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Makino Museum of Plants and People

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Cool tubes

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Cool tubes
Cool tubes Cool tube layout diagram Actual measurements of cool tube effects  

Using cool tubes to pre-cool external air before it reaches the air conditioners has the effect of reducing load. We planted deciduous trees around the external air intakes to draw in cool breezes from tree shade in the summer.

Rainwater roof sprinkler recycling system

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Rainwater roof sprinkler recycling system
Rainwater roof sprinkler recycling system      

Rainwater butts have been installed in the underground pit of the Exhibition Building. The water is used for roof sprinklers and water circulation to canals in the courtyard. The four ponds in the courtyard also have a cooling effect.

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These cases are described based on assessment results obtained using CASBEE.
CASBEE is a method for rating the environmental performance of buildings using Building Environmental Efficiency (BEE) as an indicator, which is based on the results of separate scores obtained for Q-1~Q-3 (Quality) and LR-1~LR-3 (Load Reduction).