Optigreen Ltd

This article will explore blue roofs and their application. Changes in the way we receive rainfall in the UK because of climate change has led to rainwater management around buildings becoming a key consideration as part of the design process. Green roofs are already known for their ability to attenuate water, but this can now be enhanced with blue roof technology. Here the roof not only stores water but is also able to delay water discharge after a high intensity rainfall event and release it at a pre-determined rate. This CPD will look at how this can be achieved practically and why this type of specification is likely to become more commonplace in the future. By the end of the article you should have a greater understanding of:
- What a blue roof is
- Why and when they need to be specified
- How to provide accurate calculations for a successful blue roof specification
- The components that make up a blue roof system

This seminar is designed to provide a practical insight in to green and blue roof technology and offer the delegates essential design and specification considerations. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- The environmental benefits of a green roof
- Specification considerations
- How a green roof works and how to construct a green roof build
- The types of green roof in practice and how they can be used to achieve specific solutions
- Specialist green roofs
- Vegetation and planting methods
- Maintenance and green roof aftercare