The book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of best practice in sustainable adaptations to existing commercial buildings in respect of green roof retrofit. It offers new knowledge-based theoretical and practical insights and models grounded in results of empirical research conducted within eight collaborative construction project team settings in Australia, the UK and Brazil. The results clearly demonstrate that the new models can assist with informed decision making in adaptations that challenge some of the prevailing solutions based on empirical approaches, which do not appreciate and accommodate the sustainability dimension. Hence, the studies collectively offer guidance towards a balanced approach to decision making in respect of green roof retrofit that incorporates sustainable and optimal approaches towards effective management of sustainable adaptation of existing commercial buildings; from strategic policy making level to individual building level. The book’s opening and concluding chapters set out a framework for the readers to be able to take a more holistic approach to assessing the multiple benefits and issues surrounding the green roof retrofit decision. Each chapter covers a specific benefit and aspect of green roof design, for example Urban Heat Island or Bio-diversity and illustrates, and where possible, quantifies; through empirical research the changes that have been achieved or delivered in green roof retrofit. Practitioners and readers can be confident that their green roof retrofit solutions are based on real world research. In following chapters, the data analysis presents findings for the nine research studies in the six countries undertaken from 2012 onwards. These findings inform the decision making model which is posited in the final chapter. The book describes the multiple criteria which inform decision making and how this provides a way forward for making better decisions about green roof retrofit in different countries and climates. Illustrative case studies and exemplars are drawn from countries outside of the core researched areas to demonstrate the application of the knowledge more broadly. Examples will be used from the Americas (North and South and Canada), Oceania, Asia and other European countries. The emphasis will be on demonstrating how the new knowledge can be applied by practitioners to deliver practical, professionally relevant outcomes. Students and researchers will gain an overview of all aspects of green roof performance characteristics and the retrofit of existing buildings. And for practitioners at local authority/policy level, it enables informed decisions about whether a green roof is a good choice and if so; which type of green roof is best suited for projects with empirical evidence to support that decision. The book illustrates the processes undertaken to develop this new knowledge and thereby embed a deeper level of understanding in readers. A deep understanding of the implications of green roof retrofit is required amongst students and practitioners to make the decisions and take the actions needed to mitigate climate changes. Given that this is a relatively new solution for building retrofit, practitioners need excellent quality information based on real world research in order to upskill and update their knowledge base.

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