Cool, photoluminescent paints towards energy consumption reductions in the built environment
Nowadays, passive strategies are identified among the preferred solutions to reduce energy consumption and to increase comfort in the built environment. Indeed, such strategies allow energy saving by exploiting the intrinsic characteristics of materials. In this work, an innovative cool, photoluminescent paint is considered for application in the built environment, as a passive strategy to (i) reduce energy for cooling in the hot season, (ii) maintain lower surface and air temperatures, thus benefiting comfort and (iii) contribute to the lighting of the outdoor public space.