【Effective against heat island effects!】Interlocking blocks utilizing surplus microorganisms generated from the textile industry【Eco/Green Infrastructure】
Unlike conventional interlocking blocks, this eco-friendly building material uses porous ceramics that utilize surplus microorganisms, offering excellent water retention, permeability, and infiltration properties. Recommended for: - Those who want to reduce the hassle of wet feet on rainy days. - Those who want to alleviate the summer heat. - Those who want to adopt environmentally friendly building materials. - Those who want to implement disaster prevention measures and create resilient communities. - Those who want to create comfortable walking spaces that attract visitors. **Effects and Benefits of Permeability** Effect: Prevents puddles on the material's surface. Benefit: Reduces the hassle of walking while avoiding wet feet and puddles, and minimizes the risk of slipping. **Effects and Benefits of Water Retention** Effect: Retains water within the material. Benefit: Suppresses ground reflection through the cooling effect of water application. *Surface temperature reduction of -10°C or more (compared to asphalt).* **Social Benefits We Can Provide** - Contribution to a low-carbon society: Reduces CO2 emissions from air conditioning through space cooling effects, contributing to the mitigation of the heat island phenomenon. - Green infrastructure: Temporarily stores rainwater within the block before returning it to the soil, without disrupting natural cycles. Our representative, hailing from a nature-rich area, will assist you!
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basic information
■Finishes - Washout (using natural stone) - Imitation stone (stone-like finish) - Slit (grooved surface) - Plain (basic and easy to blend design) - Vegetation block (plantable joints) etc. * Custom orders are also accepted depending on quantity. Please feel free to contact us. * The finishes available vary by manufacturing location (Tochigi, Toyama, Osaka, Fukuoka). ■Dimensions (Height mm x Width mm x Thickness mm) - 100 x 100 x 60 or 80 - 200 x 100 x 60 or 80 - 200 x 200 x 60 or 80 (slit type only) - 300 x 150 x 60 - 300 x 300 x 60 or 80 - 300 x 450 x 60 * The molds differ depending on the manufacturing location (Tochigi, Toyama, Osaka, Fukuoka). ■Bending strength: 3MPa～ (Manufacturer's guaranteed value) ■Water retention: 0.2g/cm3～ (Manufacturer's guaranteed value) ■Permeability: 1.5×10^(-4) cm/s～ (Manufacturer's guaranteed value. Measured value is 5.2×10^(-4) cm/s～) * For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.
Price information
Material unit price: 7,500 yen to 11,600 yen per square meter *Prices vary depending on surface finish, shape, and production location. *Freight, construction costs, joint sand, sand cushion, and subbase costs are not included. *Please feel free to contact us for estimate requests.
Delivery Time
※Delivery times may vary depending on quantity and surface finish. Please feel free to contact us.
Applications/Examples of results
【Purpose】 ■ Areas that want to enhance their value through eco-friendly measures, environmental initiatives, and disaster prevention strategies. ■ Suitable for places where people gather, such as sidewalks (school routes, approaches, main streets of shopping districts), squares, and parking lots. ■ Areas that aim to attract visitors through landscape and tourism. IL blocks are adopted for the purpose of landscape formation. Green Biz Ground contributes to further attracting visitors by adding safety, eco-friendliness, and functionality to the landscape, providing comfort. 【Achievements】 ■ Kashiwa-no-ha Aqua Terrace ■ Numerous blocks within the Kashiwa-no-ha area ■ Shibuya Stream ■ Next to Nakamise Street at Senso-ji Temple ■ Toranomon Trust City ■ Fujiya Hotel ■ Milan Expo ■ Kumagaya City Roads, etc. You can construct according to the standard construction method for interlocking blocks. (* The base should be composed of crushed stone to create a structure that allows water to drain.) * For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.
Detailed information
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The reason why Green Biz Ground is environmentally friendly [1] - the manufacturing process is gentle. Green Biz Ground is a paving block that utilizes surplus sludge generated during the dyeing of fibers (sludge inhabited by microorganisms that purify water).
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When surplus sludge is mixed with clay and fired, the microorganisms contained in the surplus sludge evaporate, resulting in ceramics with a large number of fine voids.
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By mixing this ceramic with the base layer of interlocking blocks, we achieve water retention and permeability.
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"Reasons why Green Biz Ground is environmentally friendly [2] - Easy cooling effect with water spraying" Green Biz Ground utilizes stored rainwater to exhibit a cooling effect. It reduces the heat reflected from the ground, thereby lowering the heat that warms the air and the amount of heat absorbed by the body.
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"Reasons Why Green Biz Ground is Environmentally Friendly [3] - It Allows Water to Permeate and is Gentle on Both Pedestrians and Nature" The permeability of Green Biz Ground is about five times the association's standard value (measured value). Rainwater quickly permeates, preventing the formation of puddles on the surface of the blocks. It reduces wetness and slipping caused by puddles, providing a safe and secure walking surface. Additionally, the water that is retained and saturated is allowed to permeate underground. It does not hinder the natural process of the water cycle.
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When applied to places where people gather, such as walking paths and gathering spaces, it can enhance users' empathy and attraction towards environmental considerations, leading to the expectation of new activities and vibrant interactions.
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Company information
We were founded in 1943 in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, as a textile processing manufacturer. Since then, we have been engaged in high-level manufacturing in collaboration with fashion and sports brands around the world, utilizing our unique dyeing technology and advanced post-processing techniques. Currently, our business scope extends beyond the textile field to various sectors, including architecture, civil engineering, vehicles, electronics, and environmental-related businesses. Under the slogan "Art in Technology," our goal is to combine cutting-edge technology with the craftsmanship and sensibility we have cultivated over the years to achieve even more remarkable manufacturing and create new markets. As a chemical material manufacturer that continues to create innovative new materials, we will continue to deliver surprises and inspiration. In October 2018, we changed our company name from "Komatsu Seiren Co., Ltd." to "Komatsu Matere Co., Ltd."