International Workshop on Advances in Cool Roof Research

The International Workshop on Advances in Cool Roof Research is a two day workshop that is focused on the specific protocols, standards, & policies for accelerated aging.

Doubletree Hotel at the Berkeley Marina, in Berkeley California

Thursday, July 28th - Friday, July 29th.

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Workshop topics

• Accelerated soiling and weathering methods for roofing materials
• Incorporation of accelerated aged ratings into polices, standards, and rating systems
• Benefits of soiling and weathering resistant cool urban surfaces
• Development of next generation cool roofing (and pavement) materials with enhances soiling resistance
• Marketplace trends in cool roofing

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Intended Audience

• Roofing industry
• Building science academicsWeathering firms (e.g., Atlas, Q-Lab)US Department of Energy, US Environmental Protection Agency, California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board
• US Cool Roof Rating Council, EU Cool Roof Council, future international cool roof rating bodies (e.g., China, India, Japan)
• Energy efficiency and measurement code bodies (e.g., ASTM International, ASHRAE, ISO, US Green Building Council)
• Utilities
• Other stakeholders (e.g., Global Cool Cities Alliance, UC Berkeley's Center for Resource Efficient Communities)

Organizing committee

Hugo Destaillats, Mohamad Sleiman, Haley Gilbert and Ronnen Levinson, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Hashem Akbari, Concordia University; Andre Desjarlais, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; and Marc LaFrance (US Department of Energy)

Contact

Haley Gilbert [email protected], tel. 1-510-486-7325