University of Sharjah, UAE: Vacuum-Insulation & Renewable-Energy Collaboration
Date: 26 January 2025
Location: University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Host department: Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (SREE)
Visitor: Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London
What happened?
Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London, visited the University of Sharjah for meetings with faculty, researchers and students at SREE. The day included lab tours, technical discussions and campus time that highlighted the university’s distinctive architecture and welcoming academic community.
Why does this matter to the UAE?
In hot-humid and hot-arid climates, cooling loads dominate energy bills. Improving the building envelope with thin, high-resistance solutions cuts heat ingress, eases HVAC peaks and supports net-zero ambitions—without losing valuable floor area or disrupting occupants.
What was discussed?
- Vacuum Insulated Wallpaper (VIW): ultra-slim internal wall insulation for room-by-room retrofit in homes, clinics and classrooms—fast to deploy, space-saving, and designed for minimal disruption.
- Decorative Integrated VIP (DVIP): durable external wall solution with architectural finishes for façades and modular assets; suitable for estates seeking reliable performance and clean aesthetics.
- Flexible VIP designs: conformable formats to close thermal bridges around reveals, services and curved geometries that defeat rigid boards.
- VIBB (Vacuum-Insulated Bag-or-Box): passive hot/cold logistics for healthcare and food sectors—extended hold without powered refrigeration, relevant to regional cold-chain resilience.
How does research link to industry here?
Q: What turns lab insight into public benefit?
A: Clear translation pathways—test methods, compliance files, install details and pilot protocols—so estates and contractors can adopt vacuum-insulation technologies with confidence. Sanyou London outlined technical documentation, training and verification steps that support procurement and scale-up.
Opportunities
- Joint pilots on campus and with local partners to measure U-value gains and cooling-load reduction.
- Student projects on materials optimisation, data logging and performance analytics (useful for capstone and MSc research).
- Knowledge exchange workshops for facilities teams on detailing, installation and evidence capture in UAE conditions.
Appreciation
Warm thanks to the University of Sharjah—SREE faculty, staff and students—for an insightful programme, a kind lunch and an engaging tour of Sharjah. The conversations underscored a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and practical delivery.
Work with Sanyou London
- Spec sheets, samples and pilots: VIW, DVIP, Flexible VIP and VIBB for housing, education and public buildings.
- Partnerships: universities, developers, contractors and distributors seeking space-efficient energy savings for hot-climate retrofit and new build.
Contact: Visit www.sanyoulondon.com or reach Sanyou London Customer Service.
Media & speaking enquiries: Professor Saim Memon
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