LEED & Urban Heat Island

Dark asphalt absorbs most of the sun's energy and adds to the urban heat island effect, the measurable temperature difference between a city and the rural areas around it. The extra heat raises air-conditioning demand and makes summer heat events more dangerous for vulnerable people. StreetBondSR is a solar-reflective coating that lowers pavement surface temperature. Its colours with an initial solar reflectance of 0.33 or higher can contribute to the LEED v5 Sustainable Sites credit for urban heat island reduction (non-roof).