We will discuss the benefits of infrared (IR)reflective pigments that are used to cool buildings with less energy, as well as polychromatic pigments that color shift in changing light to create dynamic exteriors. Topics will also include sustainability advantages of newer pigment innovations.
Learning Objectives
- Brief overview of urban heat islands
- Introduction of IR reflective pigments into the building market
- Origins of polychromatic coatings & emergence into architecture
- Where function meets aesthetic design
- Sustainability can be beautiful
- Color trends and innovations for future-minded architects
THIS SESSION QUALIFIES FOR 1 AIA LU HSW
Registration includes access to all exhibits, education sessions on the show floor, keynotes, and networking events.