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From Lab to Roof. Why Real World Testing Matters

In building science, the lab is controlled. The surface is not. In the lab, temperature, humidity, air movement and radiation[...]

Cool Surfaces | Heat Policies | Industry | Insulation Coatings | Sustainability | Thermal Info

Interpreting Government Field Trial Data Correctly

Government field trials carry weight. They are independent, structured, and often influence policy, funding and specification decisions. But they are[...]

Cool Surfaces | Environmental | Heat Policies

What ASTM and ISO Testing Really Tell Us About Insulation Coatings

There is a lot of noise in the insulation coatings space. Big claims. Impressive percentages. Selective test data. If you[...]

Cool Surfaces | Heat Policies | Insulation Coatings | Sustainability

Policy Reform for Urban Heat Mitigation

Why surface science must now shape planning law Urban heat is no longer a design inconvenience. It is a public[...]

Cool Surfaces | Environmental | Heat Policies | Industry | Passive House | Sustainability

Designing for 2050 Climate Conditions Today

We are not designing for yesterday’s climate anymore. Australia is already experiencing longer heatwaves, higher peak temperatures, intense rainfall events[...]

Cool Surfaces | Environmental | Industry | Passive House | Sustainability | Thermal Info | Urban Heat

Why Energy Star and Rating Tools Miss Real Heat Gain

Energy ratings were built for a different era. They measure compliance. They don’t measure real-time solar punishment on a surface[...]

Cool Surfaces | Environmental | Heat Policies | Industry | Thermal Info | Urban Heat

Measuring What Matters in Building Performance

For decades, building performance has been judged by a narrow set of metrics. Mostly R-values. Sometimes U-values. Occasionally energy modelling[...]

Cool Surfaces | Environmental | Industry | Passive House | Sustainability | Thermal Info

Government Trials That Prove Surface Heat Blocking Works

For decades, the industry has defaulted to thicker insulation, higher R-values and bigger HVAC systems. Yet governments around the world[...]

Cool Surfaces | Environmental | Industry | Sustainability | Thermal Info | Urban Heat

How Local Councils Can Reduce Urban Heat at Scale

Urban heat is not a future problem. It is already driving higher energy demand, worsening heat stress and increasing night-time[...]

Cool Surfaces | Environmental | Heat Policies | Industry | Sustainability | Urban Heat

Cool Roof Policies

Where They Succeed and Where They Fall Short Cool roof policies are now embedded in building codes across the US,[...]

Cool Surfaces | Heat Policies | Industry | Passive House | Sustainability | Urban Heat

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