Heat Island Group

"Heat Island research is conducted to find, analyze, and implement solutions to the summer warming trends occurring in urban areas, the so-called 'heat island' effect. We currently concentrate on the study and development of more reflective surfaces for roadways and buildings."

Hashem Akbari

What is an urban heat island? How does a city become a heat island? How do trees affect heat islands? Overview of our research	The Cool Roofing Materials Data Base Demonstration of Energy Savings of Cool Roofs
"Working to Cool..." our brochure Painting the Town White -- and Green	How to contact us
Photos and descriptions of staff.	Links to related web sites

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This web page last modified by Brian Pon on March 4, 1999