Image: Clapham Park, Bauder ( solar-biosolar-systems.pdf (bauder.co.uk))
Utilising roof space for increased biodiversity and generating energy is a topical feature of many new urban brownfield developments such as Clapham Park and the proposed linear walkway at Circus Street, Brighton. This integrated approach uses solar mounted panels designed to be located on roofs within an Extensive Green Roof setting to provide a mosaic of micro habitats. Small mounds can provide interest and a wider range of micro habitats. This has many benefits:
The panels are arranged 300mm above the vegetation, allowing the wild flora which is a drought tolerant species rich dry grassland with low maintenance requirements, to establish below. There is no penetration of the waterproofing element of the blue roof system. Alternatively, solar panels may be used to provide a roof to a pagoda or pergola structure, with water collected on the roof discharged to the planting below. This is an easy and attractive way to incorporate sustainable energy production that can be included at both a domestic and a commercial level. This is explored more in our News article 'The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful'.
3 Comments
20/5/2022 14:28:04
There is no penetration of the waterproofing element of the blue roof system. Thank you for making this such an awesome post!
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16/1/2023 07:57:03
Was the brownfield development a proposal by the local regional government or was it just the awareness of the people?
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