An urban heat island occurs when a city experiences much warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas. The difference in temperature between urban and less-developed rural areas has to do with how well the surfaces in each environment absorb and hold heat.
From our survey studies, the urban heat island effect is not well-understood in Barbados.
Green roofs and walls provide an opportunity to mitigate the heating effect of these urban areas.
The presence of plants on roofs and walls keeps the inside and outside of the building it's installed on cool.
The increasing popularity of green roofs and walls will make Barbados cooler and more comfortable for everyone.
To learn more about green roofs and green walls, click the buttons below to be re-directed to our green roof and green wall page.
Green roofs and walls provide an opportunity to mitigate the heating effect of these urban areas.
The presence of plants on roofs and walls keeps the inside and outside of the building it's installed on cool.
The increasing popularity of green roofs and walls will make Barbados cooler and more comfortable for everyone.
To learn more about green roofs and green walls, click the buttons below to be re-directed to our green roof and green wall page.