By finishing the design surfaces of stacked blocks and similar structures with concrete that has vegetation functions, it is possible to construct structures that harmonize with the surrounding natural environment.
- Harmony with the Surrounding Environment
By mixing practical activators and special admixtures into the concrete surface, it becomes a soil-like concrete layer with water absorption and retention properties. This allows the landscape, which was traditionally colored by inorganic concrete, to approach a more natural state, providing comfort to people and achieving harmony with the surrounding environment.
- Coexistence with the Natural Environment
If the conditions of the surrounding environment are favorable, moss and algae can thrive. Furthermore, it creates a habitat conducive to small animals (insects like butterflies and fireflies, shellfish, and small fish like medaka), contributing to the realization of a society that coexists with nature.
- Mitigation of the Heat Island Effect
Due to its superior water absorption and retention compared to conventional products, the evaporation of moisture retained within the porous mortar during rainfall reduces the surface temperature of the retaining wall through the heat of vaporization. This helps to mitigate the heat island effect by suppressing summer glare.
- Compliance with Environmental Standards
The plant activators comply with the "Environmental Standards Related to Soil Contamination" based on the Basic Environmental Law, ensuring that they can be used safely without any issues for the surrounding environment.
