When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun's warmth and ...

Cities are seeking low-cost ways to ease the heat island effect. Researchers found benefits and trade-offs in two popular ...

Explore modern farmhouse exterior styles that stay timeless with classic details, clean lines, and welcoming curb appeal.

JCU’s $100m ‘Building of the Year’ uses unique roof to create deep shade A Townsville building designed to keep naturally cool in our tropical climate has been awarded ‘building of the ...

Maria Gourley has spent nearly two years in a legal dispute with her body corporate because she painted the roof of her Brisbane townhouse the wrong colour.

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre will not get a $150 million roof but there is a demand by the community for more shading as a record 660,000 people annually use the pools and gym.

This video showcases the interesting process of making fiberglass sheets for roof shades. It covers the complete method, from preparing raw materials to shaping and finishing the sheets. Each step ...