A Conceptual Review of the Potential of Cool Roofs as an Effective Passive Solar Technique: Elaboration of Benefits and Drawbacks

• Published in: Frontiers in energy research Vol. 9
• Main Authors: Ashtari, Babak, Yeganeh, Mansour, Bemanian, Mohammadreza, Vojdani Fakhr, Bahereh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 21.10.2021
• Subjects: cool roof; energy efficiency; passive solar technique; solar energy; thermal performance
• ISSN: 2296-598X; 2296-598X
• DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2021.738182

Cool roofs, as feasible and efficient passive solar technique that reduces building energy requirements for cooling and improves indoor thermal comfort conditions, have received considerable attention in recent years and as a result, a number of concepts, methods, and experiences have been developed...