HDB Publications

We have several publications for sale that provide information on the various aspects of public housing in Singapore.

If you would like to purchase any of these publications, you can visit the HDB Payment Office at:

HDB Landscape Guide

This publication highlights important design principles and considerations in creating functional and beautiful landscapes in HDB estates, through a collection of guidelines, photographs, and drawings.   This guide is currently available only as a free e-book.

Our Homes: 50 Years Of Housing A Nation

This book provides an account of key developments in public housing over 5 decades, chronicled over 4 chapters. It tells the story of public housing through interviews with policy makers, our senior management, residents, and staff. (Cost: $50)

Green Living By The Waters

This publication documents the Punggol Waterfront Housing Design Competition and its 108 entries, offering a valuable platform for exchange of new ideas on housing design.   The Housing Design Competition was launched with the intention to gather fresh ideas for waterfront housing along the Punggol Waterway. (Cost: $68)

Sample Household Survey 2013

This survey obtains feedback from residents on both physical and social aspects of HDB living. The findings of our latest survey are compiled into 2 sections. The first section presents HDB residents’ profile, housing satisfaction, and preferences, while the second section details the social well-being of HDB communities.

	Public Housing in Singapore: Residents' Profile, Housing Satisfaction and Preferences (cost: $15) Contents: Profile of HDB population and households Housing satisfaction and preferences Check out the survey findings in PDF.
	Public Housing in Singapore: Social Well-Being of HDB Communities (cost: $15) Contents: Community bonding Family ties Well-being of the elderly Check out the survey findings in PDF.