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Ant-Inspired Tech Cools Buildings, Saves Energy Globally
9 Apr
Summary
- i2Cool launches 4th anniversary global tour in Vietnam.
- Technology offers electricity-free cooling using material science.
- Solutions deployed in over 500 projects across nearly 30 countries.
i2Cool, a company originating from the City University of Hong Kong, has commenced its 4th anniversary global tour in Vietnam, themed '4ward Thinking, 4ward Cooling'. This initiative showcases their innovative, electricity-free cooling technology, which utilizes biomimicry inspired by Saharan silver ants. The material-based solution achieves surface cooling through high solar reflectivity and mid-infrared emissivity, eliminating the need for electricity or refrigerants.
The tour's first phase in Vietnam included stops in Haiphong, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. In Haiphong on March 24, i2Cool presented its technology and introduced a nano-particle that can be integrated into various materials for passive cooling. During VIETBUILD 2026 in Hanoi from March 26 to 30, the company displayed its full range of cooling solutions.
The Vietnam program concluded in Ho Chi Minh City with a community initiative at an elderly care facility, demonstrating the coating's effectiveness in a real-world setting. This initiative aims to improve thermal conditions and reduce energy consumption. The global tour will continue to Thailand, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, focusing on partnerships and market opportunities in diverse climates.
This tour coincides with an anticipated growth in the passive cooling market, projected to exceed a 26% compound annual growth rate, driven by the demand for energy-efficient solutions. i2Cool's technology contributes to a low-carbon future.
