CLEAN : Feeling blue: Qatar road turned azure to cool city

The video discusses the challenges posed by high temperatures in Doha, making outdoor living difficult. It highlights an experiment involving a blue road that reflects heat, unlike traditional black roads that absorb it. The video explores techniques to extend the usability of outdoor spaces despite high temperatures. By combining these techniques, it is possible to significantly reduce temperatures, potentially by up to 10 degrees, creating more comfortable external environments.

What makes outdoor living in Doha more challenging compared to other cities?

• Higher temperatures than the surrounding hinterland

• Frequent sandstorms

• Lack of green spaces

• High humidity levels

What is the purpose of the blue road experiment near Souk Waqif in Doha?

• To enhance road aesthetics

• To increase road durability

• To reflect heat and reduce absorption

• To improve traffic flow

How do reflective surfaces help in managing urban heat?

• By reducing humidity

• By absorbing more heat

• By reflecting some of the heat away

• By increasing air circulation

What is the potential temperature reduction when combining various heat mitigation techniques?

• Below 10 degrees

• Below 20 degrees

• Below 5 degrees

• Below 15 degrees

What is the main benefit of combining different heat mitigation measures?

• Increasing urban density

• Improving air quality

• Reducing construction costs

• Creating more comfortable external spaces