Optigreen Ltd

There are many advantages to the combination of green roofs and photovoltaics, often referred to as biosolar roofs. The evaporative cooling effect of the vegetation leads to an increase in the efficiency of the photovoltaic system. At the same time, the green roof makes an important contribution to preserving the natural water balance and increasing biodiversity. The varying amounts of sunlight and water in front of, underneath and between the modules provide a varied habitat for different plant and animal speciesThis CPD session covers topics such as the principles of combining solar and green roofs, the benefits it can provide and the importance of the planning process.By the end of this CPD delegates ought to know:1. What is Biosolar.2. How does Biosolar work.3. Environmental and ecological benefits of combining solar with green roofs.4. The importance of the planning process.5. Fire safety and maintenance requirements.

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 aftercareThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

Increases in our urban population, the density of urban development and the effects of climate change are all placing additional pressure on our public surface water drainage systems.Designed and installed correctly a blue roof can provide a very successful surface water management solution for modern construction projects. This CPD session covers topics such as the principles of a blue roof, the benefits it can provide and the importance of the specification process.