REFLECT uses a combination of environmental monitoring, health assessments, and community engagement to better understand the relationship between heat, housing, and wellbeing.
Research activities include:
These approaches help build a broader understanding of how cool roofs may influence health, comfort, and climate resilience across different settings.
REFLECT is being carried out across multiple climate-vulnerable regions around the world, with each location contributing unique insights into heat, housing, and wellbeing.
Extreme heat can increase the risk of illness, particularly for:
As temperatures continue to rise, many vulnerable communities are likely to face greater health, housing, and environmental challenges.
Cool roofs reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat, helping reduce indoor temperatures without relying on energy-intensive cooling systems.
Potential benefits include:
