Dezeen promotion: research conducted by Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing company BMI Group reveals the opportunities presented by "active" blue and green roofs.
BMI Group recently published a report titled The Architect Effect, which reexamined the role of the modern architect, suggesting ways that architects can "regain their influence" in today's construction industry and create better outcomes for clients.
Making better use of roofs is one of the solutions, explains BMI Group, as the potential to incorporate active roofs into buildings is not always considered.
In order to bring to life a part of the structure that would otherwise remain unused, the report highlights the need for a good knowledge of innovative materials, the ability to collaborate and negotiate with the different specialists involved in a given project, and familiarity with innovative tools that can help to make the case for such investment. BMI Group's report explains the importance of "active" roofs, like the one on L'Oreal's research centre
With extensive experience in blue and green roofs, BMI Group has helped create numerous examples of innovative use-cases for roofs. These include a blue roof used to create a water reservoir that can be used to water plants or to serve building occupants.
Green roofs, on the other hand, have been used to create urban farms and vineyards, a haven for wildlife, "a garden in the sky", or a playground for children.

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