The Designplus Award by ISH, in collaboration with Stylepark, has unveiled its 34 nominees for 2025. Recognised for setting the benchmark in water, heating, and air, ISH will showcase these innovations at an exclusive exhibition in Hall 5.1 throughout the fair.
A panel of industry experts selected the nominees from over 160 entries. The jury, including leaders from the sanitation and heating sectors, evaluated submissions based on sustainability, innovation, functionality, and aesthetics.
‘We have received a wide range of submissions from the plumbing, heating, energy, ventilation and software sectors,’ according to jury member Jens Wischmann.
’This is an impressive demonstration of how broadly based the HVAC industry is. It is particularly pleasing that we see not only excellent design but also highly innovative, solution-oriented products that represent real improvement. This makes me optimistic for an exciting ISH 2025.’
The solution orientation is in line with this year’s thematic focus of the ISH, which offers visitors a better orientation with eight solution areas.
The nominated products represent the industry’s entire diversity and show the latest developments in the following categories:
The nominated products span six categories:
- Water & Efficiency
- HVAC & Sustainability
- Smart & Control
- Design & Innovation
- Young Innovators
- Sustainable Exhibition Stand
The winners will be revealed on 17 March at a special ceremony in Hall 3.1.
The 2025 nominees demonstrate the breadth of the HVAC industry, with submissions from 24 countries showcasing the global impact of ISH. Both established industry players and emerging start-ups are represented, highlighting innovative solutions and advanced designs.
The Designplus Award celebrates ISH’s theme of forward-thinking solutions, aligned with the fair’s focus on offering sustainable and smart solutions for the built environment.
Discover the full list of nominees and their groundbreaking products here.
ISH 2025 will take place from 17 to 21 March, marking the world’s premier event for HVAC and water technologies.
For more details, visit ISH Awards
Pictured: Participants of the jury meeting. From left to right: Jens Wischmann (Managing Director of VDS – Vereinigung Deutsche Sanitärwirtschaft e.V. & Managing Director of VdZ – Wirtschaftsvereinigung Gebäude und Energie e.V.), Matthias Thiel (Consultant Business Administration, Data Management, Demographic Change at ZVSHK – Zentralverband Sanitär Heizung Klima), Elke Oechsner (Managing Director Heizungs-Journal Verlags GmbH), Stefan Seitz (Director ISH Brand Management), Franziska von Schumann (Publisher & Board Member Stylepark), Prof. Amandus Samsøe Sattler (ensømble studio architektur, President DGNB e.V.), Anna Moldenhauer (Editor-in-chief Stylepark Magazine), Robert Volhard (Founder, Publisher & Board Member Stylepark). Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH