A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...

As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules. It began with a lobbyist’s pitch.

I spent my first night in this area under a rock. Then I built a simple wood shelter and eventually added adobe brick walls to make a better shelter. Now the frame of the roof is complete and it’s ...