Attitudes and aesthetic reactions toward green roofs in the Northeastern United States

Jungels, Jeremy; Rakow, Donald A.; Allred, Shorna B.; Skelly, Sonja M.

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2013.04.013

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“…The herb dominated alternative, however, does not impact preferences significantly, despite earlier observations that meadow-like vegetation types were amongst the most preferred vegetation types for extensive green roofs [26,27]. Perceived messiness of roofs planted with grasses can, nonetheless, also have a negative impact on preferences [25]. This could explain why a combination of both vegetation types was preferred, as it provided a "best of both worlds" alternative in our study.…”

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“…Recently, however, a number of studies assessed the preferences for different vegetation types [24][25][26] and plant traits, such as life form, flower presence, and plant height [27]. As the vegetation on extensive green roofs develops spontaneously after initial sowing or planting of specialized green roof species (e.g., Sedum, Allium) [28,29], attributes such as species mixture and flowering color will change as well.…”

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Do Looks Matter? A Case Study on Extensive Green Roofs Using Discrete Choice Experiments

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Abstract:Extensive green roofs are a promising type of urban green that can play an important role in climate proofing and ultimately in the sustainability of our cities. Despite their increasingly widespread application and the growing scientific interest in extensive green roofs, their aesthetics have received limited scientific attention. Furthermore, several functional issues occur, as weedy species can colonize the roof, and extreme roof conditions can lead to gaps in the vegetation. Apart from altering the function of a green roof, we also expect these issues to influence the perception of extensive green roofs, possibly affecting their acceptance and application. We therefore assessed the preferences of a self-selected convenience sample of 155 Flemish respondents for visual aspects using a discrete choice experiment. This approach, combined with current knowledge on the psychological aspects of green roof visuals, allowed us to quantify extensive green roof preferences. Our results indicate that vegetation gaps and weedy species, together with a diverse vegetation have a considerable impact on green roof perception. Gaps were the single most important attribute, indicated by a relative importance of ca. 53%, with cost coming in at a close second at ca. 46%. Overall, this study explores the applicability of a stated preference technique to assess an often overlooked aspect of extensive green roofs. It thereby provides a foundation for further research aimed at generating practical recommendations for green roof construction and maintenance.

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Do Looks Matter? A Case Study on Extensive Green Roofs Using Discrete Choice Experiments

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“…On average, participants preferred green roofs over roofs without vegetation [82][83][84] and rated them more restorative and more likely to increase positive moods than barren roofs [82]. These studies reported different findings regarding the kind of green roofs people preferred: tall grass [82,85] versus succulent plants [83].…”

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“…These studies reported different findings regarding the kind of green roofs people preferred: tall grass [82,85] versus succulent plants [83]. They agree, however, on one notion: attractive green roofs compliment the surrounding architecture [82,83]. One qualitative study examined the extent to which green roofs are restorative to humans and reported that individuals who saw green roofs as a part of nature were more likely to feel as if the roofs were restorative [84].…”

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“…An experimental study exploring the nature of plantings found that redesigning urban vacant lots to include organized components, such as trees and mowed grass instead of weeds, reduced crime rates [49]. A study in Germany investigated differences in the perceptions of urban vacant spaces by landscape planners and laypeople and reported that both groups liked species richness; however, laypeople preferred formal More preferred [82][83][84][85] Perceived as restorative [84] Other Steadier heartbeat [12] More preferred [86,87] Higher happiness index [88] GSI Green Stormwater Infrastructure parks with well-trimmed plants and geometrical designs while landscape planners prefer more natural-looking areas. However, laypeople were willing to visit vacant lots with wild-looking vegetation if maintenance and accessibility is provided [87].…”

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Green Infrastructure, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, and Human Health: A Review

Suppakittpaisarn

Jiang

Sullivan

2017

Curr Landscape Ecol Rep

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Purpose of the Review In a growing trend, cities around the world have been installing Green Infrastructure (GI) in the form of vegetated landscapes that provide ecological benefits such as stormwater management, wildlife habitats, and temperature moderation (Tzoulas et al. Landsc Urban Plan. 61(3):11, 2007). Some GI, such as trees and green spaces, have positive impacts on human health. It is less clear how newer types of GI, such as rain gardens, green roofs, and bioswales, impact human health. These newer GI types are called Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). Planners and designers need to know the extent to which GSI impacts humans. This systematic review does exactly that-we explore the published evidence regarding the relationships between GI and human health. Recent Findings We identified 55 peer-reviewed articles addressing these issues. Familiar types of GI, such as trees and green spaces, were found to be beneficial to the body (cardiovascular system, cortisol regulation, and pregnancy health), mind (attention capacity and mental health), and behavior (lower crime, better self-regulation, and more pro-social behaviors). We found much less research exploring the impacts of GSI on health.Summary Our findings show that for some of the specific categories of GI, such as trees, considerable evidence exists on the impacts on human health. For other categories, such as rain gardens, green roofs, or biodiverse plantings, however, there is scant evidence of a health impact. We believe it is likely that these forms of GI do impact human health and that the reason for the scarcity of evidence is that few careful studies have examined the impacts of newer forms of GI on specific human health outcomes. Future researchers should investigate the health effects of type, dose, frequency, and duration of exposure to GI and GSI.

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Urban Ecology and Climate Change

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Verma

Singh

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Urban Ecology and Global Climate Change

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Attitudes and aesthetic reactions toward green roofs in the Northeastern United States

Cited by 101 publications

References 24 publications

Do Looks Matter? A Case Study on Extensive Green Roofs Using Discrete Choice Experiments

Do Looks Matter? A Case Study on Extensive Green Roofs Using Discrete Choice Experiments

Green Infrastructure, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, and Human Health: A Review

Urban Ecology and Climate Change

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