Changi Airport uses greenery and cooling to combat Singapore's tropical heat

Singapore - 04.08.2026: In Singapore's year-round hot and humid climate, Changi Airport is more than a transport hub. A recent report also describes it as a publicly accessible refuge from the tropical heat. This ambition is particularly evident in the Jewel complex at Terminal 1: beneath a wide-span glass roof, retail and dining areas meet spaces for relaxation and a lushly planted indoor landscape. Many people visit the complex independently of air travel, for family outings or private celebrations, for example.At the center of Jewel, the Rain Vortex plunges 40 ...