Is Blue The Hot New Hue For Cool Roofs?

The new look for cool roofs just got a lot bluer, building researchers say. Image by laenulfean via Flickr.

After years of creating squint-inducing white cool roofs to reduce solar gain, researchers are coming up with a a wider array of colors, including deep blue, to reflect unwanted rays. Read more →

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Green Spaces Resurrect Habitable Bridge Concept

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The ancient idea of the habitable bridge is being given new life in Spain, with a proposed design for an urban park, open-air market and a cultural center, all in one. Read more →

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Green Roofs May Boost Efficiency Of Solar Panels

Green Roof Solar

Two recent studies indicate that the plants on a green roof may have a synergistic relationship with solar cells and can improve the performance of the photovoltaic process. Read more →

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Heat From Streets Seen As Energy Source

Solar Power Cement

A team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island is investigating ways to harness and use the solar energy collected by pavement in the form of heat. Read more →

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