Barriers to Practicing Sustainable Design Themes
| Barrier | Heat Reduction (n = 225) | CO2 Sequestration (n = 225) | Stormwater Management (n = 225) | Habitat Restoration (n = 225) | Social Justice (n = 225) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lack of Knowledge | 21.8% (49) | 38.2% (86) | 16.4% (37) | 24.9% (56) | 35.6% (80) |
| Practice Too New | 14.7% (33) | 27.6% (62) | 9.8% (22) | 16.0% (36) | 23.6% (53) |
| Tight Timeline | 20.4% (46) | 29.8% (67) | 18.2% (41) | 29.3% (66) | 32.0% (72) |
| Political Pushback | 28.0% (63) | 34.7% (78) | 25.3% (57) | 32.0% (72) | 35.1% (79) |
| Lack of Public Awareness | 41.8% (94) | 52.4% (118) | 36.0% (81) | 43.6% (98) | 48.9% (110) |
| Lack of Client Demand/Interest | 60.0% (135) | 72.9% (164) | 50.2% (113) | 66.2% (149) | 61.3% (138) |
| Uncertain Cost Savings | 83.6% (188) | 52.9% (119) | 35.6% (80) | 45.8% (103) | 48.4% (109) |
| Limited Resource Availability | 21.3% (48) | 34.2% (77) | 16.4% (37) | 21.3% (48) | 12.9% (29) |
| Maintenance | 32.4% (73) | 31.6% (71) | 52.0% (117) | 61.3% (138) | 16.0% (36) |
| Budget Constraints | 62.2% (140) | 70.2% (158) | 58.7% (132) | 68.9% (155) | 48.0% (108) |
| Regulatory Hurdles | 21.3% (48) | 25.8% (58) | 30.2% (68) | 25.8% (58) | 18.2% (41) |
| Competition | 16.4% (37) | 17.8% (40) | 13.8% (31) | 17.3% (39) | 18.7% (42) |
Note: The count is in parentheses. Higher percentages denote a greater effect on landscape architecture.