IFSIM 2024 Taicang: Vacuum Glazing and Translucent VIPs for Net-Zero Buildings
Event: 7th International Forum on Super Insulation Materials (IFSIM 2024)
Location: Taicang, China
Dates: 10–12 October 2024 VIPA International
Co-organisers: Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (China); University of Victoria (Canada), with sector partners and associations. VIPA International+1
Role: Keynote speaker — Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London
Format: Delivered online due to a very busy schedule
What happened?
Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London, presented the keynote “The Scope of Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic Vacuum Glazing and Translucent Vacuum Insulation Panels for Net-Zero Energy Buildings.” The talk explored how vacuum-based glazing and translucent VIP concepts can unlock high thermal performance while preserving light transmission—vital for space-constrained retrofits and new façades in dense urban settings.
Why does it matter?
Buildings need deep reductions in heat loss and solar-gain management without sacrificing daylight or floor area. Semi-transparent PV vacuum glazing and translucent VIPs combine low U-values with useful daylighting and potential energy generation, supporting net-zero targets in homes, public buildings and commercial estates.
What did the keynote cover?
- Semi-transparent PV vacuum glazing: combining vacuum cavities, selective coatings and PV elements to reduce conductive and radiative losses while harvesting electricity.
- Translucent VIPs for façades and reveals: slim profiles with low effective conductivity to cut thermal bridges and improve whole-window performance.
- Retrofit pathways: shallow build-ups for heritage and occupied buildings where disruption must be minimal.
- System integration: pairing vacuum solutions with shading, airtightness, controlled ventilation and smart controls for stable comfort and lower bills.
Who hosted and supported?
The forum was co-organised by Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (China) and the University of Victoria (Canada), with strong support from industry and academic partners—creating a high-level platform on super insulation materials, including VIPs for buildings, aerospace and allied sectors. VIPA International
Key takeaways
- High performance at low thickness enables retrofit where space is tight.
- Daylight + insulation can co-exist when optical design is integrated early.
- Scalable manufacturing and standards are critical for rapid adoption across regions.
- Collaboration between universities, industry and standards bodies speeds up delivery.
Work with Sanyou London
- Spec sheets, samples and pilots: semi-transparent PV vacuum glazing concepts and translucent VIP solutions for façades and reveals.
- Partnerships: universities, developers, architects, contractors, and local suppliers for net-zero retrofit and new-build projects.
Contact: Visit www.sanyoulondon.com or reach Sanyou London Customer Service.
Media & speaking enquiries: Professor Saim Memon
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