Concept and design
What is the Heat Island Effect and How to Mitigate it to stay cool?
...materials create heat islands
A key factor in the UHI effect is the type of materials used in construction. Concrete, asphalt, brick, and dark roofing materials absorb and store a large amount of solar radiation during the day.
This is due to their low albedo, a scientific term that describes how much light a surface r...
