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Gardens by the Bay — Constructing Nature
Scenic view of Supertrees and the Dragonfly Lake amid lush greenery
increased biodiversity, both in plant species and animal populations.
The design of Gardens by the Bay placed emphasis on the diversity of plant life. The rich diversity supports resilience in the natural community, allowing the landscape to tolerate stress and absorb the impact of a singular, sudden event or even long-term effects, such as those brought about by climate change. A resilient, sustainable landscape is flexible and adaptive, continually adjusting to the world within and around it.
Ecological Engineering:
Water for Life
Water is not only essential for life, but is significant in sustaining biodiversity.
The Gardens created a lake system that not only acts as a catchment area, but
Since independence, the landscape in Singapore
has evolved rapidly. Even
as economic development was paramount to the young nation’s survival, the country was determined to ensure that sustainable development was carried out. Through tireless commitment to the Garden City campaign, Singapore has created pervasive green spaces and natural habitats that are ring-fenced to be accessible to all Singaporeans.
Gardens by the Bay’s design pushed existing boundaries by seeking new ways to integrate nature with both the built landscape and community. By integrating engineering criteria, design thinking and ecological knowledge, Gardens by the Bay has created a novel ecosystem that builds value to both humans and nature.
Ecological Landscape Design: Plants for All
Ecological design entails a deep understanding of the structure, function and relationships that exist within an ever-changing ecosystem. Utilising an extensive variety of appropriate exotic and native plants
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