Green developments in Singapore are on the rise. After all, Singapore is a well-known Garden City that prioritises efforts to integrate nature with urban living.
The government has also made significant commitments to environmental sustainability, including the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and Budget 2023 announcements. While we work towards a ‘net-zero by 2050’ and more immersive green infrastructure, we currently have Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, our first upcoming smart energy town Tengah, and other green developments that help fight climate change and promote sustainable living.
As a result, property developers are also increasingly interested in building residential sustainable developments. From eco-friendly condos that promote farm-to-table, energy efficiency, and even rainwater harvesting, promoting sustainable living as a community is gaining interest among homebuyers, and those responsible for building homes.
But how do outstanding sustainable developments gain recognition, besides getting the ultimate stamp of approval – selling out? Here are two ways PropertyGuru recognises the top sustainable developments in Singapore and around the region:
PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards
PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards was established in 2005 to “recognise the region’s finest real estate” in Asia. Known as the industry standard for property developers and consumers, the Awards has crowned the top residential sustainable developments in Singapore with titles such as:
- Best Nature-integrated Award
- Best Green Development
PropertyGuru Green Score
PropertyGuru Green Score is a platform-wide indicator of a residential property’s commitment to sustainability. If you’re conscious about sustainable living, make sure to check that your intended property to buy on PropertyGuru is listed “Excellent” under our Green Score.
That said, if you’d like to live in a green development in Singapore (go sustainable living!), here are seven certified green developments you should know about in 2023. We even included their PropertyGuru Asia Property Award wins and Green Score:
7 Green Developments in Singapore to Check Out Right Now
1. The Watergardens at Canberra
| Name | The Watergardens at Canberra |
| District | 27 |
| Address | Canberra Drive |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) date | 2026 |
| Number of units | 448 |
| Type of units available | 2- to 4-bedroom |
| Award(s) won | Best Nature-Integrated Development 2022 Best Private Condo Architectural Design 2021, highly commended Best Private Condo Development 2021, highly commended Best Private Condo Landscape Architectural Design, 2021, highly commended |
| Developer | UOL Group, Kheng Leong Company, and Singapore Land Group |
A highly anticipated launch with numerous awards under its belt long before its completion, The Watergardens at Canberra is an upcoming condo with 16 blocks of 448 units spread across sprawling garden grounds.
Set just a five-minute walk from Canberra MRT station at Canberra Drive, the 99-year lease property with units ranging from 2- to 4-bedrooms has been highly commended for its architectural and landscape design at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards. Developers UOL Group, Kheng Leong Company, and Singapore Land Group also snagged the Best Nature-Integrated Developer award in 2022.
Residents can wake up to refreshing greenery with various gardens, a harvest pavilion, two pools, a jogging trail, and top-notch sustainable features such as UV CleanAir technology in all the elevators, and even bike rental facilities to reduce your carbon footprint around the neighbourhood.
The Watergardens at Canberra is set to receive its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in 2026.
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2. Watercove
| Name | Watercove |
| District | 27 |
| Address | 117 Wak Hassan Drive |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| TOP date | 2019 |
| Number of units | 80 |
| Type of units available | 1- to 3-bedroom |
| PropertyGuru Green Score | Good |
| Award(s) won | Best Housing Development 2019 Best Residential Green Development 2019 Best Strata Housing Architectural Design 2019 Best Strata Housing Development 2019 |
| Developer | Bukit Sembawang Estates |
Bagging four awards at the 2019 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, Watercove by Bukit Sembawang Estates most notably won Best Residential Green Development. The strata landed houses sit on a rare plot of freehold land along Wak Hassan Drive facing the Johor Straits and residents can choose between 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom cluster housing terrace units sitting along the shore, with the peace and tranquillity of nature wrapping the estate in a cool sea-breeze.
While the property is pretty secluded, it holds a Good PropertyGuru Green Score for its sustainable design, and shuttle services to Sembawang MRT station to lower the carbon footprint of the community. Specially arranged so that all units will have unblocked views of the sea, it’s no wonder Watercove also won Best Housing Development, Best Strata Housing Architectural Design and Best Strata Housing Development in 2019.
Watercove was certified the BCA Green Mark Gold-Plus in 2016 and received its TOP in 2020.
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3. Le Quest
| Name | Le Quest |
| District | 23 |
| Address | Bukit Batok Street 41 |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| TOP date | 2021 |
| Number of units | 516 |
| Type of units available | Studio to 4-bedroom |
| PropertyGuru Green Score | Excellent |
| Developer | Qingjiang Realty |
Nestled between a cluster of nature parks, Le Quest is a 99-year lease condominium along Bukit Batok Street 41 with a PropertyGuru Green Score of Excellent. Developed by Qingjiang Realty, residents in studios, or 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-bedroom apartments find themselves within walking distance of Bukit Batok and Bukit Gombak MRT stations.
Families and tenants have easy access to amenities in the shopping mall beneath their mixed-used development, reducing their carbon footprint when travelling out for errands. If the various pools, gardens and putting greens in Le Quest are not enough for you, residents can also visit the nearby Chinese Gardens, Jurong Lake Gardens, and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Le Quest won the Best Residential Green Development at the 2018 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and received its TOP in 2021.
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4. Marina One Residences
| Name | Marina One Residences |
| District | 21 |
| Address | 9 Jalan Anak Bukit |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| TOP date | 2017 |
| Number of units | 732 |
| Type of units available | 1- to 5-bedroom |
| PropertyGuru Green Score | Good |
| Developer | M+S Pte Ltd |
Boasting its very own 65,000 sq ft Green Heart biodiversity garden, the Marina One Residences is an iconic architectural work of art on its own. Lush greenery and a 13-metre-high waterfall distract from the hustle and bustle of the city, which explains why the development was highly commended in the Best Green Development category at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and certified Platinum for the BCA Green Mark in 2012.
Not only is the condominium a stone’s throw away from most of the office buildings where many expat residents and long-term tenants may work but Marina One is also connected to 4 MRT train lines (North-South, Downtown, Circle, and the new Thomson-East Coast line) to reduce reliance on private transport in the city. Residents are also well-connected to various choice shopping malls, established eateries, and the iconic Gardens by the Bay in the lux Marina Bay district, all within a short five-minute walk around the bay.
With a PropertyGuru Green Score of Good, the property was developed by M+S Pte Ltd, a historic collaboration between Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings. Amongst the 1,042 luxury units are a variety of 1- to 4-bedroom units, and eight exclusive penthouses in the enclave.
Marina One Residences received its TOP in 2017.
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5. Haus on Handy
| Name | Haus on Handy |
| District | 9 |
| Address | Handy Road |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| TOP date | 2023 |
| Number of units | 188 |
| Type of units available | 1- to 3-bedroom |
| PropertyGuru Green Score | Excellent |
| Developer | CDL Regulus Ptd Ltd |
It’s easy to see why Haus on Handy has an Excellent rating on the PropertyGuru Green Score system. Tucked along Handy Road, the condominium sits right next to Plaza Singapura and the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station where three central train lines intersect. Residents can also access various bus routes via the central Orchard Road shopping belt, or walk a short distance to Bencoolen MRT station for the Downtown line.
The easy access to public transport greatly reduces the carbon footprint of the Haus on Handy community, as tenants can run their errands in the neighbouring malls and commute to work with ease. Each unit is also pre-built with a Smart Home System to allow residents remote-control of their appliances remotely and has won the BCA Green Mark Gold-Plus sustainable building award twice in 2019 and 2020.
With 188 units of 1- to 3-bedroom apartment options, the 99-year lease Haus on Handy by City Developments is expected to receive its TOP mid-2023.
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6. Rivière
| Name | Rivière |
| District | 3 |
| Address | 1 Jiak Kim Street |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| TOP date | 2023 |
| Number of units | 455 |
| Type of units available | 1- to 4-bedroom |
| PropertyGuru Green Score | Excellent |
| Award(s) won | Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design 2019, highly commended Best Luxury Condo Development 2019, highly commended Best Luxury Condo Interior Design 2019, highly commended Best Luxury Condo Landscape Architectural Design 2019, highly commended Best Mixed Use Development 2019, highly commended Best Smart Building Development 2019, highly commended |
| Developer | Frasers Property Singapore |
Rivière on Jiak Kim Street across the canal from the affluent Robertson Quay estate is certified Excellent on the PropertyGuru Green Score for so many amazing reasons. It was highly commended across six categories at the 2019 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, such as Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design, Best Luxury Condo Landscape, Best Mixed Use Development, and Best Smart Building Development.
With 455 units of one to 4-bedroom apartments on a 99-year lease, the condominium is also within walking distance of 10 bus stops, Havelock MRT station on the Thomson-East Line, Great World City, and Tiong Bahru market for all your needs.
Rivière by Frasers Property Singapore was awarded the BCA Green Mark Gold-Plus sustainable building award in 2020 and received its TOP in March 2023.
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7. Piermont Grand
| Name | Piermont Grand |
| District | 19 |
| Address | Sumang Walk |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| TOP date | 2023 |
| Number of units | 820 |
| Type of units available | 3- to 5-bedroom |
| PropertyGuru Green Score | Excellent |
| Developer | City Developments |
Situated along Sumang Walk in Punggol, Piermont Grand by City Developments brings excellence in architectural and sustainable design to families in the heartlands. Winning the BCA Green Mark Platinum status in 2018, the property sits along the picturesque Punggol Waterway Park Connector and is a short walk away from Punggol Waterway Point.
Commuters can walk to Sumang or Nihong LRT stations within five minutes, and families can take a leisurely stroll along the canal to the Marina Country Club and SAFRA Punggol. Staying in can also be a delight, with four different pools, tennis courts, cabanas, and a gymnasium.
Piermont Grand is perfect for families with 820 units of 3- to 5-bedroom apartments on a 99-year lease, with easy commutes via public transport, excellent sustainable building design and peaceful nature all around. The development launched in 2019 and is expected to receive its TOP in 2023.
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Should I Live In a Sustainable Development?
Sustainable developments can certainly spell a kind of utopia many of us would like to see soon. If that is the future you’d like to see, living in sustainable developments can, over time, certainly encourage property developers to continue prioritising sustainable living in upcoming projects.
You can also keep up with the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2023 and checking PropertyGuru Green Scores for promising sustainable developments to come. In the meantime, there is a myriad of small ways we can kickstart sustainable living; small ways include cultivating environmentally friendly practices and choosing green electricity suppliers.
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