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Relationship between the Cultural History of Modern Japan and Rooftop Gardens

  • Yamada, Hiroyuki;Yabu, Shinobu
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture Conference
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    • 2007.10b
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    • pp.157-161
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    • 2007
  • Full-scale ferro-concrete building technology came was introduced in Japan in Meiji $35{\sim}40(1902{\sim}1907)$ and heralding the beginning of urban modernization. On the roofs of these new architectural constructions, full-scale rooftop gardens were also developed. We consider that gardens established on the roofs of hotel and department stores created a new, modernized garden culture, which greatly influenced the early modern urban culture of Japan, the drama of which it conceived based on the impression in a rooftop garden is made. In this paper, we discuss the influence of Meiji-Era cultural and technological advances on rooftop gardens constructed during the Taisho $Era(1912{\sim}1926)$, as represented by the gardens of Kobe's Oriental Hotel, Tokyo's Mitsukoshi Department Store and Shimonoseki City's Akita Company. Photographic and print sources are utilized to analyze the design features and temporal changes of these pioneering rooftop gardens, as well as their influence on urban culture.

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A Study of Selecting Target Species for Rooftop Greening Construction from Urban Ecological Network Point of View (도시생태네트워크 측면에서의 옥상녹화입지를 위한 목표종 선정에 관한 연구)

  • 최희선;김귀곤;홍수영
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.18-31
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    • 2004
  • Ecological network can solve the ecological problems such as habitat cutting and fragmentation that are resulted from urbanization. Recently, rooftop biotope construction has been appeared as a usefull method for ecological networking in urban area. The objective of this study is to seek the possibility of rooftop greening introduction as well as to select target species for rooftop greening construction from the urban ecological network point of view. In order to select target species, we monitored two adjacent rooftop greening sites, where we found 22 species of birds and insects and 33 species of plants. We set criteria to select target species through documents research, and gave marks species according to the criteria with the help of specialists. We divided the target species into 5 groups on the basis of the 12 selecting criteria. In those two monitored rooftop greening sites, we did not find any species belong to group A, which is the best target species, but we found species belong to the other groups. Orthetrum albistylum, Sympetrum dawinianum belong to group B, which is the priority target species, 7 species besides Passer montanus, Coccinella axyridis, Agrionidae to group C, which is the possible target species, 6 species besides Atractomorpha lata to group D, which is the potential target species, and the others were found to be inadequate to the target species. We found Orthetrum albistylum, Sympetrum dawi-nianum to be the best appropriate target species in the two sites. According to the result of this study, the method of ecological network construction from the dra-gonfly habitat network point of view through the construction of rooftop habitat is ideal for Orthetrum albistylum, and Sympetrum dawinianum. For successful urban ecological network construction, selection criteria and construction techniqes & methods for rooftop habitat should be developed through future research.

A Study of Management Method of Planted Plants and Invasive Plants through Monitoring on Rooftop Garden "Choroktteul" in Seoul City Hall (서울시청 옥상정원 '초록뜰' 모니터링을 통한 식재식물과 이입식물의 관리방안에 관한 연구)

  • 최희선;홍수영;김귀곤;양병이;오휘영
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.114-124
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    • 2003
  • The management methods of rooftop greening must be get ready without delay, Because rooftop greening has been generalized owing to the supporting project of The Seoul Metropolitan Government. Because most of the rooftop greening system is a recently-constructed low-management type, management methods should be made to suit it. This study is intended to set up a program for low-management rooftop greening based on "Choroktteul", the low management type of rooftop peening on the roof of one of the buildings in Seoul City Hall. Through monitoring, we found that most of the planted plants grew well but a few species needed physical management. We also found that invasive species(62 sp.) were 1.5 times as many as the planted plants. Most of the invasive plants were exotic species that need to be managed. The physical management methods were "pulling up" and "cutting". These methods should be carried out according to the growth stage. It was judged that a biological-ecological management program should be prepared through the long-period of monitoring and experiment. System methods such as guidelines of management program through monitoring was also required due to the emphasis on public ownership among the managers of the invasive species.

Critical Factors Affecting Rooftop Solar System Investment: An Empirical Study in Vietnam

  • THAN, Duong Thuy Thi;BUI, Tuan Quang;DUONG, Kien Trung;BUI, Tu Ngoc
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.9 no.5
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    • pp.201-211
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    • 2022
  • The economic development of most countries in the world has negatively impacted fossil energy resources. Fossil energy sources such as petroleum and coal are increasingly depleted. When energy sources are exhausted, renewable energy sources are growing strongly. Renewable energy development can help to replace diminishing fossil fuels. Furthermore, the usage of renewable energy can contribute to a green economy and sustainable development by protecting the environment. Solar power on the roof is one of the many renewable energy sources available. But at present, the investment in roof voltage systems has not developed strongly in Vietnam. This paper uses the SEM model to evaluate the factors affecting investment in rooftop solar power in some provinces of Vietnam. The article uses the household interview method. The article has given 8 factors affecting the decision to invest in rooftop solar power for households. Research results show that most of the factor variables have a positive impact on the decision to invest in rooftop solar power. Based on assessing the factors affecting the decision to invest in rooftop solar power, the article will provide conclusions and policy suggestions to increase investment in rooftop solar power in Vietnam.

Soil Mixtures and Depths Selection for Mat-Type Rooftop Greening (옥상녹화용 식생매트에 적합한 토양과 토심 선정)

  • Lee, Eun-Heui;Kang, Kyu-Yi;Shin, Sang-Hee;Nam, Mi-A;Lee, Kwang-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.12-22
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study is to select suitable planting base for the mat-type rooftop greening in order to popularize rooftop greening system easily. The experiment was conducted from 2004 June to 2005 May under several conditions; 4 soil depths under mats(2cm, 5cm, 10cm, 15cm), two soil mixtures(natural soil 80%+leaf mold 20%, artificial soil) and two light conditions(full sun place, 20% shaded place). In this experiment, 3 types of mats were used ; the herbaceous plants mat(11 plants inclusive of Lotus corniculatus L., Silene armeria L.), the lawn mat with Festica arundinacea and Sedum mat with Sedum kamtschaticum, Sedum sarmentosum, Sedum oryzifolium, Sedum middendorffianum. The result is as follows; in the mat-type rooftop greening, the herbaceous plants mat, lawn mat and sedum mat are the similar number of plant and effect of greening on soil depth 2cm, 5cm and 10cm, 15cm. So suitable soil depth of rooftop greening is 10cm for the load and economical factor. Thus the mat-type rooftop greening possible planting base depth of all 13cm as soil depth 10cm and mat depth 3cm. As soil mixtures, the number and growth of plants were better mat and 'natural soil 80% +leaf mold 20%' than mat and artificial soil. In herbaceous plants mat, Silene armeria L., Dianthus chinensis, Centaurea cyanus L., Lotus corniculatus L. are survival in full sun place and Silene armeria L., Dianthus chinensis, Centaurea cyanus L. are survival in 20% shaded place. In conclusion, selection of suitable soil mixtures and plants is possible extensive management rooftop greening with effect of continuous greening. The mat-type rooftop greening are lightweight and simple preparation without management and can popularize readily.

A Study on the Distribution of the Peak Wind Pressure for Rooftop Signboards (건물 옥상에 설치되는 옥상 간판의 피크풍압 분포에 대한 연구)

  • Nam, Byung-Hee;You, Jang-Youl;Lee, Nam-Hun;You, Ki-Pyo
    • Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.79-86
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    • 2018
  • Unlike other types of outdoor advertisements, rooftop signboards are installed on the roofs of buildings, rather than on their outer walls. This means that the area of a rooftop signboard is commonly larger than that of a general outdoor signboard. Moreover, as such signboards are greatly influenced by the wind, they can suffer a lot of damage from typhoons and strong winds every year. However, there is no wind load specification for rooftop signboards. In this study, wind pressure experiments were conducted to investigate the peak wind pressure on each side of rooftop signboards installed on the roofs of 5-15 story buildings in a city center. The minimum peak wind pressure coefficient was -3.0 at the bottom edges of the front and back of the rooftop signboards and -2.0 along the entire length of the sides. As the height of the rooftop signboard increased with the increasing height of the buildings, the peak value was found to be larger than the absolute peak value for the minimum peak wind pressure coefficient. The maximum and minimum peak wind pressure distributions of the rooftop outdoor signboards were influenced by the position of the signboard and the wind angle.

Basic Study on Development of Easily Available Rooftop Greening System for Private Residences - Focus on the Theoretical Investigation and Greening Methods - (개인주택용 보급형 옥상녹화 시스템 개발을 위한 기초 연구 - 이론적 고찰 및 녹화 공법을 중심으로 -)

  • Kwak, Cheol-Soon;Lee, Suk-Gun;Lee, Hyun-Woo;Lee, Jong-Won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference
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    • 2005.10a
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    • pp.170-174
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    • 2005
  • The waste land can be changed to the land that creature can survive by the greening. The studies on the rooftop greening have increased rapidly in number since these studies have made a positive effect on the improvement of the urban ecosystem and the lacking greens environment of the city. However, the majority of research are for rooftop greening system of the public and commercial building. Therefore, the development of easily available rooftop greening system for private residences is required.

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A Study on Use of the Urban Rooftop Biotope as a Place for Environmental Education - Focusing on 'Jageun-Nuri' Rooftop Biotope of UNESCO House in Seoul - (도시 옥상 비오톱의 환경교육적 활용을 위한 연구 - 유네스코 회관 '작은누리'를 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Seung-Yoon
    • Hwankyungkyoyuk
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    • v.18 no.3 s.28
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    • pp.33-44
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    • 2005
  • This study aims to explore the possibility of using the urban rooftop biotope as a place for environmental education, focusing on 'Jageun-Nuri' Rooftop Biotope of UNESCO House in Seoul, which was established in April 2003. To verify this possibility, both the monitoring of change in the landscapes and bio-diversity of the biotope and a questionnaire survey on users' awareness were undertaken. As a result of the monitoring, diverse changes in landscape and an increase of bio-diversity necessary for environmental education were observed. The results of the awareness survey recognized that users were satisfied with the landscapes of the biotope and their concerns about environment and ecosystem increased due to their visits. Users also thought the biotope could be an appropriate place for environmental education.

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Psychological Relaxation Effects of User Based upon the Types of Rooftop Garden (옥상녹화 시공 유형이 이용자의 심리적 변화에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Jeong-Ho;Yang, Ji;Yoon, Yong-Han
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.435-442
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study, the type of rooftop learn more about the psychological benefits to users has been carried out, and healthy college students were examined in 40 patients. Conduct research to make the rooftop of the type of lawn, trees, ecological garden, wetland biotope, flowering plant in Seoul were divided into six groups. Measurement methods based on the type designation of the Planting and landscape photography by once the participants for each 10 minutes to watch and mood state tests (POMS) and the mean fractionation (SD), based on survey information about the psychological effects were correlated. Mood States test lawn, tree-oriented type, flowering plant stability in type, kindness, openness, and the effect of raising warme there was a tension, anxiety, depression, anger inhibition was effective. In contrast, depression and fatigue are common rooftop greening, respectively. The results in terms of the psychological effects of the type of rooftop garden ecology and wetland biotope than lawn, tree-oriented type, flowering plant types of users with a positive psychological effect seemed to be better.

Comparative Evaluation of Surface Temperature among Rooftop Colors of Flat Roof Building Models : Towards Performance Evaluation of Cool Roof (평지붕 건물 축소모형의 지붕색에 대한 표면 온도의 비교평가: 쿨루프 성능평가 차원에서)

  • Ryu, Taek Hyoung;Um, Jung-Sup
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.83-91
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    • 2013
  • Cool roofs are currently being emerged as one of important mechanism to save energy in relation to the building. It is specifically proposed that the changing trends of rooftop surface temperature in the flat roof building model could be used effectively as an indicator to reduced cooling load reduced by cool roof since it can present stable temperature record, that is not influenced according to the nearby physical as well as human variables. The temperature of cool roof in summer was lower around $20^{\circ}C$, compared to the general roofs. Such a seasonal or daily comparative study for rooftop temperature in the building model will highlight that the cool roof efficiency could be calculated in much area-wide context according to rooftop color distribution in urban residential area. It is anticipated that this research output could be used as a valuable reference in identifying energy saving by cool roof since an objective monitoring has been proposed based on the rooftop temperature in the building model, fully quantitative performance of thermal infrared image.