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This document reviews passive cooling techniques for roofs in tropical houses in Southeast Asia. It discusses two main approaches: reflective roofs, which slow heat transfer into buildings by reflecting sunlight, and radiative roofs, which remove unwanted heat from buildings. Reflective roofs come in different types with various advantages and disadvantages. Radiative roofs rely on emitting thermal radiation from black surfaces, like asphalt shingles, to dissipate heat. The review aims to guide architects a

Author

Beata Yael Lingat

Language

EN