Users’ Perceptions of the Contribution of a University Green Roof to Sustainable Development

Nguyen Dang, HA; Legg, R; Khan, A; Wilkinson, S; Ibbett, N; Doan, AT

Users’ Perceptions of the Contribution of a University Green Roof to Sustainable Development

Nguyen Dang, HA Legg, R Khan, A Wilkinson, S

Ibbett, N Doan, AT

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15, (8), pp. 6772
Issue Date:: 2023-04-01

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dc.contributor.author	Nguyen Dang, HA
dc.contributor.author	Legg, R
dc.contributor.author	Khan, A
dc.contributor.author	Wilkinson, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9266-1858
dc.contributor.author	Ibbett, N
dc.contributor.author	Doan, AT
dc.date.accessioned	2023-05-29T04:44:59Z
dc.date.available	2023-05-29T04:44:59Z
dc.date.issued	2023-04-01
dc.identifier.citation	Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15, (8), pp. 6772
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170521
dc.description.abstract	Universities are well placed to adopt and use the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on their campuses to educate and showcase how the SDGs can be delivered in the built environment. Green infrastructure, such as green roofs, green walls, or green parks, are highly visual implementations with environmental and social benefits that contribute to several SDGs, such as 3 (good health and wellbeing), 10 (reduced inequalities), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 13 (climate action) and 15 (life on land). These features may be referenced in sustainability teaching and learning, which may raise and heighten awareness of the social, economic, and environmental benefits of green infrastructure. In this study, we explored users’ perceptions of the extent to which a university campus green roof contributes to the SDGs and whether users focussed more on its social or environmental benefits. Statistical analyses, namely independent samples t-tests and analysis of variance, were conducted to determine what influenced users’ perceptions of the green roof. The analyses revealed that users’ perceptions did not differ largely by sociodemographic characteristics, though students perceived the social benefits as greater than university staff. Those with greater knowledge of green roofs perceived its environmental benefits as greater, but not the social benefits. The findings demonstrate the importance of green infrastructure on university campuses for encouraging engagement with the SDGs, whilst indicating that knowledge of such infrastructure increases appreciation of their environmental credentials.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	Sustainability (Switzerland)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/su15086772
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	12 Built Environment and Design
dc.title	Users’ Perceptions of the Contribution of a University Green Roof to Sustainable Development
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	15
utslib.for	12 Built Environment and Design
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/e-Press
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-05-29T04:44:46Z
pubs.issue	8
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	15
utslib.citation.issue	8

Abstract:

Universities are well placed to adopt and use the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on their campuses to educate and showcase how the SDGs can be delivered in the built environment. Green infrastructure, such as green roofs, green walls, or green parks, are highly visual implementations with environmental and social benefits that contribute to several SDGs, such as 3 (good health and wellbeing), 10 (reduced inequalities), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 13 (climate action) and 15 (life on land). These features may be referenced in sustainability teaching and learning, which may raise and heighten awareness of the social, economic, and environmental benefits of green infrastructure. In this study, we explored users’ perceptions of the extent to which a university campus green roof contributes to the SDGs and whether users focussed more on its social or environmental benefits. Statistical analyses, namely independent samples t-tests and analysis of variance, were conducted to determine what influenced users’ perceptions of the green roof. The analyses revealed that users’ perceptions did not differ largely by sociodemographic characteristics, though students perceived the social benefits as greater than university staff. Those with greater knowledge of green roofs perceived its environmental benefits as greater, but not the social benefits. The findings demonstrate the importance of green infrastructure on university campuses for encouraging engagement with the SDGs, whilst indicating that knowledge of such infrastructure increases appreciation of their environmental credentials.

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