Abstract:
Rapid urbanization and worries about climate change have increased the demand for long-term
solutions to mitigate the detrimental effects of urban heat islands. Cool pavement technology has
emerged as a potential strategy for lowering surface temperatures and improving urban heat
island situation. This research abstract presents a concise and understandable summary of cool
pavement application and monitoring, emphasizing its potential to make cities more comfortable
and sustainable. Cool pavements are surface materials and coatings that are specially engineered
to reflect sunlight and emit less heat than ordinary pavements. Cool pavements help lower local
air temperatures, increase outdoor comfort, and minimize energy consumption in nearby
buildings by minimizing sun absorption and lowering heat transmission to the environment.
The benefits, limitations, and cost-effectiveness of each technique are reviewed. Furthermore, the
abstract emphasizes the need to choose cool pavement solutions that are compatible with local
climate conditions and urban situations. Another component of this study abstract is about
monitoring the performance of cool pavements. Monitoring is critical for determining the long term efficacy and performance of cool pavement installations. Cool pavements can help cities
reduce the heat island effect, improve outdoor conditions, save energy, and encourage sustainable
urban growth. However, additional research is required to investigate the scalability and long term efficacy of cool pavement solutions in a variety of urban contexts
Description:
Supervised by
Dr. Nazmus Sakib,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
Board Bazar, Gazipur, Bangladesh