renewable energy and sustainable design in public spaces. - **Supertrees:** The trend of incorporating supertrees, which not only provide aesthetic appeal but also serve as a source of renewable energy and rainwater supply, opens up possibilities for innovative urban green architecture and infrastructure. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of integrating renewable energy sources into landscape design is an opportunity for industries to develop eco-friendly and visually appealing solutions for public spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the trend of creating solar gardens to expand their market presence and provide sustainable energy solutions for public spaces. - **Urban Planning:** The urban planning industry can explore the trend of supertrees and sustainable design to transform cities into green, energy-efficient environments that prioritize both aesthetics and sustainability. - **Landscape Architecture:** The landscape architecture industry can seize the trend of integrating renewable energy sources into design by developing innovative solutions that combine functionality, beauty, and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Nature-Inspired Artful Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)