A new study from Carnegie Mellon University found the color of roofs and paved surfaces can make a big difference in quality of life in Pittsburgh.
The study sought to classify solid urban surfaces using terms such as “light” and “dark,” rather than scientific terms to describe a surface’s reflectivity.
Darker colors absorb more heat, while lighter colors reflect it. Areas with a lot of dark pavement are hotter than those with lighter-colored surfaces or green spaces…