Hawaii Study Shows Green Roofs Maintain Significantly Lower Temperatures Than White Roofs

A University of Hawaii study revealed that green roofs maintain substantially lower daytime and peak surface temperatures compared to traditional white roofs, primarily due to evapotranspiration.

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In 2018, a Hawaii study found green roofs stayed cooler than white roofs in Honolulu

A University of Hawaii study found green roofs stayed cooler than white roofs. The green roof's average daytime surface temperature was 4.1°F lower. Peak temperatures on the green roof were 18.5°F lower than the white roof. Evapotranspiration from plants cooled the surrounding air significantly. This vegetation offers a method to combat urban heat island effects.

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Hawaii Study Shows Green Roofs Maintain Significantly Lower Temperatures Than White Roofs

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In 2018, a Hawaii study found green roofs stayed cooler than white roofs in Honolulu

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