Focus on innovation
Designplus by ISH
The latest developments and pioneering ideas combined with exceptional design were at the centre of the Designplus Award. This prestigious award was given by ISH in cooperation with Stylepark, magazine for architecture and design, and honours outstanding innovations and sustainable designs in the sanitation, heating and air-conditioning technology sector.
Categories were introduced for the first time at ISH 2025 in order to structure the product submissions in a targeted manner and cover the entire range of products at the trade fair.
- Water & Efficiency +
Innovative solutions for using water more efficiently and reducing consumption - HVAC & Sustainability +
Sustainable technologies in heating and air conditioning technology that focus on environmental friendliness - Smart & Control +
Intelligent systems for controlling devices through to entire technical building equipment systems - Design & Innovation +
Combinations of advanced design and innovative technology - Young Innovators +
Exclusively for start-ups and young innovators, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. - Sustainable Exhibition Stand +
exhibitors whose exhibition stands impress with their sustainable design and use of environmentally friendly materials
On March 17, the Designplus Award was presented at the Design Plaza. From more than 160 entries, 13 outstanding solutions were selected that combine functionality and aesthetics at the highest level. Both the nominated and the winning products were on display in an exclusive special exhibition during the entire ISH. This presentation offered trade visitors the opportunity to experience the innovative strength and creative diversity of the industry at first hand.
On 4 February, the jury meeting for the Designplus Award by ISH took place. The independent jury of experts – consisting of renowned experts from the sanitation and heating industry such as Elke Oechsner (Managing Director Heizungs-Journal Verlags GmbH), Prof. Amandus Samsøe Sattler (ensømble studio architektur, President DGNB e.V.), Matthias Thiel (Consultant Business Administration Data Management, Demographic Change at ZVSHK – Zentralverband Sanitär Heizung Klima), Jens Wischmann (Managing Director of VDS – Vereinigung Deutsche Sanitärwirtschaft e.V. & Managing Director of VdZ – Wirtschaftsvereinigung Gebäude und Energie e.V.) as well as Stylepark AG (Magazine for Architecture and Design) – evaluated the submissions according to the highest quality standards. Particular emphasis was placed on sustainability, degree of innovation, as well as functional and aesthetic aspects.
More informationZVSHK Product Award
Outstanding products were the focus of the ZVSHK Product Award. The German Sanitation, Heating and Air-Conditioning Association (ZVSHK) once again awarded the ‘Bathroom Comfort for Generations’ design prize at ISH 2025.
For the first time, bathroom designs by craftsmen were also honoured with a special prize. A jury of experts selected the winners from all submissions. The award ceremony took place on 20 March 2025.