Abstract

Heat absorption is defined as the movement of heat by means of radiation, convection, or conduction. Color is defined as a visual perceptual property. In the comparison of heat absorption vs. color, what is perceived as a simple color is actual various frequencies of light. When presenting a dark color in a heavily heated environment, individuals are actually attracting a higher amount of light frequencies than they would with a light color. The exact opposite applies when presenting a light color in a heavily heated environment. In this case, light colors attract less light frequencies, which make them a better choice when attempting to maintain coolness to heat

Keywords:  Natural cooling, Passive cooling, Techniques, climatic design, energy conservation.