3.2 Case study 2: ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall, Fukuoka, Japan

Wind direction is SE-NW during summers and is NESW during winters. Irrigation Plastic hose is used for irrigation. No extra space is required for irrigation purpose.

Maintenance The gap between building façade and the green wall was served as the maintenance area.

Plant Species Bougainvillea Parthenocissus quinquefoila Plumbago capensis Gap should be provided for maintenance purpose between building façade and green wall. Any plant species can be used as per availability in India. Such as: Bougainvillea Abelia

Table 13: Analysis and inferences

3.2 Case study 2: ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall, Fukuoka, Japan Building Data

Year of completion Architects 1995

Emilio Ambasz & Associates

Location of building Height Stories Building gross floor area Building function Structural material

Fukuoka, Japan 60 meters 14 92,903 square meter Office Steel Green roof type Stepped terrace garden Surface area of green coverage 5,326 square meter (approx.)

Table 14: Building data