Cost-benefit analysis of green roofs in urban areas: Case study in Helsinki

Väinö Nurmi; Athanasios Votsis; Adriaan Perrels; Susanna Lehvävirta

Cost-benefit analysis of green roofs in urban areas: Case study in Helsinki

Väinö Nurmi
, Athanasios Votsis
, Adriaan Perrels
, Susanna Lehvävirta

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Abstract

In this report we present the results of a cost-benefit analysis of light-weight self-sustaining vegetated roofs that do not require structural modifications of a building when installed. Our results indicate that with a higher rate of implementation and realization of public benefits, green roofs might be a good investment for the society. However, currently the private benefits do not encourage to overcome the high installation costs in Finland. Thus, investment in green roofs might stay low without corrective policy instruments.

Original language	English
Number of pages	58
ISBN (Electronic)	0782-6079
Publication status	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes

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Name	Raportteja - Ilmatieteen laitos

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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