Research and Publications
In association with our partners, the results of our studies are published in various forms for dissemination to the industry and relevant professionals.
Publications
Technical Guidelines
These Technical Guidelines by the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE) address important considerations in the design of Skyrise Greenery, ranging from design and systems to installation to maintenance.
CS E03:2010 - Guidelines on Substrate Layer for Rooftop Greenery Guidelines on Substrate Layer for Rooftop Greenery outlines the basic physical and chemical properties for quality referencing in the composition and construction of the substrate layer for use on rooftop greenery. ISBN: 978-981-08-7203-8 |
Guidelines on Filter, Drainage and Root Penetration Barrier Layers For Rooftop Greenery outlines the basic technical requirements for quality referencing in the construction of the filter, drainage and root penetration barrier layers of rooftop greenery. ISBN: 978-981-08-7206-9 |
CS E05:2012 - Guidelines on Waterproofing For Rooftop Greenery Guidelines on Waterproofing for Rooftop Greenery outlines the basic considerations and requirements for the selection, application, protection and testing of the waterproofing layer of green roofs and roof gardens. ISBN: 978-981-07-1271-6 |
CS E06:2012 - Guidelines on Irrigation For Rooftop Greenery Guidelines on Irrigation for Rooftop Greenery sets out the basic technical considerations and requirements for the design, construction and up-keep of the irrigation system for green roofs and roof gardens. ISBN: 978-981-07-1272-3 |
CS E07:2012 - Guidelines on General Maintenance for Rooftop Greenery Guidelines on General Maintenance for Rooftop Greenery describes the basic requirements for the general maintenance of green roofs and roof gardens, including basic maintenance needs of rooftop vegetation and other technical components. ISBN: 978-981-07-1273-0 |
CS E08:2012 - Guidelines on Design and Construction of Pitched Green Roof Guidelines on Design and Construction of Pitched Green Roof identifies the basic requirements for the design and construction of pitched green roof to address pitched green roof stability and feasibility issues. ISBN: 978-981-07-4726-8 |
CS E09:2012 - Guidelines on Planting of Trees, Palms and Tall Shrubs on Rooftop Guidelines on Planting of Trees, Palms and Tall Shrubs on Rooftop identifies the basic horticulture requirements for the planting of trees, palms and tall shrubs on roof gardens, as well as addressing basic architecture issues such as the sizing and design of rooftop tree planter. ISBN: 978-981-07-4726-8 |
CS E10:2014 - Guidelines on Design Loads for Skyrise Greenery Guidelines on Design Loads for Skyrise Greenery identifies the basic requirements, considerations and estimates for associated design loads in the design, planning and operation of rooftop greenery and vertical greenery. ISBN: 978-981-09-1217-8 |
CS E11:2014 - Guidelines on Design for Safety of Skyrise Greenery Guidelines on Design For Safety of Skyrise Greenery sets out relevant safety requirements and safe design considerations. This highlights the importance and need for safe design when planning, designing and operating rooftop greenery and vertical greenery, which are fundamentally elevated vegetated work spaces. ISBN: 978-981-09-1217-8 |
CS E12:2017 - Design Guides to Promote Biodiversity on Roof Gardens Design Guides to Promote Biodiversity on Roof Gardens sets out to illustrate the basic evidence-based design-principles and the associated design-recommendations for the planning, design, construction and operation of rooftop greenery, with focus on these elevated vegetated surfaces for biodiversity enhancement. This design guide was developed together with an Ecology Survey Team and an Industry Technical Team. The Ecology Survey Team comprises of members from the National University of Singapore, Nature Society Singapore and National Parks Board. The Industry Technical Team comprises of members from the Urban Redevelopment Authority, Housing and Development Board, Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects and Nature Society Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-11-5176-7 |
Singapore Urban Design Guidebook
This e-book, published by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) looks at the ways greenery is integrated into the urban fabric at various scales to enhance the liveability of the city, covering planning and urban design efforts to help Singapore transition from being a “Garden City” to a “City in Nature”.
It presents URA’s urban design strategies in shaping buildings and skyrise greenery, sharing how greenery is created within development spaces where people live, work and play.
Find out more about the Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High-Rises (LUSH) policy, and how it influences developers to design and incorporate skyrise greenery into new developments.
Journal articles
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Wong N. H., Tan A. Y. K., Chen Y., Sekar K., Tan P. Y., Chan D., Chiang K. and Wong N. C. (2009). Thermal Evaluation of Vertical Greenery Systems for Building Walls. Building and Environment, article in press.
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Wong N. H., Tan A. Y. K., Tan P. Y., Chiang K. and Wong N. C. (2009b). Acoustics Evaluation of Vertical Greenery Systems for Building Walls. Building and Environment, article in press, URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.06.017.
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Wong N. H., Tan A. Y. K., Tan P. Y. and Wong N. C. (2009b). Energy Simulations of Vertical Greenery Systems. Energy and Building, article in press.
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A Sia, A, N H Wong, Y Chen And C.H. Sim, The Development Of Skyrise Greenery In Singapore (Translated To Japanese). Parks And Open Spaces, March 2003, 63, 6 (31 March 2003): 52 - 56.
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Wong, N H, P.Y. Tan and Y CHEN, Study of some extensive rooftop greenery Systems in the tropical climate. Building and Environment
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A Sia, A, N H Wong, Y Chen And C.H. Sim, The Development Of Skyrise Greenery In Singapore (Translated To Japanese). Parks And Open Spaces, March 2003, 63, 6 (31 March 2003): 52 - 56.
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Wong, N H, Y CHEN, C L Ong and A Sia, Investigation of thermal benefits of rooftop garden in the tropical environment. Building and Environment. 38 (2003): 261-270
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Wong, N H, S F Tay, C W Wong, C L Ong and A Sia, Life cycle cost analysis of rooftop gardens in Singapore. Building and Environment. 38 (15 December 2002): 499-509
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Wong, N H, S.J. Wong, G T Lim, C.L. Ong and A Sia, Perception study of building professionals on the issues of green roof development in Singapore. Architectural Science Review
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Wong, N H, K W Cheong, H Yan, J Soh, C L Ong and A Sia, The effects of rooftop garden on energy consumption of a commercial building in Singapore. Energy and Buildings. 35, 4 (21 January 2003): 353-364
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Wong, N H, V L Wong, Y Chen, S E Lee, K W Cheong, G T Lim, C L Ong and A Sia, The thermal effects of plants on buildings. Architectural Science Review. 45 (2002): 1-12