TKI project Urban Photosynthesis blue-green roof; an integrated solution that adapts the urban environment to climate change

“The Mannoury housing project in Amsterdam and the TKI project Urban Photosynthesis, which focuses on integrated solutions to adapt the urban environment to climate change, is extremely promising. Gijsbert Cirkel of NWP member KWR explains “We have found that blue-green roofs help in cooling and increase the yield of PV panels.”
Real estate investor Aedes initiated the development of the Mannoury building in Amsterdam, which is home to the TKI Water Technology project, Urban Photosynthesis. The project brings together Aedes, the City of Amsterdam, ECOFYT, Permavoid, Techniplan Advisors, SDR Elektrotechniek, and NWPMember KWR. They are working on creating a unique apartment block that will enhance biodiversity and habitability and support the energy transition in the city by combining a blue-green roof, local grey-water treatment, and efficient solar panels. The building helps to cool the city and the solar panels reduce the risk of flooding during intense rainfall, recycles treated water from showers in dry periods, and, above all, produces pleasant and healthy living conditions for residents. The two-year project will be completed in late 2023.”

(Citaat: Braamskamp, A. – TKI project Urban Photosynthesis blue-green roof; an integrated solution that adapts the urban environment to climate change – www.netherlandswaterpartnership.com (2023)30 November)