Towards climate resilient green-blue roofs: Defining the strengths and weaknesses of green-blue roofs regarding temperature management and water storage

A green-blue roof consists of a water storage layer with on top a substrate layer covered with vegetation. Due to the presence of the water storage layer, a green-blue roof is better capable of retaining heavy rain events. A movable valve makes it possible to manage the amount of water on the roof and the timing of drainage from the roof to the...