SHP-O recognised with triple international design honours
STIEBEL ELTRON’s SHP-O hot water heat pump, known in Europe as the WWK-I Plus, has been recognised with three of the world’s most prestigious design honours in 2025: German Design Award Gold, iF Design Award, and Red Dot Award: Product Design.
German Design Award Gold is the highest distinction conferred by the German Design Council, awarded only to pioneering products that set new international standards in design and innovation.
iF Design Award is one of the world’s most respected design competitions, judged by a panel of global experts across criteria including idea, form, function, differentiation, and impact.
Red Dot Award: Product Design recognises outstanding product design across industries, with winners selected for their innovation, usability, and aesthetic quality by an international jury.
Celebrated for its elegant design, outstanding efficiency, and use of the eco-friendly refrigerant R290, the SHP-O represents the next generation of hot water heat pumps. With quiet operation, intuitive controls, and a slimline profile suited to a range of installation spaces, it delivers high performance in a clean, modern form.
These awards reflect STIEBEL ELTRON’s design philosophy, which prioritises timeless aesthetics, improved efficiency, sustainable refrigerants, and ease of installation for trade partners. This balance of form and function is central to the company’s latest product developments.
Trusted name in heat pump technologyWith almost 50 years of heat pump expertise, STIEBEL ELTRON continues to set industry benchmarks for quality, innovation, and sustainability – now globally recognised with award-winning design to match.