Sorsogon, March 25 2011 — The Miracool paint demonstration team from Fukuoka, Japan composed of Ms. Sachiyo Hoshino and Mr. Fukae conducted a mission to Sorsogon City on 21-24 March 2011 to demonstrate the cooling effect of Miracool paint in three sample structures the city. The paint was applied on the roofs of the Sorsogon Elementary School, a barangay hall and a low income housing structure. To monitor the actual effects of the paint on the temperature of the room inside the structure, a monitoring system was set up where monitoring will be done in a regular basis by the city. Initial results from the school building demonstration showed a decrease in roof temperature from 50 degrees to 32 degrees centigrade.
A press briefing and presentation to stakeholders of the Miracool Painting demonstration initiative was held on March 21 where the features of the Miracool Paint were explained. The basic feature of the paint is the character of its components to deflect the light hitting the surface and therefore reduce the absorption of heat. UN-HABITAT’S Laids Mamonong shared that the technology is being tested as a means to support local adaptation to increased temperature as a result of climate change using simple adaptation technology and what the business sector can do to help people adjust to foreseen climate change impacts such as rising temperatures.
Miracool and Sorsogon City initially met in Japan during an experts group meeting where Mayor Dioneda was introduced to Miracool. The mayor invited the company to visit his city and test the product in a tropical environment.
