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Examples of Measures in Owned Properties

Examples of Measures in Owned Properties

Urban Retail Properties

Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku

On the rooftop named the “Forest of Omohara”, a nature-friendly environment with water mountain for birds has been created. A large-sized rooftop garden with tall trees, such as zelkova and Katsura trees, in the center of Omotesando and Harajuku areas, is registered as a “Birdpia” (a word coined by combining bird and utopia) by the Japanese Society for Preservation of Birds. As part of a “green network” consisting of Meiji Jingu shrine and zelkova trees near the property, the Forest of Omohara links the urban area with a natural environment that is home to many birds and other living creatures.

The Forest of Omohara is a resting place where anyone can relax, enjoying the changing seasons.
More than 30 medium-tall and tall trees are planted, including zelkova and Katsura trees, which are also growing along the Omotesando street nearby.
There are six birdhouses in the forest, of which two were hand-created by pupils of an elementary school nearby.

Dealing with 5 environmental challenges

  • 1
    Reducing CO2 emissions (natural lighting)
    • Use of natural energy through wind-power generation and top light
    • Energy-saving equipment (LED lighting, motion sensors, outdoor sprinklers)
    • Mitigation of the heat-island effect through rooftop garden
  • 2
    Conservation of Biodiversity
    • Attracting living creatures (watering place for birds and birdhouses)
    • Contributing to an ecological network nearby
  • 3
    Conservation of Water Resources
    • Water-saving equipment (water-saving toilets, water-saving faucets)
  • 4
    Resource Saving
    • Use of recycled materials (wood decks made of recycled wood, carpets made of recycled materials)
  • 5
    Attention to Health
    • Reducing harmful substances (using building materials emitting less VOCs)
    • Rooftop gardening for psychological healing and the cleanup of air (absorbing dust)
  1. Planting trees and installation of mist spray equipment Tree planting and installation of mist spray equipment on a walkway or public space for providing a measure against heat island as well as developing landscape.
  2. Preparing for foreign tourists Measures prepared to welcome foreign tourists include preparation of international facility directory and using notes written in foreign languages which help to communicate between the salesclerks and overseas customers.
  3. LED lighting Enhancing energy-saving of the entire building by LED lighting in common areas.
  4. Reduce life cycle cost Considering environment by reducing life cycle cost with using of recycled materials or having planned renovations.

In addition, we require tenants to comply with the house rules stipulating to respect "environment", "through hygienic management", "cleaning", and "proper management of waste".

DECKS Tokyo Beach

  1. LED lighting Enhancing energy-saving of the entire building by LED lighting in common areas.
  2. Preparing for foreign tourists Measures prepared to welcome foreign tourists include preparation of international facility directory and using notes written in foreign languages which help to communicate between the salesclerks and overseas customers.
  3. Anti-disaster measures Anti-disaster measures are taken such as introduction of building safety judgement support system and extension of uptime of power generator
  4. Planting trees and installation of mist spray equipment Tree planting and installation of mist spray equipment on the seaside deck to mitigate the heat island effect and develop landscape.

Tokyo Office Properties

A-PLACE Yoyogi

  1. Anti-disaster and BCP measures Anti-disaster supplies, emergency foods for the building users having trouble returning home, and others are adopted.
  2. Disclosed CO2 information Communication with the tenants and building users through the enlightening activities of energy saving contributes to develop their environmental consideration.
  3. Heat reflective glass Reduction of the insolation and the heat helps to reduce the load of the air-conditioning.
  4. LED lighting Adoption of LED lights in common areas helps to reduce power consumption.

A-PLACE Ikebukuro

  1. High-reflectance paint on the rooftop The high-reflectance paint reflects near infrared rays and curbs increases in the rooftop surface temperature. This reduces the load of the air-conditioning and mitigates the heat-island effect.
  2. Automatic dimming in exclusive area The quantity of light in offices is automatically controlled for comfortable lighting and energy saving.
  3. Moist pavement (water sprinkling) A pipe under the block pavement pumps water onto the surface, cooling the temperature outside the building through evaporation cooling.
  4. Roof gardening Light soil and a natural irrigation system are placed on the rooftop, along with medium-tall trees planted to mitigate the heat-island effect.
  5. LED lighting in common areas LED lighting is used in common areas, including the entrance, corridors on the standard floors, restrooms, and elevators. This extends the lives of equipment and reduces power consumption.
  6. Wall greening Plant ivy in the spot garden facing the lobby as an environmental initiative and pleasing sight.

Besides the above, our anti-disaster and BCP efforts also include the development and adoption of disaster-control actions such as ensuring the availability of emergency toilets and other anti-disaster supplies for building users.

OSAKI WIZTOWER

  1. Anti-disaster effort Making progressive efforts for anti-disaster, such as having the earthquake-resistant structure.
  2. Large meeting space Contributing to establish the surrounding community by providing a large meeting space which is available for any events.
  3. LED lighting LED lighting in exclusive area helps to reduce power consumption.
  4. BEMS(Note) Operating efficiency of energy use by installing BEMS.
(Note) BEMS (Building and Energy Management System) is the measure system for reduction of energy consumption by operation management of building equipment.

Shiodome Building

  1. Facilities serving to improve the comfort of tenants Several restaurants and clinics inside the building as well as the fulfilling specification of the office’s exclusive use area serve to improve the comfort of tenants.
  2. Contribution to the development of local community Communication with the neighborhood through participation to local events contributes to develop a community.
  3. Emergency power generator capable of running for 48 consecutive hours Besides the earthquake-resistant design of the building, our anti-disaster efforts also include the adoption of emergency power generator.

A-PLACE Gotanda

  1. Anti-disaster effort 1 Installing a secondary power supply.
  2. Anti-disaster effort 2 keeping anti-disaster supplies for the building users having trouble returning home.
  3. LED lighting Adoption of LED lights in common areas helps to reduce power consumption.
  4. Automatic dimming in exclusive area The quantity of light in offices is automatically controlled for comfortable lighting and energy saving.

Activia Account Properties

A-PLACE Kanayama

  1. Automatic extinction of kitchenette lights The sensor detects movements of people, controls lighting and avoids keeping lights on unnecessarily. This helps save energy.
  2. Automatic dimming in exclusive area The quantity of light in offices is automatically controlled for comfortable lighting and energy saving.
  3. West outer wall louver The louver which blocks the afternoon sun helps decrease insolation and enhance save energy.
  4. LED lighting LED is used in the inner lighting on the wall surface of the entrance. This helps prolong the service life of the apparatuses and reduce power consumption.

Besides the above, our anti-disaster and BCP efforts also include the development and adoption of disaster-control actions such as ensuring the availability of emergency toilets and other anti-disaster supplies for building users.

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