Cool Pavement Strategies for Urban Heat Island Mitigation in Suburban Phoenix, Arizona
Urban areas are characterized by a large proportion of artificial surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt, which absorb and store more heat than natural vegetation, leading to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. Cool pavements, walls, and roofs have been suggested as a solution to mitigate UHI, but t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/16/4452 |