Benefits: Is mainly used to manage rainwater and allows amortizing rainwater peaks during heavy rainfall events. Its retention capacity is proportional to the thickness of the solution. Provides a habitat for local biodiversity as well as a quality urban landscape. It also allows cutting the exposure of the roof to the sun, decreasing its deterioration and facilitates lowering temperatures.
Design and implementation: This solution has a thickness of 10cm and a minimum weight (80-100 kg/m2 loaded with water). The design contemplates a succession of layers that will ensure the anti-root waterproofing of the terrace, the correct drainage of rainwater, the substrate for the plants and the vegetation layer. It’s recommended to take care of the details of drainage and water evacuation.
Objects developed within the framework of the project INTERLACE by YES Innovation https://www.yes-innovation.com/ nature-based solutions #NbS Soluciones basadas en la Naturaleza #SbN
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