Core Viewpoint - The construction of "good houses" is recognized as a new direction for the building materials industry, emphasizing the importance of high-quality materials, standards, and services in housing development [1][4]. Group 1: Building Materials Industry Development - The implementation of the "Residential Project Specification" on May 1 supports high-quality development in residential projects [1]. - The Chinese government has proposed to enhance the entire chain of housing design, construction, maintenance, and service levels, promoting the construction of safe, comfortable, green, and smart "good houses" [1]. - The building materials industry in China has developed a comprehensive system covering over 30 sub-industries and more than 1,000 products, with a focus on advanced materials such as energy-saving, functional, and intelligent materials [1][2]. Group 2: Trends in Energy-Saving Materials - Key trends in energy-saving materials include high performance, such as aerogel glass with superior insulation and soundproofing properties, and composite materials like graphene heating materials that combine multiple functions [2]. - The development of biomass materials, which utilize natural materials like bamboo and wood, is also gaining traction [2]. - The core factor for the promotion of new energy-saving materials is the high adaptability of performance to cost [2]. Group 3: New Materials Industry Growth - The output value of China's new materials industry has increased from 1 trillion yuan in 2012 to 6.8 trillion yuan in 2022, with expectations to reach 10 trillion yuan this year [3]. - The new materials sector is transitioning from a focus on solving basic availability issues to meeting major national strategic needs and enhancing international competitiveness [3]. - Future developments will focus on strategic and future industry demands, including advanced basic materials and innovative functional materials [3]. Group 4: Transformations in Material Development - The development of new materials is undergoing three transformations: changes in research paradigms, performance requirements, and preparation scenarios [3]. - The integration of artificial intelligence in material design and research is shifting the paradigm from data-driven to AI-driven approaches [3]. - New manufacturing systems and extreme manufacturing requirements are redefining material preparation and performance expectations [3].