Reflective systems allow the roof to work with the building instead of against it”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, ...

A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...

The heat is on and temperature records keep getting shattered. In June of this year, more than 60 percent of the world population faced extreme heat that was made at least three times more likely by ...

As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules. It began with a lobbyist’s pitch.

I recently reported from Pacoima on how “cool pavement,” a type of coating that reflects sunlight and heat, could help bring temperatures down in cities as the climate crisis pushes us into a hotter ...

As summers keep getting hotter because of climate change, it sets up a vicious cycle: By the end of the century, the world may be using more than 30 times more energy for air conditioning, pushing ...

Performance depends on matching the right material to the building’s use, environment, and long-term maintenance ...