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As a result of global warming caused by the release of greenhouse
gases such as CO2, we are increasingly experiencing abnormally hot weather each
year.
A measure for coping with this problem that is expected to grow in popularity
is "rooftop greening". A green canopy has the effect of preventing concrete
areas from heating up, and CO2 is decreased. Moreover, benefits to the temperature
adjustment of the building itself mean that this strategy also contributes to
energy saving.
Meisei's plastics development technology was employed in the creation of "Plafount"
(http://www.plafount.com)
by Marutaka Co., Ltd,
a company that promotes rooftop greening. |
Reduces the burden on buildings
by using light plastic and ultra-light soil.
When creating a garden on top of a building, care is required that the weight
is appropriate for the building, that there is thorough drainage, that the soil
will not run off and so on.
Plafount succeeds in being very lightweight, using a plastic planter in which
plants are stabilized with ultra-light soil and a root coiling anchor. The load
on the building is drastically reduced. Furthermore, there is a mechanism for
directly discharging water into the drain from a hose inside the planter, achieving
total drainage.
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With this ultra-light soil
containing the optimal features for plant growth, you can plant as you wish without
being concerned about weight.
When creating a garden on top of a building, care is required that the weight
is appropriate for the building, that there is thorough draining, that the soil
will not run off and so on.
Plafount succeeds in being very lightweight, using a plastic planter in which
plants are stabilized with ultra-light soil and a root coiling anchor. The load
on the building is drastically reduced. Furthermore, there is a mechanism for
directly discharging water into the drain from a hose inside the planter, achieving
total drainage. |
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Total drainage has been realized
without requiring special construction work.
Rooftop greening methods in the past required construction work to create a waterproof
and rooting prevention layer on the building. However, with Plafount, the container
with the potting soil is detached from the surface in contact with the ground,
and there is a connection from the planter to the water discharge tank. Since
you can discharge water into a given place, such as a drain, there is no need
for special drainage work. The planter is a self-standing type, and light, so
you can freely change the layout. |
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3rd floor terrace of
an apartment building
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Toshima City Office |
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Rooftop of 10-storey office building
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Roof balcony on
2nd floor of care center |
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