Heat Island

Have you ever noticed that it’s hotter in the city than the country? That’s because the built environment retains heat far more than natural lands. Cities show up as “heat islands” of higher temperatures on thermal maps. Especially in summer, that extra heat can be a serious problem for our health, our environment, energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Will You Help Us Keep Austin Cool?

Fortunately, everyone can help mitigate the heat island effect by making informed choices for building design and construction materials, plantings and landscaping, pavements and other project elements. Go green and lighten up!

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