Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysis

With global climate change and accelerated urbanization, the thermal performance of building facade color reflectance has a significant impact on the thermal environment and energy consumption of cities. In this study, the spectral reflectance and color properties of 36 color samples were measured,...

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Main Authors: Chenxi Hu, Ge Zhang, Xi Meng, Fan He
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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description With global climate change and accelerated urbanization, the thermal performance of building facade color reflectance has a significant impact on the thermal environment and energy consumption of cities. In this study, the spectral reflectance and color properties of 36 color samples were measured, and their thermal performance was tested under outdoor conditions in winter and summer as well as calculated and evaluated for winter and summer composite temperature indices. Then the effect of different spectral bands on the building surface temperature index was further quantified using a factor detection model, revealing that the interaction of the 600–800 nm and 1200–1400 nm bands has a significant effect on the thermal performance. In addition, it was found that the interaction effect between different bands significantly enhanced the thermal performance of building facades. This study proposes an innovative design strategy for building facade materials by precisely modulating the spectral selectivity of the materials to achieve high reflectivity and high thermal potential in the near-infrared region along with specific color performance. In the long term, this strategy helps to achieve sustainable urban development, combat global climate change by reducing energy consumption in buildings and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and has a positive impact on the city's long-term energy planning and environmental policies.
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spelling doaj-art-b3e4efe32df14694ab81a42b3d1a18122025-08-20T03:00:32ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-03-016710579310.1016/j.csite.2025.105793Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysisChenxi Hu0Ge Zhang1Xi Meng2Fan He3Innovation Institute for Sustainable Maritime Architecture Research and Technology, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266033, China; Faculty of Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu, Kitakyushu, 808-0135, JapanInnovation Institute for Sustainable Maritime Architecture Research and Technology, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266033, ChinaInnovation Institute for Sustainable Maritime Architecture Research and Technology, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266033, China; Corresponding author.Innovation Institute for Sustainable Maritime Architecture Research and Technology, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266033, China; Faculty of Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu, Kitakyushu, 808-0135, Japan; Corresponding author. Innovation Institute for Sustainable Maritime Architecture Research and Technology, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266033, China.With global climate change and accelerated urbanization, the thermal performance of building facade color reflectance has a significant impact on the thermal environment and energy consumption of cities. In this study, the spectral reflectance and color properties of 36 color samples were measured, and their thermal performance was tested under outdoor conditions in winter and summer as well as calculated and evaluated for winter and summer composite temperature indices. Then the effect of different spectral bands on the building surface temperature index was further quantified using a factor detection model, revealing that the interaction of the 600–800 nm and 1200–1400 nm bands has a significant effect on the thermal performance. In addition, it was found that the interaction effect between different bands significantly enhanced the thermal performance of building facades. This study proposes an innovative design strategy for building facade materials by precisely modulating the spectral selectivity of the materials to achieve high reflectivity and high thermal potential in the near-infrared region along with specific color performance. In the long term, this strategy helps to achieve sustainable urban development, combat global climate change by reducing energy consumption in buildings and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and has a positive impact on the city's long-term energy planning and environmental policies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X2500053XMaterial colorReflectanceWinter-summer contrastWall temperatureFactor detection model
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Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysis
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Material color
Reflectance
Winter-summer contrast
Wall temperature
Factor detection model
title Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysis
title_full Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysis
title_fullStr Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysis
title_full_unstemmed Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysis
title_short Influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades: A factor model-based detective analysis
title_sort influence of color reflectance on the thermal performance of building facades a factor model based detective analysis
topic Material color
Reflectance
Winter-summer contrast
Wall temperature
Factor detection model
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X2500053X
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