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Using Cool Paving Materials to Improve the Microclimate of Urban Areas

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Publication Date

July 16, 2012

Open Access

Yes

Abstract / Description

A review of a field study of a medium-sized park in Athens where existing pathways were replaced with cool pavements.  The addition of pavements reduced temperatures by nearly 2 degrees Celsius.

Authors

  • Mat Santamouris (University of Athens)
  • N. Gaitani (Group Building Environmental Studies, Physics Department, Univ. Athens, Athens, Greece)
  • A. Spanou (Group Building Environmental Studies, Physics Department, Univ. Athens, Athens, Greece)

Additional Credits

M. Saliari (Univ. Athens), K. Gianopoulou (Univ. Athens), K. Vasilakopoulou (Univ. Athens), T. Kardomateas (Prefecture of Athens, Athens, Greece)

Publisher

Buildings and Environment

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