Blue Roofs: The Sustainable Solution for Urban Flood Risk

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Blue roofs are increasingly popular as an innovative stormwater management solution, designed to temporarily store rainwater on a building's roof surface. These systems help mitigate flood risk by attenuating peak flows and reducing the burden on urban drainage infrastructure. Syntegra Group highlights their growing adoption due to their environmental benefits, including improved water quality and potential for urban cooling.

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The roofing industry is developing increasing numbers of blue roofs in new-builds and refurbishments to tackle flood risks. Blue roofs attenuate rainwater rather than drain it as fast as possible, collecting the water in a cellular geocomposite drainage/retention board and releasing it over a period of many hours via a discharge control mechanism.  The blue roof elements can be installed under green roof components. Codes of practice are being drafted by industry insiders to be presented to the Government as a more widespread flood defence option.

How Does Syntegra Group Help with Ecological and Hydrology Consultancy?

At The Syntegra Group, our ecological consultants provide an extensive range of ecology assessments, ecological surveys and habitat survey reports to provide you with all the tools and information needed to optimise ecological value and meet the planning requirements of your development

We provide hydrology consultancy, flood risk assessment reports (FRA) and advice for planning applications across the UK.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What services does Syntegra Group offer to help manage flood risk for new developments?

Syntegra Group provides Hydrology and Flood Risk Assessment Reports as well as SUDs Design and Drainage Strategy services. These are essential for developers and urban planners to assess and mitigate potential flood impacts in their projects.

2 Can Syntegra Group assist with the design and implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs)?

Yes, Syntegra Group offers SUDs Design and Drainage Strategy services. This helps ensure effective and compliant water management solutions for new building projects and urban developments.

3 What types of sustainability assessments does Syntegra Group provide for building projects?

Syntegra Group offers a range of sustainability assessments, including BREEAM, CIBSE TM65, LEED, and Passivhaus Design Consultancy. These services help evaluate and certify the environmental performance of developments.