Cities Reinvented - Singapore: Embracing Nature

Singapore is arguably the world's most modern metropolis. The small island state with a growing population needs to plan land use and construction carefully. It is committed to sustainable development and to maintaining the city's greenery. The climate is tropical, so ways to keep buildings cool and cool open spaces are a priority. Singapore has become a pioneer in eco-friendly energy-saving urban development. The regulations are stringent: any green space lost when a new building goes up must be replaced somewhere else - for example on the façade or on the roof. The city is creating a new generation of green skyscrapers that harvest rainwater and run on solar power.