Nikken Sekkei et al. / Project to build new relationships between rural areas and cities, establish new company
A conference held in Tokyo. From right: President Suwa, President Omatsu, President Hayashi, and Kiyoki Okumori, Director and Managing Executive Officer of Nikken Sekkei
Hachihachi (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO Chiaki Hayashi), Nikken Sekkei, and Loftwork (Shibuya-ku, President Koyo Suwa) announced on the 9th that a new company will develop a project to build a new relationship between rural and urban areas. Launch "Q0 (queue zero)". We plan projects that lead to the resolution of regional issues and the creation of new value while incorporating the perspective of zero energy. In the first round, we plan to implement 4 projects in 2 prefectures, Akita and Toyama. It will also launch a membership system to share information and knowledge.
The new company will be located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and Mr. Hayashi will serve as president. The company name is a combination of "Q" for question and "0" for zero energy. The capital is 45 million yen.
Planning and implementing experimental projects that enhance sustainability while collaborating with local companies and creative leaders, centering on the region. In Akita City, he is working with Akita International University students on a project to think about ways to innovate lifestyles while imagining a zero-energy life. In Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, we are exploring the construction of a circular economy that includes livestock farmers and food. In Toyama City, we are looking at circulating furniture and lifestyles, and in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, we are looking at regenerating old houses that incorporate zero energy. The goal is to handle 20 projects by 2025.
A press conference was held in Tokyo on the 8th for the establishment. President Hayashi said, "Aiming for a sustainable future, we want to design a community that can be inherited. We aim for active activities that are kind to the earth." I want to create new value with membership and people who support me."
