to-table office scheme where all of the food is grown, harvested, prepared and served ‗on site‘- in the cafeterias within the office. Within the office space, 3995 square metres is dedicated to the green spaces that nurtures well over two hundred species of plants including fruits, vegetables and rice. It is not just a passive ‗green‘ building which has plants growing on the rooftops and on the façade, it is an actively productive environment where food is grown, harvested and consumed under the same roof.
Figure 37: Productive green facade
Increasing awareness: It is a part of a larger scheme to allow farming in the urban areas of japan and to encourage future urban farmers. Regular educational workshops are conducted where outside community members can 58
