Perception and Barriers to Implementation of Intensive and Extensive Green Roofs in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Buildings are one of the biggest consumers of fossil fuels, and thus, contribute largely to greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, a large number of studies have been conducted and innovative ideas or green solutions have been invented, adopted, and implemented across the globe. These solutions are...
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| description | Buildings are one of the biggest consumers of fossil fuels, and thus, contribute largely to greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, a large number of studies have been conducted and innovative ideas or green solutions have been invented, adopted, and implemented across the globe. These solutions are often contextual and heavily dependent on local environmental and socio-economic factors. Green roofs are such an example. Green roofs (both intensive and extensive) for buildings have been successfully adopted in many countries around the world. Bangladesh, a developing country that can benefit from green roofs, seems to remain in complete darkness regarding its potential. The objective of this study is to identify the reasons why green roofs have not been widely implemented in Bangladesh, especially in the capital Dhaka, even though, theoretically, the climatic conditions of this country favor this technology. This study focuses on the perception of the construction industry to comprehend the possible obstacles they are facing towards using green roofs in their designs. A questionnaire study was conducted among architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, and owners who are at different levels of experience in their respective fields. The results indicate a gap in knowledge and misconceptions, which are major hindrances to the implementation of green roofs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-830cb61be3114fd98be26c3c295580002022-12-22T00:12:57ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092019-04-01947910.3390/buildings9040079buildings9040079Perception and Barriers to Implementation of Intensive and Extensive Green Roofs in Dhaka, BangladeshMd Aslam Hossain0Shahriar Shams1Mahmud Amin2Md Sumon Reza3Tanvir Uddin Chowdhury4Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave, Nur-Sultan 01000, KazakhstanCivil Engineering Programme Area, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan BE 1410, Brunei DarussalamBuilding Performance Analyst, Sundial Building Performance, Winnipeg, MB R2W3E8, CanadaFaculty of Integrated Technology, University Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE 1410, Brunei DarussalamRoad Design Engineer and Technical Coordinator at SMECBD-ACE Consultant Ltd., Dhaka 1206, BangladeshBuildings are one of the biggest consumers of fossil fuels, and thus, contribute largely to greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, a large number of studies have been conducted and innovative ideas or green solutions have been invented, adopted, and implemented across the globe. These solutions are often contextual and heavily dependent on local environmental and socio-economic factors. Green roofs are such an example. Green roofs (both intensive and extensive) for buildings have been successfully adopted in many countries around the world. Bangladesh, a developing country that can benefit from green roofs, seems to remain in complete darkness regarding its potential. The objective of this study is to identify the reasons why green roofs have not been widely implemented in Bangladesh, especially in the capital Dhaka, even though, theoretically, the climatic conditions of this country favor this technology. This study focuses on the perception of the construction industry to comprehend the possible obstacles they are facing towards using green roofs in their designs. A questionnaire study was conducted among architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, and owners who are at different levels of experience in their respective fields. The results indicate a gap in knowledge and misconceptions, which are major hindrances to the implementation of green roofs.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/9/4/79buildingsenergygreen roofsmega cityBangladeshurban heat island |
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| title | Perception and Barriers to Implementation of Intensive and Extensive Green Roofs in Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| title_full | Perception and Barriers to Implementation of Intensive and Extensive Green Roofs in Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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