Dezeen promotion: Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing company BMI Group produces numerous products that help architects to create more sustainable buildings.
Following its recently published report The Architect Effect, BMI Group is highlighting products that provide architects with more sustainable options, whether designing flat or pitched roofs.
According to the roofing company, sustainability is an area where construction can make huge improvements.
Cool roof technology will become increasingly important, says BMI
"It is clear that there's a huge desire to make the necessary changes ? we're seeing more and more innovative thinking across the industry and momentum is increasing," said BMI Group.
"Increasingly, we're seeing that clients are also seeking evidence of sustainability from manufacturers at both product and organisational levels," it continued.  Among BMI Group's range of sustainable products is an anti-pollution membrane. The Noxite flat roof membrane converts harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are mainly the result of traffic pollution, into harmless nitrates.
The membrane uses a photocatalytic ingredient to break down pollutants, which are washed away by rainwater. This also refreshes the catalyst, so it continues to work throughout the life of the material.
The company produces a range of green roof solutions
BMI Group offers a range of blue and green roofs that allow an often under-utilised space to be used as parks, urban fa...