Austrian Green Market Report 2019-2022

The green industry in figures – market study on greening buildings. The Green Market Report 2019 – 2022 is the newest market report on the Austrian green building industry with comprehensive data, facts and figures.

Green Market Report Austria

The Green Market Report Austria comprehensively describes the Austrian market developments of greening buildings in the recent years and provides a detailed insight and outlook on this important infrastructure topic for future liveable cities and residential areas. The report is a central information medium for presenting the economic, social and ecological effects and potential of the greening of buildings and is aimed at political decision-makers at all levels, city administrations, urban planners, architects, garden and landscape planners, contractors, as well as investors and decision-makers in the construction and property industry.

Growth and trends

The report documents impressive growth in the green building market in Austria. Around 1.5 million m² of green roofs, 50,000 m² of façade greening and 4,000 m² of interior wall greening per year not only create numerous green jobs, but are also measures to maintain and improve our living conditions, especially in cities. With average annual growth of 16.7% and a total turnover of 177.7 million euros in 2022, this sector is an important driver for the Austrian economy. Particularly noteworthy is the strong increase in green roofs, including innovative solar green roofs with around 90,000 m² implemented in 2022.

Significance for the climate-resilient city

Alongside rainwater management, the greening of buildings is an effective measure for designing climate-neutral, resource-efficient and sustainable cities. The strategies of Austrian cities for adapting to climate change and promoting the greening of buildings are examined, and various forms of greening, as well as important trends and fields of innovation, are presented.