5 Roof Gardens Near You
Need a dose of serenity? Maddening crowd getting you down?
Here’s a quick list of 5 Rooftop Gardens:
1. School of Art, Design & Media @ NTU
The School of Art, Design and Media has a verdant turfed roof that connects to its green surroundings. The green roof decreases both the roof and surrounding temperatures.
2. Kampung Admiralty
Kampung Admiralty contains trees that were common in Kampungs, preserving a part of our past.
3. Banyan Home @ Pelangi Village
Banyan Home @ Pelangi Village serves as a platform for people to alleviate stress. Products harvested are sold to the local community.
4. NUS Ventus
NUS Ventus has both rooftop and vertical greenery, offering heat reduction and reducing energy spent on cooling.
5. The Farm at One Farrer
The Farm at One Farrer has a large variety of herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits supplying the restaurants within.
Image sources: https://www.todayonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/new_app_article_detail/public/17120650.JPG?itok=ih3PpSYA
https://www.cpgcorp.com.sg/CPGC/Project/Project_Details?ProjectID=1022
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/-/media/srg/files/sga-2017_project-info.pdf
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References:
NTU new buildings: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/odfm/usefulinfo/greenWebsite/Pages/NewBuildings.aspx
Oasia Hotel Downtown:https://blog.interface.com/en-au/biophilic-design-oasia-hotel/