OVUM CUBIC was named a winner at the 2027 German Design Award.
The stackable Brine Heat Pump received the “Winner” award in the Excellent Product Design discipline, Energy category.
The German Design Council has named the OVUM CUBIC a “Winner” at the 2027 German Design Award. It was recognized in the Excellent Product Design discipline, Energy category. The awards ceremony will take place on January 29, 2027.
Winner in the Energy Category
CUBIC is one of 584 projects that received the “Winner” award in the Excellent Product Design discipline at the 2027 German Design Award. The only higher distinction is the Gold Award, which, according to the organizers, is typically awarded to one or two projects per category.
OVUM Heiztechnik is listed in the online gallery as both the company and the design: our team was responsible for the development and design of the CUBIC. The awards ceremony will take place on January 29, 2027, in Frankfurt am Main.
CUBIC at a Glance
The CUBIC is a brine heat pump consisting of stackable modules. Heat Pump, hydraulic, and cooling modules are combined vertically to form a heating system with a capacity range of 7 to 54 kW. Because the modules are stacked on top of one another, the plant requires little floor space.
Each module contains 150 g of the natural refrigerant R290 (propane). With this fill quantity, the CUBIC can be installed inside a building without the need for gas detectors, forced ventilation, or other safety devices. Up to ten energy sources can be integrated via the MIRA+ Control. The CUBIC is patented in Austria (AT 527730), and OVUM has granted a license to M-Tec GmbH in Pinsdorf.
How the German Design Award is awarded
The German Design Council has awarded the prize since 2012. Only products and projects previously nominated by the German Design Council are eligible to participate in the jury session. The evaluation process is multi-stage, culminating in a two-day jury meeting. The 2027 jury consists of 43 members from business, academia, science, and industry, representing 15 nationalities.
A design award, not a technical proof.
The German Design Award recognizes design. The efficiency, sound level, or environmental impact of a heat pump are demonstrated through technical tests and data sheets, not through a design award.
Thanks!
This award recognizes everyone on the team involved in the development, design, and manufacturing of the CUBIC. Thanks also to our specialist partners who plan and install CUBIC systems, and to the jury of the German Design Award.