EcoDuct Market Update 08 August 2026
EcoDuct and BREEAM V7 Enhanced Alignment
The release of BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit Out V7 (RFO V7) marks the biggest evolution of the scheme in 12 years. Shifting away from purely compliance-based design, V7 demands measurable building performance, climate resilience, and rigorous whole-life value.
As project teams face a new learning curve, one choice is clear: EcoDuct is the only HVAC ductwork solution fully aligned with the technical demands of BREEAM RFO V7.
Here is how EcoDuct supports your project across BREEAM and V7’s most critical updates:
1. Whole-Life Carbon & MEP Assessment (Mat 01)
🌿 The V7 Shift: Mat 01 has been completely rewritten. It introduces mandatory embodied carbon reporting across concept, technical design, and post-construction stages, while expanding the assessment of MEP systems and benchmarking against carbon intensity targets.
⚙️ The EcoDuct Advantage: Traditional HVAC systems are often heavy contributors to embodied carbon. EcoDuct’s lightweight, highly efficient design drastically reduces embodied carbon emissions from raw material sourcing through installation, seamlessly supporting your Mat 01 carbon-intensity benchmarks.
2. Unlocking BREEAM Innovation Credits
💡 The Innovation Edge: EcoDuct is the only ductwork solution engineered to support BREEAM Innovation Credits. It enables project teams to push beyond standard compliance, helping your development stand out and secure higher certification tiers.
3. Strengthened Operational Performance (Ene 02 & Ene 08)
⚡ The V7 Shift: V7 bridges the gap between design intent and in-use performance, placing a heavier emphasis on predicting operational energy (Ene 02) and optimizing installed controls (Ene 08).
📊 The EcoDuct Advantage: EcoDuct delivers superior thermal performance and ultra-low air leakage rates. By minimizing thermal losses and pressure drops, it optimizes energy consumption and ensures your installed system operates at peak efficiency in real-world conditions.
4. Expanded Health & Wellbeing (Indoor Air Quality)
💨 The V7 Shift: V7 raises the bar for occupant well-being by enforcing enhanced Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) requirements and post-construction air quality testing.
🛡️ The EcoDuct Advantage: Designed to eliminate fibre migration and dust accumulation, EcoDuct promotes cleaner air distribution. Its non-toxic, hygienic materials help projects comfortably pass stringent post-construction air quality tests.
5. Climate Adaptation & Resilience
🌍 The V7 Shift: A brand-new, standalone Resilience category introduces dedicated issues for climate risk, operational continuity, and protection against hazards.
🏛️ The EcoDuct Advantage: Robust, durable, and engineered for longevity, EcoDuct secures operational continuity and long-term asset protection against environmental hazards.
Elevate Your Next Fit-Out or Refurbishment
Whether you are targeting the dedicated Fit Out route or a full Refurbishment assessment under V7’s new unified global framework, EcoDuct makes achieving high-tier BREEAM credits seamless.
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