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The Problem With Urban Living, Ft. Saint Andrew

It Could Happen Here

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Cool Cities With Um Reflective Roofs

reflective roofs and rods m can also help to reduce the absorptive powers of um, solar radiation by concrete and asphalt. A white roof could be 23 degrees solsius, or forty two degrees fahrenheit, cooler than a typical black roof on a hot new york summiday. Water features and like cool coatings reduces the cooling requirements of an area by 29 to Forty Three per cent. Thet would stimulate water evaporation and cool the air.

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