Heat-Island Effect: Non-Roof

Reduce heat-islands by any combination of: shade (within 5 years); paving materials with minimum SRI of 29; open grid pavement system.
Rating Systems and Code Applicable Products/Systems
LEED NC LEED S LEED CS LEED H LEED R LEED ND CHPS CALGreen
SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 GIBc9
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SS4.1.2
1 Pt.		 A5.106.11
+ 1 LEED Regional Priority Credit most So Cal areas.
Direct support of technical goals.
  • SRIs of 32 and above
  • Extensive selection of available pavers
  • PICPs in these colors can contribute to multiple credits

Angelus Pavers can provide a wide selection of design options with the following colors meeting the SRI of 29:

%Solar
Reflectance		 SRI
Angelus Paver Gray 31.6 37
Angelus Paver Cream 30.5 36
Angelus Paver Red 31.8 37
Angelus Paver Sand 29.3 33
Angelus Paver Terra Cotta 29.4 32
Angelus Paver Adobe* 31.9 36
Angelus Paver Buff* 30.5 35
* Special Order colors.





Pavements with higher SRI reflect sunlight, absorb and emit less heat than standard pavements, especially compared to asphalt.

Green Credits & Strategies - Heat-Island Effect