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Development And Piloting Of Smart Green Roof Modular Units With Sensors

This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of green roofs in reducing stormwater runoff and mitigating flooding in urban areas. By using AquaRoot – NanoPower’s EcoMet, an IoT sensor platform, the project monitors environmental variables on green roofs installed on four buildings in Dublin. These green roofs, provided by Hibernia Real Estate Group and UCD Rosemount, help manage rainfall, reduce pressure on drainage systems, and offer biodiversity benefits.

Dates: 1 Sep 2022- 31 Dec 2024

Funding: Dublin Metropolitan Climate Acton Regional Office (CARO) 

Research Team:

  • Francesco Pilla

Websites:

UCD School of Architecture Planning and Environmental Policy

UCD School of Architecture Planning and Environmental Policy, Richview, Dublin 14, D14 E099
T: +353 1 716 2757 | +353 1 716 2711 | E: architectureadmin@ucd.ie | pepadmin@ucd.ie