Albedo
Albedo, or solar reflectance, is a measure of the ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight, including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths, on a scale of 0 to 1. The more sunlight that is reflected, the higher the albedo. Albedo is used when measuring the reflectance of white roofs, in order to prevent Heat Island Effect.
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Space Reconfiguration, Renovation, and Construction - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...energy performance: Install a high reflectance roof, also known as a high albedo...made of light-colored materials that reflect sunlight and heat away from the buildinghttps://sftool.gov › plan › 265 › space-reconfiguration-renovation-construction -
Integrative Design Process > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...power through daylight, glazing, reflectance, and control strategies can lead...visual environment requires optimal surface brightness, comfortable contrast,https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 2 › lighting › integrative-design-process -
Sustainable Sites - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Albedo, or solar reflectance, is a measure of the ability of a surface material to...to reflect sunlight, including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengthshttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 46 › sustainable-sites -
System Overview > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Lighting Furniture and Furnishings Surface Reflectance Daylighting General Lightinghttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 1 › lighting › system-overview -
Integrative Design Process > HVAC - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...type of window glazing, and surface reflectance values decide the building'shttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 10 › hvac › integrative-design-process -
System Bundling > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...throughout the day. Light shelves can help reflect light deeper into the interior of...Technologies: Lighting Controls, Surface Reflectance , General Lighting When designedhttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 4 › lighting › system-bundling -
A Temperature and Seasonal Energy Analysis of Green, White and Dark Roofs
.................................. 5 Surface Energy Balance and Roof Heat Flows................ 6 Figure 4: General surface energy balance for a rooftop ....https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Columbia_A_Temperature_ and_Seasonal_Energy_Analysis.pdf -
Child Care Centers - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Products Playground Surface Equipment Location Nature Building Surfaces Integrative...their teeth, wash their hands, clean surfaces, play with water on water-tables andhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 502 › child-care-centers -
Biophilic Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...and other factors such as reflectance of surfaces. Window Views of Nature Make...features of water sparkle, reflections and surface movements. Coss suggests thathttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 580 › biophilic-design -
recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf
...selection and planning stage should reflect the complexity of the proposed action...manage these essential processes and reflect the elements addressed below. Soilhttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf -
Living Architecture: Green Roofs for Public Buildings
The increasing prevalence of paved surfaces typical to modern infrastructure is...a typical city 65% of impervious surfaces are due to transportation infrastructure;https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Living_Architecture_Green_Roofs_for_Public_Buildings.pdf -
Break/Pantry - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Use light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light to...durability. Select easy to clean wall surfaces for ease of maintenance. Use low VOChttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 85 › breakpantry -
Support Area - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Select durable and easy to clean floor surfaces such as rubber, tile, or linoleum...Use light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light tohttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 87 › support-area -
Enclosed Conference - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...occupants. Select easy to clean wall surfaces for ease of maintenance. Click Design...Use light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light tohttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 83 › enclosed-conference -
Sustainable Response to COVID-19 - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Guide features two sections: Air and Surfaces. Air addresses cleaning and purifying...requirements, and the impact on energy use. Surfaces addresses cleaning and disinfectionhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 625 › sustainable-response-covid-19 -
LCA Key Terms - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...operating energy Embodied energy reflects the total energy used to bring a product...covering 0.09 m2 (1 ft2) of floor surface for 50 years Roof Coverings: Coveringhttps://sftool.gov › plan › 630 › lca-key-terms -
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...and views Select light colors that reflect light in support of daylight strategies...workstations with adjustable height work surfaces Provide task chairs with adjustmentshttps://sftool.gov › plan › 264 › furniture-fixtures-equipment -
Mandates / Standards > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...vegetated, and/or has a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) as prescribed based...stormwater management of rooftop surfaces. Example Survey Questions Questionshttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 80 › planted-roof › relevant-mandates-and-rating-systems -
Computer/LAN room - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...border. Select easy to clean wall surfaces for ease of maintenance. Use low VOC...Use light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light tohttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 86 › computerlan-room -
The Workplace Environment as a Catalyst for Social Change - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...the office as a showcase that would reflect the values and innovations that GSA...Use glass walls and light-colored surfaces on walls and desks to disperse daylighthttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 142 › workplace-environment-catalyst-social-change
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