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| Facility Name |
KYOTO AQUARIUM |
| Director |
Shigeru Sakakibara |
| Location |
35-1 Kankijicho Kyoto Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8835 (inside Umekoji Park) |
| Opening day |
March 14, 2012 |
| Solar Power System Integrator |
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The Dolphin Lagoon has power generation panels integrated into its large roof. These panels generate a maximum of 60 kW of electricity. This is the equivalent of using approximately 15,000 liters of oil per year to generate the same amount of electricity. |
| Kyoto-grown Wood |
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Wood from Kyoto-grown trees is used in the ceiling of the Dolphin Lagoon. This wood is actually effective at absorbing sound. It is used to suppress echoes of music and voices during performances. So the KYOTO AQUARIUM sounds, as well as looks good. |
| Mist Air-conditioning |
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Mist ejected from nozzles absorbs heat of vaporization from the air, reducing the outdoor air temperature by 2-3℃ in the summer. This works on the same principle as uchimizu, the traditional Japanese practice of sprinkling water on streets and gardens for cooling purposes. |
| Combined Heat Source System |
Enhanced energy efficiency is achieved by using nighttime electricity as much as possible as well as the special characteristic of water in the dolphin pool, which has an insulating effect. |
| Artificial Seawater Production System |
Aquarium pools use water in which mineral salts are dissolved. Use of this artificial seawater cuts energy used transporting seawater from the port in water tankers. |
| Natural Ventilation System |
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The aquarium building allows the natural passage of air. The wind blowing in from the park side passes through glass louvers above water basins and into the buildings, where it eventually exits through ventilation windows on the northern side. |
| Water Saving Filtration System |
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A high-efficiency filtration system supplies approximately 1% of daily artificial seawater for pools. The volume of water supplied and drained is cut dramatically because the system helps maintain water quality. |
| Cool Pit System |
Park air is brought into the aquarium through an underground pit that is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This system facilitates energy savings by reducing the heating and cooling load. |
| Rainwater Usage System |
Rain that falls on roofs is collected and stored in an underground pit for use in flushing toilets. This system enables the aquarium to cut its water consumption. |
| Restrooms |
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Restrooms, especially for women, have a number of features such as makeup areas and counters for placing bags. The restroom signs use designs with patterns suggestive of Kyoto. And traditional colors of Kyoto are used in light fixtures, and LED lamps are used in lighting. |
