Abstract
This paper reports a return on investment (ROI) feasibility study of applying a green roof on a future pharmacy building at the University of Utah. A 40-year life cycle costs versus benefi ts comparative analysis has been performed for green roof, black roof, and refl ective roof alternatives to quantify the economic benefi ts from green roofs. A green roof has a larger initial capital investment when compared with black or a refl ective roof; however, the life cycle accumulative values of benefi ts from a green roof have been calculated at 27 years, positive net present value, and 100% ROI. This conclusion makes the green roof alternative a better advisable investment than the other two roof alternatives.
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