As urban landscapes continue to expand, the phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect becomes a pressing concern. This issue, prevalent in cities like Los Angeles, exacerbates heat waves, making urban areas significantly warmer than their rural surroundings due to human activities. However, innovative solutions are emerging, with companies like GAF leading the charge through initiatives like their Cool Community Project. GAF’s endeavor centers around combating the urban heat island effect by introducing reflective street coatings, a technology that earned a spot in TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022. Their product, StreetBond, is pivotal in this fight, offering a … Continue reading GAF’s Cool Community Project: Beating Urban Heat Islands with Innovative Surface Coatings