Developed by City Developments Limited, Tree House Singapore is one of the most intriguingly economic developments in the world. It features a 25,000-square-foot garden on its exterior, which is being dubbed by Guinness World Records as the world's largest vertical garden.
The building, which is set to be ready in 2017, is not only being built for aesthetically pleasing reasons or to set a world record; it is being built to reap more that $500,000 in energy and water savings, annually.
“The eco-inspired Tree House has not only created a place where residents are proud to call home, but more importantly, a green icon which places Singapore on the world map,” said the deputy chairman of CDL Mr Kwek Leng Joo.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Vertical Gardening
- Opportunity for innovative housing developments that integrate large-scale vertical gardens for sustainability and aesthetic appeal.
- Eco-friendly Buildings
- Potential for constructing environmentally-conscious buildings that prioritize energy and water efficiency to generate significant long-term savings.
- Urban Green Spaces
- Growing interest in creating green spaces within cities, inspiring designs that incorporate vertical gardens and vegetation to enhance urban environments.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- Potential for developers to incorporate vertical gardens into residential and commercial properties, offering unique selling points and eco-friendly features.
- Construction
- Opportunity for architects and builders to design and construct eco-friendly buildings that utilize vertical gardens as an innovative and sustainable element.
- Landscaping
- Demand for skilled landscapers to create and maintain vertical gardens in residential, commercial, and public spaces, offering specialized services and expertise.
