# Vertical Garden Condominiums Tree House Singapore Set the World Record for Largest Vertical Garden By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-singapore References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366459/Condominium-Sets-Guinness-World-Record-For-Largest-Vertical-Garden/) & [cdl.sg](http://www.cdl.com.sg/app/cdl/index.xml) Developed by [City Developments Limited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-biotissues-and-seawith), [Tree House Singapore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Enclosed Vertical Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-1.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md)