In Singapore, they’re using plants to help fight rising temperatures. They’re adding greenery to rooftops and gardens on buildings. Plants absorb sunlight, create shade, and release water, which helps cool the air. This not only reduces the building’s carbon footprint but also saves money on air conditioning and energy costs. Singapore even helps property owners by covering up to 50% of the cost for installing green rooftops and facades.
Here are some examples of green buildings in Singapore:
Oasia Hotel Downtown- This 27-story hotel has a natural vine-covered sunscreen on the exterior, four sky terraces, 1,793 planter boxes, and large structural cores for ventilation.
PARKROYAL on Pickering: Designed by the architecture firm WOHA, this building aims to be an "ultimate green city" with more plants than you’d find in a natural wilderness.
School of Art, Design and Communication: Located at Nanyang Technological University, this five-story building has two grass-covered roofs tilted at a 45º angle.
Asia Square: Designed by Denton Corker Marshall, this building is considered one of Singapore's greenest. It uses 35% less energy than typical commercial buildings since it opened in 2011.
These green buildings help make Singapore cooler and more sustainable!
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