Our group is engaged in technological research in order to respond to environmental issues and to build better homes that adapt to the climate, natural features, lifestyle, laws, etc. of each country as we expand Overseas.
IG Perfect Eco House
In collaboration with Osaka City University, we will begin demonstration experiments on the IG Perfect Eco House, an experimental building equipped with unprecedented artificial photosynthesis technology.
Once the IG Perfect Eco House technology is perfected, it will be possible to create a home that is self-sufficient in energy and uses carbon dioxide, and will be at the forefront of the housing industry.
Artificial photosynthesis
There is a need to solve the serious problem of global environmental pollution caused by greenhouse gases, and reduction targets have been set on a global scale, especially for carbon dioxide. If we as humans can develop a technology to create useful substances from carbon dioxide, similar to the photosynthesis that plants perform, it will become possible to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and create energy using carbon dioxide.
We believe that if we can develop technology that can cover all of a household's power consumption, we will be able to create future homes that are extremely environmentally friendly.
We aim to perfect "artificial photosynthesis technology" and contribute to a hydrogen energy society with low environmental impact.
Perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells are lightweight, thin, and flexible next-generation solar cells originating in Japan. Because they can generate electricity even with low light levels, they are expected to be used in locations where installation was previously difficult and for new applications. They are attracting attention as a technology that can contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society.
Our company is conducting demonstration experiments by installing perovskite solar cells in various locations, including international event venues, detached houses, and both indoors and outdoors, to verify their power generation characteristics and durability under different environmental conditions. This experiment is part of our efforts to incorporate these cells into our future products.
IG Strong CB method
We developed a construction method using CB (concrete blocks) to develop our housing business in hot and humid regions such as Southeast Asia.
CB is resistant to high temperatures and humidity, and is easy to manufacture and inexpensive, making it widely used in Southeast Asia.
However, the conventional CB construction method requires skilled technology to ensure a certain level of quality, and is vulnerable to shaking without reinforcing steel, which can lead to increased damage in areas where earthquakes and typhoons occur frequently. It was the cause.
Therefore, in order to solve these issues, we have developed and adopted the following three points.
As a result, compared to a general CB wall that does not fit, the structural strength against forces in the out-of-plane direction of the wall is approximately three times higher, and in full-scale vibration experiments (*2), the IG Strong construction method was We have confirmed earthquake resistance and safety. In addition, we have made the construction easier so that even non-skilled engineers can ensure high quality.
- *1 Patented in Japan and the United States, patents pending in 7 other countries
- *2 Conducted on August 8th and 9th, 2017 at the Vibration Experiment Facility of the Public Works Research Institute (Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture). Earthquake motions with a measured seismic intensity of 6 to 7 were continuously input to the test building, resulting in a shaking table response approximately 1.2 times that of the “Kumamoto Earthquake (Mashiki Town observation waves)” (within the performance range of the shaking table). implementation).
Wooden houses for hot and humid regions
We are conducting collaborative research with universities and companies both domestically and internationally, aiming to realize wooden houses suitable for hot and humid regions such as Southeast Asia. Our research focuses on developing effective wood preservation and termite control measures for hot and humid regions, developing wood-based materials using local timber, and conducting temperature and humidity measurements and simulations for houses. Our goal is to build High quality wooden houses that respect the local climate, materials, and culture.
A challenge to improve productivity using AI technology
We are conducting research and development on an AI-powered business support platform.
We are working to create an environment where necessary information can be quickly accessed by leveraging the technical information and operational know-how accumulated within the company, promoting efficiency in information retrieval and verification processes, and by sharing the knowledge of veteran employees throughout the organization.
We aim to improve productivity and operational quality by enhancing business processes using AI.
