As urban sites become denser and climate pressures intensify, managing rainwater effectively is becoming a critical design challenge. Conventional roof systems shed water rapidly into drainage networks that are often already under strain, contributing to downstream flooding and increasing pressure on urban infrastructure.

Join our upcoming AT Webinar, New roofs: unlocking the potential of the fifth façade, in partnership with IKO, to hear presentations addressing the key questions emerging across practice:

• How can blue roof systems help manage stormwater at source and reduce pressure on urban drainage networks?
• In what ways can rooftop attenuation strategies support compliance with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems requirements?
• How can integrating water storage at roof level unlock additional development capacity on constrained urban sites?
• What role can blue roofs play in enhancing long-term asset value for developers, investors and occupiers?
• How can blue roofs be combined with green roofs, photovoltaics and amenity spaces to deliver multifunctional roofscapes?
• What technical considerations should design teams address when specifying and integrating blue roof systems?

Bringing together leading practitioners from across the industry, the session will explore how blue roofs are transforming the role of the fifth façade from a passive surface into active infrastructure – and what that means for the future of resilient, high-performance buildings.

Speakers:

• Faye Gennard, Founder, Rennard Consulting
• Ben Parker, Ben Parker, Major Projects Manager, IKO
• Dusty Gedge, Associate, Gentian

Date: Thursday 7th May 2026
Time: 10 am
Platform: AT Webinar Platform

Partner: IKO

We hope you can join us, however, if you are unable to attend, register in advance to receive the free, on-demand recording as soon as it becomes available.

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