The Cool Roof Revolution In the sunbaked town of Solaria,summers were brutal. Rooftops absorbed the heat, turning homes into ovens. Electricity bills soared as air conditioners struggled to keep up. Then came Maya, a young engineer with a vision. Returning to her hometown after studying sustainable design, she noticed the problem no one else did — dark, heat-trapping roofs. Inspired by her studies, Maya installed cool roof tiles on her house — light-colored, reflective tiles made from recycled materials. These tiles bounced sunlight away instead of absorbing it. Her home stayed cooler, even without air conditioning. At first, neighbors laughed. But when Maya’s electricity bill dropped and her house remained comfortably cool, curiosity spread. Soon, the local school tried it — classrooms cooled down, and students could focus. The town’s ice cream shop followed, saving money and ice cream. Rooftop by rooftop, Solaria changed. The town looked brighter from above — a sea ...