Cool surfaces, including roofs, walls, and pavements, have been extensively studied in the literature as a means to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. However, these solutions can be expensive, and many underprivileged neighborhoods cannot afford a large-scale implementation. However, studies have shown that it is precisely those neighborhoods that could gain the most from cool surfaces. The present study examined the benefits of applying cool surfaces to just 50% of the area in a hypothetical urban neighborhood.
Computational (OpenFOAM and Python)
Dr. Lev Khazanovich
Anthony Gill Chair funds
Dr. Sushobhan Sen
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-construction methods