The collection of rainwater from dome stadiums in Japan

In 1998, the Ministry of Construction began to investigate rainwater utilization facilities throughout Japan, as part of a wider program of preserving the urban hydrological cycle. As a result, there has been increased recognition that it is important to utilize rainwater for the purpose of effective urban water control and water conservation. Under these circumstances, there will be more construction of rainwater utilization facilities. This paper describes the inspection of rainwater utilization at dome stadiums, which Takenaka Corporation have designed and constructed during the past 10 years in Japan. The dome stadium is a large-scale structure, where baseball games, concerts and various exhibitions are held. A large volume of water supply is needed at one time. Therefore, it is wise to utilize rainwater for the purpose of saving water supplies from a view of water resources in urban areas. Moreover, from the viewpoint of preserving the water environment and runoff control in urban areas, it is important to utilize rainwater. This paper states social background of construction, the outline, design methods, effects and views on the future of all dome stadiums.