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Wavin for Housebuilders

Urban Climate Resilience

Urban climate resilience is essential for our built environments to withstand and adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat, flooding, and storms. Building resilience into new housing developments ensures the safety, health, and sustainability of urban communities while supporting economic stability and environmental protection.

Urban climate resilience

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Climate change in the UK 

The UKCP18 data suggests future increases in the intensity of heavy summer rainfall events. For urban areas particularly, this will impact on the frequency and severity of surface water flooding

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Wavin Urban Climate Resilience solutions

Building resilience

Wavin is working towards a blue green approach to circular water management to make our built environments more climate resilient

 

Flood prevention - managing the peaks and lows of surface water more intelligently

 

Water reuse –reusing rainwater or grey water where-ever possible

 

Biodiversity – building corridors for wildlife in our built environments

 

Reduced Heat Islands – utlising water and vegetation to cool our urban environments

 

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Our solutions

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TreeTanks

Allowing trees to grow, access water, air and nutrients whilst preventing roots from destroying pavements.
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Rain gardens

Using infiltrated and retained rainwater, paired with a smart irrigation system for a greener built ...
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Blue Green Roof

A smart rooftop water management solution which reuses rain water for plants and cooling.
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Urban Climate Resilience in Action

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Smart Rain Garden Greenifying Central London. Image courtesy of Meristem Design
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The Octagon Roof Garden Project

Bringing nature back to the city with Polder roof
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Grey Enabling Green

Incorporating SuDS to create future-proofed cities
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Wavin for Housebuilders

At Wavin, we understand that building homes isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about creating compliant, resilient, efficient and future-ready living spaces. That’s why we provide innovative, reliable solutions with comprehensive support that help you construct better homes faster and more sustainably.

Wavin UK is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic drainage and pipe systems, underfloor heating and solutions for urban climate resilience. As part of the Orbia global community of companies, we benefit from extensive local knowledge and expertise supported by our international innovation and development.

Wavin is your trusted partner in delivering quality homes that stand the test of time. Let’s build the future, together!

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Get in touch to find out how Wavin can support with the design, specification and compliance of your next project.
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