keywords |Â Urban Heat Island (UHI) |Â eco-living |Â green |Â cool island coating|
COOL ISLAND PAVEMENT
Development of Cool – Island Pavement to Combat Urban Heat Island Phenomenon in the City
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / FEATURES
Development of Cool Island Pavement to Combat Urban Heat Island Phenomenon in the City. Reduce the impact of Urban Heat Island(UHI) phenomenon. Practical during the peak time of solar intensity. Improves the eco-living especially in modern township area. Offers cooling surrounding, ambient and useful to promote beter health, living in the society. Used mainly for exterior surfaces.
NEEDS
Innovative production of tiles.
Light reflection towards radiation or heated
High reflectivity, durability, and waterproofing capabilities.
Anti-fungus and crack resistance
APPROACH
This product is developed from three types of waste tile aggregate, namely Full Body Porcelain (FBP), Monoporosa (MP) and Porcelain Glaze (PG). The samples were prepared based on the optimal design mix as proposed during optimization process based on surface temperature behavior of the samples. Experimental work was conducted in 24-h basis for continuously 14 days at actual tropical weather climate.
BENEFITS
Cool Island Coating with high reflectivity, durability, and waterproofing capabilities.
Used mainly for exterior surfaces (roofs and walls).
Offer various colors with anti-fungus and crock resistance features.
Reduce electricity consumption and maintenance cost
Innovative production from crushed wasted ceramic tiles.
Light in color with special anti-stereo material to reflect the radiation or heated
Low-temperature sunlight reflection.
High reflectivity, durability, and waterproofing capabilities.
Anti-fungus and crack resistance
COMPETITORS
Developer
Residential areas.
Commercial parking lots (For Green image)
Pedestrian walk.
Offices/Corporate parking
Green and environmental company (focus largest market)
PROJECT LEADER
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md. Din
mfadhil@.utm.my
