Heau

No more waiting for hot water and not a single litre wasted: after 1,263 prototypes, Heau’s patented technology is now a reality. The result is ultimate comfort with maximum environmental impact.

The jury on Heau:

Heau impresses with its strong combination of execution, ease of use and sustainability. Installation and maintenance have been carefully considered, with lasting accessibility for the technician and a solution that allows repairs without unnecessary damage. At the same time, user comfort is combined with passive operation and considerable annual water savings. The design and communication also make the sustainability claim clear and convincing.

What does this award mean to you?

It’s a fantastic recognition for the whole team and the entire journey, with all its obstacles, that led to this success. It opens doors to major players, helping us accelerate our sustainability mission and prove that premium comfort and maximum environmental impact can go hand in hand. We hope this will also enable us to add several great showcase projects to our portfolio.

What makes your project so special?

Everyone knows the frustration of waiting for hot water and the waste that goes with it. What makes our project so special to my mind is that, for us, sustainability doesn’t mean making sacrifices. With our technology, making things more sustainable actually takes comfort to a whole new level: you get hot water instantly while saving thousands of litres at the same time. The two go hand in hand.

How does it contribute to a better world?

The climate transition is the greatest challenge of our generation. I firmly believe that we must and can solve this challenge through technology, and that’s exactly what we’re working towards every day at Heau. We’re putting an end to water and energy waste. No more litres of drinking water down the drain, no more lost heat; just instant hot water, intelligent engineering and effortless implementation for the consumer.