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Innovative roof to offer climate resilient vision for Manchester.

Bloc Roof Manchester

Bloc Roof Manchester

Project information

Work has been completed on the installation of a ground-breaking climate and water resilience research roof in the heart of Manchester. Unlike conventional green roofs, which use a drainage layer to simply remove rainwater, the 525 sq m blue-green structure retrofitted to Bloc’s flat roof stores rainwater beneath the planted surface where it lands. Advanced passive irrigation components within the attenuation layer draw water up through the structure to the underside of the green roof substrate to support surface planting.

The blue-green roof will help to develop a greater understanding of how new construction and data technologies can help cities and urban developments to mitigate the impact of climate change and population growth, while enhancing biodiversity.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Year
2021
Project timeline
Water capacity
42000
Litres
Partner(s)
Polypipe
Solutions
Multifunctional roofs

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