Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Biodiversity |
| Unit | trees/ha or % canopy |
| How it is calculated | Number of trees (or crown area) on site ÷ site area; compared before and after the design. |
| Origin | student |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Tree planting density · Net tree gain · Tree canopy coverage
What it measures
Trees shade, cool, retain water and host species.
Calculation
Number of trees (or crown area) on site ÷ site area; compared before and after the design.
Connections
- Used in case studies: Adam Večeřa, Marek Nový, Natalie Žižková
- Tools that can calculate it: Lands Design
- Informs decisions on: Biodiversity and ecological connectivity on logistics sites, Outdoor microclimate around logistics buildings
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