Figure 1
Research methodology.
Figure 2
The questionnaire’s structure.
Figure 3
Overview of the survey sample participants’ characteristics in comparison with the population statistics of the Finnish population.
Figure 4
Overview of the survey sample’s home characteristics.
Figure 5
Overview of the survey sample balcony’s design features (the balcony drawing representing the most common balcony features).
Table 1
Balcony features in relation to active balcony use as reported by participants.
| DO YOU ACTIVELY USE YOUR BALCONY? | YES | NO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor | 1 (Ground floor) | 16% | 26% |
| 2 | 23% | 24% | |
| 3 | 16% | 24% | |
| 4 | 17% | 5% | |
| 5 | 11% | 10% | |
| 6 | 9% | 7% | |
| 7 | 4% | 2% | |
| 8–9 | 4% | 2% | |
| 10–11 | 0% | 0% | |
| Connecting room | Bedroom | 6% | 14% |
| Kitchen | 8% | 7% | |
| Living space | 77% | 64% | |
| Workspace | 1% | 3% | |
| Other type of railing | 8% | 12% | |
| Balcony size (m2) | ≤ 3 | 8% | 14% |
| 4–6 | 36% | 55% | |
| 7–10 | 31% | 14% | |
| 11–14 | 12% | 9% | |
| ≥ 15 | 11% | 5% | |
| Orientation | East | 15% | 12% |
| North | 8% | 12% | |
| South | 41% | 36% | |
| West | 32% | 34% | |
| Shape/ratio | AO01 | 42% | 19% |
| AO02 | 34% | 29% | |
| AO03 | 12% | 5% | |
| AO04 | 3% | 0% | |
| AO05 | 2% | 0% | |
| Other | 4% | 5% | |
| Connection type | Double glass sliding door | 3% | 2% |
| Glass door | 67% | 48% | |
| Window (other than access) | 82% | 71% | |
| Railing | Glass railing, transparent | 26% | 16% |
| Glass railing, non-see through | 15% | 16% | |
| Masoned railing | 21% | 14% | |
| Other type of railing | 27% | 31% | |
| Permanent features | Glazed balcony | 74% | 50% |
| Wall on two sides | 56% | 55% | |
| Wall on one side | 20% | 21% | |
| Temporary features | Seating arrangement | 87% | 55% |
| Privacy screen | 23% | 12% | |
| Added shading | 22% | 12% | |
| Flowers and plants | 73% | 33% | |
Figure 6
Co-occurrence of seasonality and moment of use.
Figure 7
Co-occurrence of seasonal use and balcony glazing.
Figure 8
Direct and indirect activities: number of times mentioned by participants in open answers.
Figure 9
Ideal balcony size.
Figure 10
Balcony perception.
Figure 11
Balcony preferences.