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🏒 Keeping People Cool β€” For Professionals

20 practical solutions for businesses, building managers, and employers.

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πŸ’‘ Good news: many of these solutions reduce energy costs long-term β€” what's good for the planet is good for the bottom line.

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Paint your roof white

The simplest, most cost-effective way to cut heat gain in a building.

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Install a Canadian well (earth-air heat exchanger)

Tap into the stable coolness underground to pre-cool incoming air β€” no air conditioning needed.

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Green your facade and rooftop

Living insulation that cools the building β€” and the neighborhood around it.

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Install external sun shading

Block heat before it gets in β€” far more effective than indoor curtains.

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Switch to LED lighting

Less heat given off, less power consumed β€” a double win all year round.

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Use night flushing / cross-ventilation

Use the cool night air to start each morning from a lower baseline temperature.

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Install double glazing or low-E windows

A poorly insulated window lets heat in during summer β€” and out during winter.

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Paint exterior walls a light color

The same principle as a white roof, applied to sun-exposed walls.

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Install evaporative (adiabatic) cooling

A low-cost alternative to air conditioning for large industrial spaces.

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Schedule HVAC intelligently

Cool at the right time instead of fighting the heat all day long.

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πŸ‘· Employee Wellbeing
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Offer remote work during heatwaves

Cut heat exposure by giving your team more flexibility.

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Adjust working hours

Avoid the hottest part of the day to protect your team's health.

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Provide free water and cooling stations

Small, simple gestures with a big impact

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Train staff to recognize heat illness signs

Recognizing the early signs in time can make all the difference.

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Relax the dress code during heatwaves

A simple, free gesture that improves comfort for your whole team.

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Provide cooling personal protective equipment

Concrete protection for the employees most exposed to heat.

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Set up a heat buddy system

Regular check-ins between colleagues mean faster reactions when something's wrong.

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Adjust workload and pacing

Slow down intelligently rather than pushing an unsustainable pace.

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πŸ—ΊοΈ CoolMaps Community
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Open your space as a public cooling center

Going further than just listing your space β€” opening your doors.

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Create a shaded outdoor space for customers

A simple gesture that improves the customer experience during extreme heat.

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List your cool space on CoolMaps

If your business offers air conditioning, a misting station, or significant shade β€” add it for free. You'll help thousands of people find relief during heatwaves, and increase foot traffic to your location.

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❄️ Add your spot to CoolMaps

Free, takes 30 seconds. Help your community stay cool this summer.

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