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Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesWe've showcased Singapore’s soaring solar <a href="http://inhabitat.com/singapores-supertree-sprouting-gardens-by-the-bay-set-to-officially-open-this-june/">Supertrees</a> in the past, and now we're excited to announce that the massive towers are set to officially open at the <a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg/">Gardens by the Bay</a> on June 29th! These amazing towers, which reach up to 164 feet (50 meters) in height, bring together the best of solar technology and vertical gardening. The Bay South Garden will showcase 18 <a href="http://inhabitat.com/singapores-supertree-sprouting-gardens-by-the-bay-set-to-officially-open-this-june/">Supertrees</a>, which will also function as air ventilation ducts for nearby conservatories and collect rain water during Singapore’s frequent storms.1
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesThe Supertrees will score plenty of jaw-dropping moments with Garden by the Bay’s plan to hold light and sound shows during the new grove’s opening week.2
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant Associates<a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg/whats-on/rhythm-with-nature.php">Headliners</a> include Jason Mraz performing on opening night.3
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesThe <a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg/pressroom/set-to-bloom-in-june.php">10 days of revelry</a> celebrating the opening of Singapore's <a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg/">Gardens by the Bay</a> promise to be quite the event.4
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesAfter five years in development, <a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg/attractions/flower-dome.php">the gardens</a> will showcase indoor and outdoor landscaping with a sustainable twist.5
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesThe conservatories are designed to reduce energy consumption by an average of 30 percent and will also use waste from clippings as a source of biofuel.6
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesWater conservation features include the filtration of rainwater and other runoff, which Gardens by the Bay will recycle and use to irrigate the complex.7
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesThe Supertrees, however, really steal the show.8
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesTropical plants native to southeast Asia creep up these towers and add splashes of color and texture.9
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesThe canopies above will feature solar photovoltaics that will contribute electricity for the entire complex.10
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesA massive indoor garden installation springs to life at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay.11
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesProviding shade during the day and multimedia at night, the Supertrees are one of the greatest innovations to hit this dynamic city-state since a bartender at the Raffles hotel invented the Singapore Sling.12
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesSingapore's Gardens at the Bay are set to officially open at the end of this month.13
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesSingapore's solar supertrees stand tall.14
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesAn interior view of one of the many gardens.15
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesTopiary creatures bask in the sun before the looming solar supertrees.16
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesThe indoor garden installations promise to offer flourishing displays of plant life.17
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesThe 54-hectare South Garden, over which the Supertrees tower, will also feature a bevy of educational programs as well as floral displays. Indoor and outdoor spaces will awe and amaze.18
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesImpressive as the Supertress are, they are also highly functional.19
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesPlan for Singapore's Gardens by the Bay by Grant Associates20
Singapore Gardens by the Bay by Grant AssociatesPlan for Singapore's Gardens by the Bay by Grant Associates21
