Drim Enterprises

HOW IT WORKS

Capturing, cleaning, and reusing water

Comprised of a series of filtration and retention layers, Midori-chan™ sits underneath the soil; capturing and recycling water for the plants above. The ultra-lightweight system transfers moisture from water storage units via the thermal energy balance in the soil. A specially regenerated layer of charcoal filters the rainwater before it is drawn up into the plants’ roots. In Hong Kong, our system is being used in rooftop gardens and playgrounds where it has reduced watering by 99.92% (compared to conventional systems) and improved stormwater capture and reuse.

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Greening for Stormwater Retention and Drought Resilience

Reduce Runoff

Remove Toxins and Save Nutrients

With a water retention capacity of over 3.5 gallons per square foot, the system improves stormwater capture and reuse, reducing flooding and pollution.

Remove Toxins and Save Nutrients

As well as holding nearly six times its weight in water, the charcoal in our system filters stormwater -- storing precious nutrients and removing toxic metals.

Save Water

Remove Toxins and Save Nutrients

Minimize Maintenance

In Japan and Hong Kong, Midori-chan™ projects require no irrigation. In India, water savings are around 60% compared to conventional green roof systems.

Minimize Maintenance

Clean and Cool the Air

Minimize Maintenance

Improved water retention means less irrigation-related maintenance and healthier plants. Charcoal improves the condition of the root zone and specially selected mulch prevents weeds from germinating.

Clean and Cool the Air

Through a process known as evapotranspiration, plants cool the air around them. They also absorb urban pollutants like ozone and particulate matter.

Conserve Energy

Clean and Cool the Air

As well as cooling the surrounding air, when added to the building envelope, Midori-chan™ forms a natural insulation and reduces the energy demand (and cost) for HVAC.