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| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10901-026-10321-6 |
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| Title (Primary) | Resident perceptions of green facades: the role of firsthand experience |
| Author | Zozmann, H.; Karutz, R.; Dietrich, S.; Wollschläger, N.; Schlink, U.
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| Source Titel | Journal of Housing and the Built Environment |
| Year | 2026 |
| Department | SUSOZ |
| Language | englisch |
| Topic | T5 Future Landscapes |
| Data and Software links | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13869551 |
| Supplements | Supplement 1 Supplement 2 Supplement 3 Supplement 4 |
| Keywords | Green facade; Green wall; Urban green infrastructure; Perceptions; Public views |
| Abstract | Public perceptions of green facades matter because they influence the extent to which this nature-based solution will be adopted in urban areas. This study investigates whether firsthand experience with a green facade is associated with stronger perceived benefits of green facades on buildings. Drawing on a survey of residents in buildings with and without a green facade in Leipzig, Germany, the study analyzes responses using exploratory factor analysis and Bayesian linear regression. The results indicate robustly that those with firsthand experience view green facades more favorably than those without. Concerns related to maintenance of green facades were shared across the sample. Specific apprehensions, such as rent increases due to maintenance cost, were expressed mainly by respondents without firsthand experience. These findings suggest that facilitating firsthand experiences with green facades may improve how they are perceived by the public, while reliable maintenance solutions remain an essential priority. The study extends previous work by directly comparing perceptions of residents with and without frequent exposure to green facades, contributing to the understanding of how direct experiences shape attitudes towards nature in the built environment. |
| Zozmann, H., Karutz, R., Dietrich, S., Wollschläger, N., Schlink, U. (2026): Resident perceptions of green facades: the role of firsthand experience J. Hous. Built Environ. 10.1007/s10901-026-10321-6 |
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