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‘The Coolest White Paint’ Can Cool Down An Entire City

Architecture, Innovation

UNStudio has developed a paint dubbed The Coolest White Paint. By limiting the amount of light and therefore heat a building absorbs, the paint reduces the need for air-conditioning and the impact of urban heat islands.

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