Permavoid
Smart with water

Our innovative water retaining blue-green roof has been installed on the Meelfabriek in Leiden. This roof is equipped with the Permavoid capillary irrigation system that to temporarily store rainwater and to ensure that the water is discharged more slowly after heavy rain.

Meelfabriek

Meelfabriek

Project information

These roofs combine water management with green infrastructure, making cities more resilient to climate change, such as more extreme rainfall and heat. The Meelfabriek is a great example of how historic buildings can be sustainably redeveloped with attention to the environment and sustainability.

Location
Leiden, the Netherlands
Year
2022
Project timeline
2 years
Water capacity
Litres
Partner(s)
New Urban Standard
Solutions
Multifunctional roofs

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