Becoming one of the "must-see" places in the world, Singapore has created a name for itself amongst travelers. Even Hollywood has already capitalized on the nation's likability and illustrious cityscape thanks to the top-grossing film, Crazy Rich Asians. However, beyond the food and Instagramable sites, what can other cities, urban planners, and architects learn from Singapore's urbanized infrastructure?

In a CNN travel piece written by Meera Senthilingam, she explains, "while the word "green" can take on a variety of connotations, Singapore appears to encompass them all -- lush environments, renewable energy, and future sustainability." The Singapore Green Buildings Council (SGBC) does not take sustainability lightly. Although the city-state is budding with lush greenery, we must note the city's lack of natural resources. However, where it lacks in natural resources, it makes up for in environmental protection and prioritization. "We take steps to ensure our self-sufficiency," says Yvonne Soh, the Executive Director of the SGBC. "If you build a new development, you have to replace the same greenery you replaced." 

According to the Green Building Information Gateway, there are 961 green buildings. Singapore has expressed its goal to have 80% of its buildings green by 2030. An admirable goal, Singapore still experience obstacles like lack of cooperation and awareness from building developers, manufacturers, and technology suppliers.