building materials

Light coloured roofs stay cool during summer

Outdoor air temperature and cooling energy consumption can be significantly reduced by solar reflective material, research finds.

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The next generation of supercooling materials can help keep cities cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

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New building materials that reflect rather than absorb solar energy can reduce peak temperatures in our cities by up to four degrees. 

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People die protecting homes. They are wrong to believe their homes will protect them.

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Throwing away clothing that's no longer needed is a missed opportunity to turn the fabrics into new products such as building materials.