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Explore articles, case studies, and tools that showcase how evaporative roofing systems can drive climate resilience, restore the water cycle, and shape sustainable urban environments.
💡 The Missing Link: How Evaporation Reduces Urban Energy Demand
As cities battle rising temperatures and growing energy costs, one truth is becoming undeniable: cooling our buildings is consuming more...
1 day ago3 min read
🏗️ WaterRoofs in Modular Construction: Climate-Tech Meets Modular Revolution
The modular building boom is reshaping modern construction—offering faster, greener, and more adaptive solutions for today’s urban needs....
4 days ago2 min read
🎙️ Q&A with Igor Ustinov: Designing a Rooftop That Breathe
This month, we sat down with Igor Ustinov , inventor of WaterRoofs and co-creator of the UHCS modular building system, to discuss the...
Aug 143 min read
💨 Evaporation’s Hidden Benefits: Health, Air Quality & Urban Wellbeing
Cities are hot and getting hotter; from shrinking nights to overwhelming daytime heat, urban environments are pushing human health and...
Aug 112 min read
🌳 Blue–Green Infrastructure Pairings: Supercharging Urban Resilience with WaterRoofs
Efforts to mitigate climate risks in cities increasingly focus on blue–green infrastructure (BGI) ; a smart integration of vegetation...
Aug 72 min read
📅 July 2025 Climate Round‑Up: Heat, Water Stress & Why WaterRoofs Matters
July 2025 once again put Europe’s climate resilience to the test. From record-setting heatwaves and low river flows, to heat-driven...
Jul 302 min read
🔥 Heatwave Response Tech: How WaterRoofs Helps Cities Cool as Europe Sizzles
Europe is reeling from a blistering July 2025 heatwave: Record-shattering highs such as 46.6 °C in Mora, Portugal and 46 °C in Spain,...
Jul 282 min read
🔏 Patent & Scale: Why Intellectual Property Matters in Climate Tech
In a world racing to adapt to climate change, protecting innovations isn’t just about profit—it’s about enabling trust, replication, and...
Jul 252 min read
🛠️ From Prototype to Pilot: WaterRoofs Takes the Next Step
This month marks a major milestone: WaterRoofs is moving beyond design and testing into real-world implementation. Our first pilot...
Jul 233 min read
♻️ From Plastic Waste to Climate Innovation: How WaterRoofs Turns Trash into a Rooftop Revolution
In 2025, global focus on plastic pollution has intensified. Governments are under pressure to finalize a legally binding UN treaty by...
Jul 213 min read
☀️ Evaporative vs Reflective Roofing: Which Cooling Strategy Delivers on Climate?
With record-shattering heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer, the design of rooftops is no longer just an architectural detail; ...
Jul 183 min read
🏙️ Rethinking Rooftops: The Future of Urban Planning
As the world prepares for World Urbanism Day on 8 August, it’s clear that cities need a new kind of infrastructure—starting with what’s...
Jul 162 min read
💧 Cities Are Built to Drain – But They Should Be Built to Evaporate
Reimagining Urban Design with the Forgotten Power of Evaporation For decades, urban development has prioritized efficiency in rainwater...
Jun 272 min read
☀️ 2025 to 2029: As the World Heats Up, the Coolest Solution May Be Right Over Our Heads
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization warns that the period from 2025 to 2029 is expected to be the hottest in recorded...
Jun 262 min read
🏛️ Why Rooftop Design Belongs in Climate Policy
As Europe intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, the design and utilization of rooftops have emerged as pivotal elements in...
Jun 252 min read
🌿 Designing for Rain: Biomimicry Lessons from Forest Canopies
As urban areas grapple with rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns, nature offers a blueprint for sustainable solutions....
Jun 202 min read
Rain Isn’t the Problem – It’s What Cities Do With It
In the face of escalating climate challenges, innovative solutions that address urban heat islands and water management are paramount....
Jun 182 min read
❄️ Cool Roofs Are Not Enough: Why We Need Evaporative Roofs
As urban areas worldwide grapple with rising temperatures, the implementation of “cool roofs”—roofs designed to reflect more sunlight and...
Jun 132 min read
🏛️ What the EU’s New Water Directive Means for the Built Environment
As Europe confronts escalating water scarcity and climate challenges, the European Commission is poised to introduce its first-ever water...
Jun 112 min read
🌧️ Urban Flooding vs. Urban Drought: The Twin Crises Shaping Europe’s Cities
In 2024, Europe faced its warmest year on record, experiencing both severe flooding and extreme droughts. These contrasting events...
Jun 62 min read
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