RESILIO's smart blue-green roofs are an innovative urban solution combining vegetation with advanced water management systems to address climate-related challenges in cities. These roofs consist of a layered structure where a water storage system beneath the vegetation layer captures and retains rainwater. The integrated Decision Support System (DSS) uses weather forecasts to manage the smart valves, optimizing water retention during dry periods and releasing excess water ahead of heavy rainfall to prevent urban flooding. This dynamic system not only mitigates flood risks but also reduces the urban heat island effect by cooling the environment through evapotranspiration. Additionally, the green roofs enhance urban biodiversity by providing habitats for various species. Implemented across 12,683 m² of rooftops in Amsterdam, the RESILIO project demonstrates a scalable and effective approach to making cities more resilient to climate change.

Key Characteristics:

• Integration of vegetation and water storage systems on rooftops

• Smart valves controlled by a Decision Support System (DSS)

• Responsive to weather forecasts for optimal water management

• Enhancement of urban biodiversity

• Implementation across multiple neighborhoods in Amsterdam

• Environmental Benefits:

• Mitigation of urban flooding through controlled water retention and release

• Reduction of heat stress via cooling effects of vegetation and water

• Promotion of biodiversity by creating habitats for flora and fauna

• Improvement of air quality and urban aesthetics

• Contribution to sustainable urban development and climate resilience