Sunday, May 11, 2008

042_fallen tree


There are always two sides to a coin. While having loads of big tree provides shading and pleasant environment, it’s quite dangerous to walk under them during a strong wind or heavy rain. Last year alone there were many reports on injuries and fatalities caused by fallen branches or even the whole tree appeared on papers. Since then NParks (National Parks Board) has allocated their manpower specially on checking the condition of big trees throughout the whole of Singapore. It surely sounds like a tough and never-ending job...

041_T3


In Singapore, the much-talked-about-lately T3 doesn’t refer to a film by the California Governor but rather to the Changi Airport’s new addition, Terminal 3. No prize for guessing, the design concept reflects the ‘garden city’ reputation. Natural light is abundant and vertical landscaping is applied to a massive wall as a backdrop for the terminal building. See 002_garden city on how they make T2 green.