Cities are experiencing natural phenomena unlike anything we have ever seen before. The hottest day recorded in human history was broken twice in July 2024. As a result, we are seeing more urban heat island effect, which leads to increased energy consumption, heat-related health issues, strain on urban infrastructure, and disruption of ecosystems. It is a vicious cycle to say the least.
Enter CoolCrete, which is a supplementary cementitious material engineered to address the global heat crisis and urban heat island effect. The material can reflect sunlight. It also has a unique composition, and it is able to rapidly release heat, which means efficient cooling, especially during nighttime.
Here is how this can help:
- Reduce heat absorption and improve the release of absorbed heat.
- Cool concrete surfaces by up to 10°C or more at peak temperatures.
- Reduced carbon footprint of concrete by up to 40% by replacing traditional cement.
Overall, we will begin to see new materials come to market that will promote greener infrastructure, while actively cooling our urban environments. Looking to the future, we can expect to see more materials such as this, as businesses and cities look to respond to the environment challenges that are necessitating a change.