Huawei Talent Apartment Project
Project Name: Huawei Talent Apartment Project
Location: Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China
Construction Period: Started in 2023, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025
Applied Product: SUNTHERM Curtain Wall Rock Wool Board
Quantity Used: approx. 400,000 m²
Application Areas: External wall insulation, roofing and curtain wall thermal insulation, fire barriers
▶ Project Background
The Huawei Talent Apartment Project is a key residential community developed to meet Huawei’s demand for high-quality staff housing in Shanghai. Closely aligned with Huawei’s strategic industrial layout in the region, the project is designed to attract and retain top talents by providing a comfortable, safe, and modern living environment.
The project requires exceptionally high standards for thermal insulation, fire safety, energy efficiency, and long-term durability, aiming to achieve:
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Comfort & Energy Saving: Efficient insulation systems to reduce energy consumption and improve indoor comfort.
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Fire Safety: Strict compliance with Class A1 non-combustible standard to ensure residential safety.
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Green & Sustainable: Meeting Shanghai’s Three-Star Green Building standards, promoting low-carbon development.
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Long-Term Reliability: Extending service life and reducing overall maintenance costs.
✨ SUNTHERM Solution
1. Material Selection
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High-density SUNTHERM Curtain Wall Rock Wool Board (120 kg/m³, A1 non-combustible, λ ≤0.040 W/m·K).
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Excellent thermal insulation and fire protection, meeting the requirements of high-rise residential buildings.
2. Construction Optimization
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Dual anchoring system (adhesive + fasteners) for long-term stability.
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Double-layer staggered installation to minimize thermal bridging.
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Integrated horizontal and vertical fire barriers for enhanced fire safety.
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Alkaline-resistant mesh and protective coatings applied for crack resistance and weather durability.
3. System Integration & Management
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BIM technology used to simulate system layout, ensuring installation accuracy.
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Close collaboration with façade and architectural design teams to integrate aesthetics with performance.
✅ Project Outcomes
| Indicator | Before Application | After Application | Improvement Effect |
| Fire Safety | Class B1 | Class A1 | Upgraded to meet high-rise standards |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.045–0.055 W/(m·K) | ≤0.040 W/(m·K) | ~20% improvement in insulation |
| Durability | 15–20 years | ≥25 years | Service life extended by 25% |
| Energy Efficiency | Baseline | +20% improvement | Reduced heating & cooling demand |
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Energy Saving: Overall building energy consumption reduced by ~20%.
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Reliability: Fully compliant with fire safety, insulation, and green building standards.
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Cost Efficiency: Life-cycle maintenance costs reduced by ~18%.
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Social Value: A model project for high-quality, low-carbon staff housing in Shanghai.
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★ Project Summary
By adopting the SUNTHERM Curtain Wall Rock Wool Board System, the Huawei Talent Apartment Project has successfully achieved multiple objectives: energy efficiency, fire safety, insulation, and long-term durability. This project not only enhances residential comfort and building performance but also sets a replicable benchmark for large-scale residential and talent housing projects in cold and high-density urban environments.