Cool Surfaces Toolkit

Welcome to the Cool Surfaces Toolkit

Powered by the Cool Roof Rating Council, this site provides informational resources for individuals seeking to learn about cool roofs, cool exterior walls, and cool pavements.

Explore scientifically supported resources about solar-reflective “cool” surfaces and how they play a role in energy efficiency and affordability; mitigation of the urban heat island effect; and climate resilience.

Visit the Cool Reflections Blog for news and fresh perspectives; download the Cool Roofs and Cool Pavements Primer for detailed information and guidance; and use the Knowledge Base to browse over 600 peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and other publications on cool roofs, walls, and pavements.

Diagram of a cool roof, including definitions of the surface radiative properties solar reflectance and thermal emittance
Diagram of a cool exterior wall, including definitions of the surface radiative properties solar reflectance and thermal emittance
Diagram of a cool pavement surface, including definitions of the surface radiative properties solar reflectance and thermal emittance
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Learn the basics of cool surfaces
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Specify cool surface materials
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