JP2003299409A - Method for greening rooftop - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for greening a rooftop in which the rooftop can simply be greened. <P>SOLUTION: The method for greening the rooftop comprises each culturing the plant P in the containers 1, transporting a plurality of containers 1 in which the cultured plants P are each housed to the rooftop 100 which is an installation place, laying containers 1 in which the plants P are each housed on the rooftop 100 to carry out greening. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a rooftop greening method, and more particularly,
The present invention relates to a rooftop greening method capable of easily greening the rooftop.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a greening method for greening the rooftop has been considered in order to reduce the heat island phenomenon. In this greening method, a plant cultivator previously cultivates the plant, and after cultivating, when transporting the cultivated plant to the rooftop where it is installed, the cultivated plant should be fitted to the size of a container for transportation. In addition to having to cut, it is necessary to transfer the cut plants to a container for transportation and carry them to the rooftop, and further, it is necessary to plant the plants on the rooftop, and the construction is very troublesome. A point arose. The present invention provides a rooftop greening method that eliminates the above-mentioned problems.

[0003]

In order to achieve the above object, the rooftop greening method according to claim 1 is a method for cultivating a plant in a container, and after cultivating the container, storing the cultivated plant. A plurality of containers are transported to the roof, which is a construction site, and the containers containing the plants are spread on the roof to green the roof.

The rooftop greening method according to claim 2 is
2. The rooftop greening method according to claim 1, wherein, in a container accommodating a plant laid on the rooftop, when the plant is dead or the plant is sick, the dead or sick plant is The container that has been stored is removed, and a container that newly stores the plant is placed in the removed place and replaced.

A rooftop greening method according to claim 3 is
The rooftop greening method according to claim 1, wherein the container has a plurality of openings at the bottom and a plurality of legs protruding from the bottom, and cuts a root of a plant extending from the opening to the outside of the container. can do.

A rooftop greening method according to claim 4 is
The rooftop greening method according to claim 1, wherein the container has a plurality of legs protruding from the bottom, and when the container is transported, a plurality of the containers are vertically stacked, and the containers are vertically adjacent to each other. The legs of the container are brought into contact with the adjacent lower container, and the plant of the lower container is located below the bottom of the upper container.

Further, the rooftop greening method according to claim 5 is:
In the rooftop greening method according to claim 1, the container is formed of synthetic resin, and a covering member is provided to cover a joint between the container and the container spread on the rooftop.

A rooftop greening method according to claim 6 is
The rooftop greening method according to claim 1, wherein the installation site of the container is in a water storage part provided on the rooftop, and the water storage part drains water exceeding a specified liquid level to the outside, and the container is A structure in which a plurality of openings are provided at the bottom, and the container is erected by legs in the water storage part and air is positioned between the specified liquid surface and the bottom of the container. Is.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A rooftop greening method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIGS. 1 and 2, A is a rooftop greening device, and the rooftop greening device A is a container 1 containing a plant P.
A plurality of rooftops are spread over the rooftop 100 to green the rooftop 100. The plant P stored in the container 1 is, for example, turf or sedum (Crassulaceae, belonging to the genus Prunus vulgaris, for example, Mexican rot crop) having a short length, high temperature and high resistance to dryness and humidity, and the plant P is located on the bottom 1a of the container 1. Abutting sheath
The soil D, which is located on the toe S, is rooted in the soil D and is stored in the container 1 (see FIG. 3).

The container 1 is provided with a plurality of legs 1b projecting from the bottom 1a, and the legs 1b of the container 1 are hollow bodies having a space inside and an upper opening 1c opened upward. The upper opening 1c is provided at least at the corner of the bottom 1a of the container 1 (see FIGS. 4, 6, 7, and 9). A protrusion 1d is provided on the outer periphery of the upper opening 1c, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the sheet S covers the upper opening 1c and the sheet S (the sheet S is, for example, , Formed of non-woven fabric) is the bottom 1a of the container 1.
It is locked to a protrusion 1d provided on the outer periphery of the upper open portion 1c at the corner of the. In this way, the sheet S has the bottom portion 1 a of the container 1.
Since it is locked to the projection 1d provided on the outer periphery of the upper open portion 1c at the corner of the sheet S, the sheet S is prevented from falling into the hollow body of the leg 1b due to the weight of the soil D on the sheet S. Can be prevented.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the container 1 is transported (for example, when it is transported by a loading platform of a car), a plurality of containers 1 are vertically stacked and the legs of the vertically adjacent upper containers 1 are stacked. Part 1b
Are brought into contact with the adjacent lower container 1 (the contact portion is, for example, the protrusion 1e projecting from the bottom 1a), and the plant P of the lower container 1 is located below the bottom 1a of the upper container 1. There is.
In this way, when the container 1 is transported, it is possible to transport the containers 1 containing the plants P in a vertically stacked state, without taking a transportation space, and yet to install the containers 1 containing the plants P at an installation site (eg, , And more preferably, as shown in FIG. 1, more preferably, since a plurality of rooftops 100 are spread over the rooftop 100, the rooftop 100 can be easily greened.

When the container 1 is transported (for example, when it is transported by a car carrier), preferably, as shown in FIG. 8, the plant P of the lower container 1 is placed below the bottom 1a of the upper container 1. It is better to be located without contacting the bottom 1a of the container 1. Thus, if the plant P of the lower container 1 is prevented from coming into contact with the bottom 1a of the upper container 1 below the bottom 1a of the upper container 1, the plant P can be transported without damaging it. Further, in a state in which the plant P is not stored, as shown in FIG. 10, by inserting the leg portion 1b of the upper container 1 into the leg portion 1b of the adjacent lower container 1, the container 1 is vertically moved. It can be stacked and transported without being bulky.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the spread containers 1 and the containers 1 are connected by a connecting tool 3. As described above, since the container 1 and the container 1 are connected by the connecting tool 3, the container 1 can be installed in an orderly manner, and after the installation, the container 1 can be installed.
Can also be prevented.

When a plurality of containers 1 containing the plants P are spread, the containers 1 may be provided in the water storage section 4 provided on the roof 100. The water reservoir 4 is a waterproof sheet,
It is waterproofed by applying a waterproof material. In that case, even if a plurality of openings H are provided in the bottom 1a of the container 1 and the water that evaporates from the water reservoir 4 is supplied to the plant P through the plurality of openings H provided in the bottom 1a. good. It is preferable that the plurality of openings H be provided over the entire bottom portion 1a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the legs 1 of the container 1
A water sucking member 5 (for example, a gauze) is provided, which has one end in contact with water in the water reservoir 4 and the other end located at the sheet S to suck water into the container 1 through b. Water suction member 5
Therefore, the water in the water storage unit 4 may be sucked up and supplied to the plant P.

Further, the installation site of the container 1 is in the water storage section 4 provided on the roof 100, and the water storage section 4 drains the water exceeding the specified liquid level 101 to the outside.
Equipped with a flow tube. The container 1 is erected by the legs 1b by means of this overflow tube (not shown),
The air is arranged between 101 and the bottom portion 1a of the container 1. Since the air is located between the defined liquid level 101 and the bottom 1a of the container 1 as described above, the plant P in the container 1 is not supplied with more water than necessary, and the plant P is also supplied with the necessary air. The water storage section 4
The water inside can also cool the roof 100.

The container 1 containing the plant P used in the rooftop greening apparatus A described above is cultivated (for example, in a farmer or the like, the plant P is cultivated in the container 1) and is transported (for example, in the container 1). The container 1 is carried by a loading platform such as a car.) And the same container 1 is used at the time of construction. That is, in a farmer or the like, the plant P is cultivated in the container 1 (see FIG. 11), and after the cultivation, the container 1 storing the cultivated plant P
Are transported to the rooftop which is the construction site (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the containers 1 containing the plants P are transported in a stacked state), and the containers 1 containing the plants P are spread over the rooftop 100 and the rooftop 100 is placed. Is to be greened. According to this rooftop greening method, the same container 1 can be used for both cultivation, transportation, and construction. Therefore, when transporting, the size of the container for transporting the cultivated plant is conventionally increased. It is not necessary to cut it to suit the size, transfer the cut plant to a container for transportation, or to transport the plant on the roof and then plant the plant on the roof, transport it using the container 1 used at the time of cultivation, By stacking multiple containers 1 on the roof 100 as they are, the roof 100 can be easily greened.

Then, the plant P laid on the roof 100
If the plant P in the container 1 containing the is withered or the plant P is sick, as shown in FIG. 12, the container 1 containing the withered plant P is removed or sick. The container 1 accommodating the plant P is removed, and the container 1 accommodating the plant P is newly placed at the removed position (for example, the site Z shown in FIG. 12) for replacement. In addition, since the container 1 is provided with a plurality of openings H in the bottom 1a and also has a plurality of legs 1b protruding from the bottom 1a, the roots that have propagated from the opening H in the bottom 1a of the container 1 to the container 1 Since it extends to the outside, the root of the plant P can be easily cut and the plant P can be activated. According to this rooftop greening method, the work is extremely simple and the rooftop greening can be easily maintained.

When the container 1 is made of synthetic resin, it deteriorates due to ultraviolet rays and the like. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, a cover for covering the joint between the container 1 and the containers 1 spread on the roof 100. A member 102 (eg, stone, gravel, soil, mulching material, etc.) is provided. In particular, when soil such as soil or gravel is used as the covering member 102, the covering member 102 allows the plant P to grow more easily, so that the joint between the container 1 and the container 1 can be covered with the plant P earlier.

[0020]

According to the rooftop greening method of the first aspect, the same container can be used for both cultivation, transportation and construction. Cutting the plant to fit the size of the container for transportation, transferring the cut plant to a container for transportation, transporting it to the roof, planting plants on the roof becomes unnecessary,
The container used during cultivation can be transported, and a plurality of such containers can be laid as they are on the roof to easily green the roof.

Further, according to the rooftop greening method of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, in the case where the plant died in the container accommodating the plant spread on the rooftop. Since the container storing the dead plant is removed and the container storing the new plant is placed and replaced in the removed place, the work is extremely simple and the rooftop greening can be easily maintained. Also, among the containers containing the plants laid on the rooftop, if the plant becomes sick, remove the container containing the sick plant and place a container containing the new plant in the removed location. Since it is replaced with a new one, the work is extremely easy and the rooftop greening can be easily maintained.

Further, according to the rooftop greening method of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, when the roots need to grow and be cut, the grown roots are at the bottom of the container. Since it extends from the opening to the outside of the container, the root of the plant can be easily cut, the plant can be activated, and the rooftop greening can be easily maintained.

According to the rooftop greening method of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, in transporting the containers, a plurality of containers containing plants are vertically stacked. Can be transported without taking a transportation space. (More preferably, if the plants in the lower container are located below the bottom of the upper container without touching the bottom of the upper container, the plants in the lower container are placed above the bottom of the upper container. Since it does not come into contact with the bottom of the container, the plant can be transported without damaging it.)

According to the rooftop greening method of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, since the joint between the containers spread on the rooftop is covered with a covering member, Along with being able to prevent the deterioration of the container made of synthetic resin, when using soil, cultivated soil such as gravel as the covering member, the covering member allows the plant to grow more easily, and the joint between the container and the container becomes faster with the plant. Can be covered.

According to the greening method of claim 6,
In addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 described above, the container is configured to stand upright with legs in the water storage part, and the air is positioned between the specified liquid level in the water storage part and the bottom part of the container. Therefore, it is possible not to supply more water than necessary to the plants in the container, but also to supply necessary air to the plants, and further to cool the rooftop by the water in the water storage section.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view schematically showing a forming process of a rooftop greening method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the rooftop greening device completed by the forming process of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic partially enlarged exploded sectional view showing a part of FIG. 2 in an enlarged manner.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a container that is a constituent member of the rooftop greening device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing a connection relationship between the container of FIG. 1 and the container.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a part of the container of FIG.
It is a schematic partial top view shown except a plant.

FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a part of the container of FIG. 6 including a sheet, soil, and plants.

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing stacked containers for storing plants used in the rooftop greening device of FIG. 1.

9 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the engagement relationship of the container shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state in which containers that do not contain plants are stacked.

FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view schematically showing a state during cultivation by the rooftop greening method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view schematically showing a state during maintenance by the rooftop greening method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view schematically showing a state in which a cover member that covers the joint between the containers is provided.

[Explanation of symbols]

P: Plant 1 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Container 100 ・ ・ ・ Rooftop

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6. The container is installed in a water storage section provided on the roof, and the water storage section discharges water exceeding a specified liquid level to the outside. The container has a plurality of openings at the bottom. And, in the water storage section, the container is erected at the legs,
The air is arranged between the specified liquid surface and the bottom portion of the container.
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[0003]

In order to achieve the above object, the rooftop greening method according to claim 1 is a container installation site.
Is within the water storage section on the roof, and the water storage section is regulated
Water that exceeds the liquid level is drained to the outside.
A plurality of openings are provided at the bottom, and the water storage section
The container is erected by legs, and the specified liquid level and the container
The container is configured such that air is located between the bottom and the container.
Is for storing plants .

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The rooftop greening method according to claim 2 is
The rooftop greening method according to claim 1, wherein the container has a plurality of openings at the bottom and a plurality of legs protruding from the bottom, and cuts a root of a plant extending from the opening to the outside of the container. can do.

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The rooftop greening method according to claim 3 is:
In the rooftop greening method according to claim 1, the container is formed of synthetic resin, and a covering member is provided to cover a joint between the container and the container spread on the rooftop.

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[0020]

According to the rooftop greening method of the first aspect, the container is erected by the legs in the water storage portion and the water storage
There is air between the specified liquid level inside the container and the bottom of the container.
Since it is configured so that more water than is necessary for the plants in the container
Supply the air needed for the plants.
In addition, the rooftop can be cooled by the water in the water storage section .

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Further, according to the rooftop greening method of claim 2 , when the roots need to grow and be cut, the grown roots extend from the opening at the bottom of the container to the outside of the container. The roots can be easily cut to activate plants, and rooftop greening can be easily maintained.

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Further, according to the rooftop greening method of the third aspect , since the joint between the containers spread on the rooftop is covered with the covering member, deterioration of the synthetic resin container can be prevented. When soil, gravel, or other cultivated soil is used as the covering member, the covering member allows the plant to grow more easily, and the joint between the containers can be covered with the plant faster.

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In order to achieve the above object, the rooftop greening method according to claim 1 is a plant in a container.
After cultivating, and after cultivating, the volume containing the cultivated plant
Transport multiple containers to the rooftop where they are installed, and store the plants.
Spread the containers on the rooftop and green the rooftop.
Is intended to, installation portion of the container in the water storage portion provided in the roof, the water reservoir is intended to be drained above the specified liquid level of water outside, said container a plurality of openings in the bottom A part is provided, and in the water storage part, the container is erected at a leg part, and is configured so that air is located between the specified liquid surface and the bottom part of the container, and the container stores plants. It is what

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI theme code (reference) A01G 9/02 101 A01G 9/02 101G 101Q (72) Inventor Makoto Honda 13 Kiyogamachi, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture No. 12 Environmental Assessment Center Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Takekuma 13-12 Seiyo-cho, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture Environmental Assessment Center Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroaki Suzuki Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture Toyozawa 806 No. 1 in Yoshikawa Kasei Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yasuhide Goto No. 1 in Toyozawa 806, Toyozawa Yoshikawa Kasei Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2B022 AB04 AB08 BA02 BB01 2B027 NA10 NC05 NC13 NC21 NC37 NC56 NC56 ND01 QA04 QB03 QB24 QB29 QC07 RA28 RB04 UA10 UA15

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A plant is cultivated in a container, and after the plant is cultivated, a plurality of the containers containing the cultivated plant are transported to a rooftop, which is a construction site, and the containers containing the plant are spread on the rooftop. A rooftop greening method, which comprises greening the rooftop. 2. A container accommodating a plant laid on a rooftop, and when the plant is dead or the plant is diseased, the container accommodating the withered or diseased plant is removed, 2. The rooftop greening method according to claim 1, further comprising placing a container in which the plant is newly stored at the removed location and replacing the container. 3. The container has a plurality of openings at the bottom and a plurality of legs projecting from the bottom, and cuts a root of a plant extending from the opening to the outside of the container. The rooftop greening method according to claim 1. 4. The container comprises a plurality of legs protruding from the bottom, and when the container is transported, a plurality of the containers are vertically stacked.
The plant of the lower container is located below the bottom of the upper container by abutting the legs of the upper container that are vertically adjacent to each other on the adjacent lower container. The rooftop greening method described. 5. The rooftop greening method according to claim 1, wherein the container is formed of synthetic resin, and a covering member is provided to cover a joint between the container and the container laid on the rooftop. 6. The container is installed in a water storage section provided on a rooftop, and the water storage section discharges water exceeding a specified liquid level to the outside, and the container has a plurality of openings at its bottom. And, in the water storage section, the container is erected at the legs,
The greening device according to claim 1, wherein air is located between the defined liquid surface and the bottom of the container.