EcoDuct Market Update 02 July 2026
EcoDuct chosen for iconic No.1 Poultry retrofit project
We are thrilled to announce that EcoDuct Transformative Ductwork Technology has been selected as the only HVAC ductwork for the prestigious UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Commercial Retrofit Live Project Demonstrator.
The live project, the refurbishment of London's iconic, Grade II* listed No.1 Poultry, is a groundbreaking initiative led by the UKGBC, Breakthrough Energy, and FORE Partnership to accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions in commercial real estate.
Being named in the final Stage 3 specifications for this landmark development serves as a true testament to the unique, high-performance, and deeply sustainable nature of EcoDuct.
Why EcoDuct Was Chosen for No.1 Poultry
Commercial retrofits are notoriously complex, especially when balancing strict heritage conservation with ambitious environmental targets like BREEAM Outstanding and net-zero carbon goals
EcoDuct was integrated early into the design process to solve critical embodied carbon and installation challenges:
📉 Unmatched Carbon Reductions: EcoDuct delivers circa 75% lower embodied carbon (CO2e) compared to traditional metal ductwork and traditional insulation wrap.
🍃 Ultra-Lightweight Innovation: It is up to 85% lighter than insulated metal ductwork, drastically reducing structural load and simplifying spatial restrictions.
⚡ Ultimate Efficiency: Fabricated from high-performance phenolic insulation panels, its single-fit design integrates duct and insulation to optimise airflow and thermal efficiency, maximise airtightness and minimise energy loss.
🔄 Zero Site Waste:True to circular economy principles, surplus material and waste from the site is returned to be fully reused or recycled.
To quote the UKGBC, "This project, delivered in collaboration with Breakthrough Energy and FORE Partnership, demonstrates a practical, repeatable process for identifying and selecting innovative retrofit solutions within a live commercial project. By making both the process and selected solutions visible, we hope to support wider adoption of innovation across the built environment sector and help project teams integrate sustainable solutions with greater confidence."
Unlocking Credibility for Your Next Project
If the UK's most rigorous sustainability pioneers trust EcoDuct to deliver on a high-profile, historically sensitive landmark like No.1 Poultry, imagine what it can do to future-proof your upcoming projects?
Whether you are aiming to optimise ventilation performance and efficiency, meet strict ESG criteria, achieve premium building certifications, or drastically lower whole-life carbon footprints, EcoDuct is no longer just an innovative alternative - it is a proven, industry-vetted standard.