Active Blue Roofs

12/16/25

“How can we use active mechanisms to control water on our rooftops?”

Blue roof systems keep water on rooftops until later. Some of these use active mechanisms, such as valve controls, to control when water is stored and when it is released. These Active Blue Roofs are an effective way to keep water from flooding the surrounding area. 

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