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2026.06.26

"Shinryo Innovation Hub "
Received the top prize, the "Grand Prize," at the 14th "Carbon Neutral Award."

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Shinryo Innovation Hub Photography by Masao Nishikawa (unless otherwise noted).

Shinryo Corporation (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Director: Takeshi Kagami) and Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director: Junichi Tanisawa) have partnered to develop Shinryo Corporation's research facility."Shinryo Innovation Hub"(2023 Completed in [year], in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as "this facility"), 14 times (Reiwa 7 (Year) The highest award in the "Carbon Neutral Award" "Carbon Neutral Grand Prize" We are pleased to announce that we have received this award, and that the award ceremony was held recently.
The "Carbon Neutral Award" (organized by Japanese Association of Building Mechanical and Electrical Engineers) aims to provide incentives for the activities of building equipment engineers in addressing global environmental issues. 2012 Established in [year], its purpose is to recognize outstanding achievements related to buildings and building facilities toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society, and to promote and revitalize awareness of this goal.

 

Project Name: Environmental Technologies Supporting Decarbonization and Creativity at Shinryo Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Innovation Hub
Joint applicants: [Client] Shinryo Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Co., Ltd., [Designer] Mitsubishi Jisho Design, [Contractor (Mechanical Equipment)] Shinryo-Shiroguchi Joint Venture for Specific Construction Works, [Building Manager/Building User] Shinryo Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Co., Ltd., [Verifier] Takayuki Akimoto, Professor, Shibaura Institute of Technology

 

■ An innovation hub that implements a new "ABW+e" model, allowing employees to choose their workplace from a variety of environments.

The facility, themed as a "platform for creating and disseminating new value," seamlessly transitions from outdoor to semi-outdoor to indoor spaces, creating a continuous flow of diverse spatial, temperature, and lighting environments. "Environmental gradation" Our design concept was to treat these elements as a unified whole and develop diverse workplaces accordingly.
You can choose your workplace according to the nature of your work. ABW (Activity-Based Learning) In order to control the air conditioning and lighting according to the characteristics of each location, the air environment, light environment, spatial scale, etc. A wide variety of environments(Environment)Adding "ABW+e"With the aim of stimulating people's "ability to feel" and fostering inspiration, we will create an innovation facility that does so, and contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society by giving back to society the technologies developed and knowledge gained through this initiative.

■ Achieved the highest rank in both "environmental performance" and "user health and comfort" certifications.

"2030 "Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from research and development activities by [year]." This facility aims to achieve the following at the design stage: In addition to solar shading by a large roof, it will contribute to decarbonization through energy conservation using numerous proprietary air conditioning technologies and energy creation through solar power generation, and will meet the standard primary energy consumption target at the design stage. 114 Achieved a % reduction rate. BELS"(Building Energy Efficiency Performance Labeling System)Having received the highest rank, Zeb』* 1 We achieved this.
Furthermore, the building was recognized for its diverse spaces and the creation of an environment that incorporates the surrounding abundant greenery, thus supporting the health and comfort of its users."CASBEE-Wellness Office* 2The highest rank is S Rank I obtained it.

1: Buildings with net zero or negative annual primary energy consumption.

2. Evaluation by the Japan Housing and Building SDGs Promotion Center of Japan of building specifications, performance, and initiatives that support the maintenance and improvement of the health and comfort of building users.

The semi-outdoor entrance, located in the center of the building, features a continuous atrium extending from the first to the third floor.
A cross-sectional diagram that realizes an "environmental gradient." Under the large roof, diverse spaces, temperature ranges, and lighting environments are connected.

■ Actively introducing various newly developed technologies to achieve "ABW+e" and "decarbonization"

As part of our "environmental gradation" initiative, we have introduced different air conditioning systems for each workspace within this facility to promote"ABW+e" (Activity-Based Working + e). These air conditioning systems are all proprietary developments, implemented with the primary goal of reducing carbon emissions, leveraging the advanced technological development capabilities unique to an environmental engineering company, and undergoing various preliminary verifications. Some examples are described below.

 

 

 

[Example of a newly developed system ②] CFD-linked PMV control
...Predicting spatial comfort one hour ahead, achieving both comfort and energy efficiency.
Based on weather forecasts, worker occupancy status, power usage, and air conditioning operation information, the work area is monitored. CFD We perform analysis (simulation of airflow and heat flow), 1 After a certain amount of time PMV It predicts the value (an international comfort index that quantifies how people perceive an environment [hot/cold]) and controls the temperature to the optimal setting. By taking into account the differences in spatial characteristics of each area, it maintains comfort and contributes to energy conservation by suppressing unnecessary heating and cooling.

 

[Example of a newly developed system ③] Three-tube dynamic range cooling system
...A cooling system that integrates and controls low-temperature and high-temperature chilled water to maximize heat source efficiency.
This uniquely developed cooling system efficiently operates the entire heat source equipment by using chilled water at different temperatures depending on the application. By combining multiple heat source devices and finely adjusting the operating heat sources and water temperature range according to the load and weather conditions, the entire system achieves high energy efficiency. Furthermore, through the linkage of central monitoring and an optimal calculation program, the optimal program is continuously and automatically tuned based on operational data, ensuring high energy efficiency over the long term. CO₂ It is expected that a reduction effect will be achieved.

■ Environmental performance evaluation: Achieving high levels of energy conservation and whole-life carbon reduction.

This facility achieves significant improvements in energy efficiency and decarbonization throughout its entire lifecycle. In the past year, primary energy consumption, including solar power generation, was reduced by 100.6 % compared to the average for medium-sized non-residential office buildings. The whole-life carbon (61.8 kg-CO₂e/m² ·year), evaluated based on the assumption of a 60-year building lifespan, was 49 % lower than the average for typical offices. The facility has also achieved significant results in reducing embedded carbon related to equipment and refrigerants by reusing some existing equipment or existing piping using Shinryo Refrigeration's unique corrosion protection system, optimizing capacity, and reducing refrigerant usage.

■ Evaluation in the "Carbon Neutral Grand Prize"

In judging for this award, we considered architectural concepts such as "environmental gradation," focusing on achieving both energy efficiency and comfort while also considering operational aspects. CO₂ Not only reductions, They are also working to reduce whole-life carbon emissions and refrigerant use, making a significant contribution to carbon neutrality. It was highly praised.
In addition, in terms of operations, the introduction of predictive control and data-driven operational improvements were recognized as novel and had ripple effects. BIM The consistent use of this technology from design to maintenance, along with continuous verification based on actual measurement data, highlights practices unique to a research facility. The expertise in integrating and controlling such advanced technologies is particularly noteworthy. This achievement has great social significance as a model that will lead the future of environmentally friendly architecture, and is a worthy recipient of this award. It was determined that...
For detailed reviews and comments from building service engineers at Shinryo Corporation and Mitsubishi Jisho Design, please refer to the Japan Association of Building Service Engineers. Web Published on the site “Achievements summary PDF"Please refer to the following.

The awards ceremony was held at the Architectural Institute of Japan Hall on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (two photos taken by the Japan Association of Building Equipment Engineers).

■ Construction Overview

Building NameShinryo Innovation Hub
Location41 Wadai, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Main useResearch Institute
StructureSteel, partially reinforced concrete
Floor number3 floors above ground
Site Area2,391㎡
Total floor area4,808㎡
CertificationsBELS: Five-star rating, 114% reduction in design primary energy consumption, 'ZEB' (Zero Energy Building)
CASBEE Wellness Office: S Rank
ArchitectShinryo Corporation
architectural design and construction supervisionMitsubishi Jisho Design Inc.
ConstructionArchitecture: Takenaka Corporation Corporation; Mechanical equipment: Shinryo-Shiroguchi Joint Venture for Special Construction Works.
Electrical equipment: Daiei Electric Co., Ltd.
CompletionNovember 2023

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