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Heat Island Effect

Cities tend to be warmer than rural locations. This is typically due to the infrastructure built within a city, such as buildings and roads, which absorb heat from the sun and slowly release it during the day and into the night. This is known as the heat island effect. The heat increases local temperatures. Heat Islands can be reduced by installing cool roofs and other surfaces with a high albedo. 

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  • Mandates / Standards > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Make Effective Decisions...encourage the use of life-cycle cost-effective renewable electric energy projects...can help mitigate the urban heat island effect. Because of this, fitting an
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 80 › planted-roof › relevant-mandates-and-rating-systems

  • Human Behavior > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Make Effective Decisions...Other Pollinators). The clustering effect of planted roofs provide significantly...significantly stronger impacts to heat island reductions and improvements in ambient
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 83 › planted-roof › human-impact

  • Sustainable Sites - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...erosion, light pollution, the heat island effect and construction-related pollution...white roofs, in order to prevent Heat Island Effect. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Vehicles
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 46 › sustainable-sites

  • Sustainability Topics - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Make Effective Decisions...energy resources‚ and understanding the effects of energy technologies on the atmosphere...appliances and process equipment used to heat and cool the building; outdoor water
    https://sftool.gov › learn › 1 › sustainability-topics

  • Water Efficiency - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Make Effective Decisions...appliances and process equipment used to heat and cool the building; outdoor water...equipment which uses water to absorb heat from air-conditioning systems and regulate
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 45 › water-efficiency

  • A Temperature and Seasonal Energy Analysis of Green, White and Dark Roofs

    ... 5 Surface Energy Balance and Roof Heat Flows ............................................... 7 Long Island City Urban Heat Island Strength .............
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Columbia_A_Temperature_ and_Seasonal_Energy_Analysis.pdf

  • Living Architecture: Green Roofs for Public Buildings

    ............................... 7 A. Effects of Climate Change ........................... 7 1. Temperature and Heat Islands ...............................
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Living_Architecture_Green_Roofs_for_Public_Buildings.pdf

  • Building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Make Effective Decisions...Building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Heating, ventilation...refrigerants in chillers to remove heat. Energy Performance Assessing a building's
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 571 › building-heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-hvac

  • Biophilic Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Make Effective Decisions...of nature X X Daylight & circadian effective light X X X Thermal transitions X...has focused on reduction of glare and heat gain, the health benefits of views is
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 580 › biophilic-design

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Ductless Heating and Cooling - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...products in this category Ductless Heating and Cooling Product Details Details...Furnaces Furnaces Heat Pumps, Air-Source Heat Pumps, Air-Source Heat Pumps, Geothermal
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1597 › ductless-heating-cooling › 0

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Heat Pumps, Air-Source - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Products View products in this category Heat Pumps, Air-Source Product Details Details...Evaporative Ductless Heating and Cooling Ductless Heating and Cooling Furnaces
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 6 › heat-pumps-air-source › 0

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Light Commercial Heating and Cooling - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...in this category Light Commercial Heating and Cooling Product Details Details...Evaporative Ductless Heating and Cooling Ductless Heating and Cooling Furnaces
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 150 › light-commercial-heating-cooling › 0

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Heat Pumps, Geothermal or Ground-Source - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Products View products in this category Heat Pumps, Geothermal or Ground-Source Product...Evaporative Ductless Heating and Cooling Ductless Heating and Cooling Furnaces
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 112 › heat-pumps-geothermal-ground-source › 0

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Heat-Set Ink - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Products View products in this category Heat-Set Ink Product Details Details Legal...Specialty Inks Toner Ink Toner Ink Heat-Set Ink Last Updated: 06/16/20 Inks
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 13 › contracted-printing-products › 1640 › heat-set-ink › 0

  • Slide 1

    Loads Meter All Utilities Reduce Heat Island Effect Moisture Control Cool Roof USDA...Mixed energy uses in same building Heated storage and cold storage Used only
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › USDA Green Buildings %E2%80%93 CBroad, Sep. 2013.pdf

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...products in this category Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Product Details Details...Evaporative Ductless Heating and Cooling Ductless Heating and Cooling Furnaces
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 126 › non-mechanical-heat-transfer-systems › 0

  • Resources > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...provides building insulation, retains heat, and reduces energy loads, while also...), a planted roof transfers excess heat through its membrane, media, and plants
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 82 › planted-roof › resources-impact

  • recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf

    ...sustainable outcomes that minimize adverse effects to those resources. c. Engage users...materials use, waste, and negative effects on the landscape that can occur through
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf

  • Financial > Water - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...energy costs to transport, treat and heat the associated water....energy costs to transport, treat and heat the associated water. Strategies that...that lessen the demand for heated water, such as limiting dishwasher cycles or
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 42 › water › financial-impact

  • System Overview > HVAC - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are responsible for...Resources / Case Studies System Overview Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning...Ductwork Energy/Heat Recovery Fans Windows Walls and Roofs Internal Heat Loads Planted
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 9 › hvac › system-overview

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