Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Carbon |
| Unit | tCO2/ha·year |
| How it is calculated | Planted area × sequestration rate of the vegetation type (from literature). |
| Origin | adapted |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Carbon sequestration of planting · Vegetated share of site
What it measures
Carbon stored by trees, green roofs and planting on site — small compared to building emissions, but a co-benefit.
Calculation
Planted area × sequestration rate of the vegetation type (from literature).
Connections
- Used in case studies: Ece Yasar, Elsa Hauksdottir
- Informs decisions on: Biodiversity and ecological connectivity on logistics sites
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