Abstract
Climate change is forcing cities around the world to rethink their landscapes. Urban spaces, packed with concrete, asphalt, and rooftops, absorb more heat than rural areas, creating a phenomenon known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. This temperature rise stresses energy grids, shortens the lifespan of infrastructure, and makes city life more uncomfortable, particularly during summer months. Fortunately, cool coatings— innovative surface treatments designed to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption—are emerging as a solution to help cities beat the heat while saving energy and improving outdoor comfort.
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DuPuy, Jack
(2024)
"Cool Coatings for Cool People: What Sustainable Surfaces Can do for You,"
Osmosis Magazine: Vol. 2024:
Iss.
2, Article 11.
Available at:
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/osmosis/vol2024/iss2/11
