2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

Ultra-Slim Medium Static Pressure Duct Unit

Entrant Company

Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Energy Products & Devices

Client's Name

Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

Narrow ceiling spaces often leave traditional compact ducted units struggling, either making installation impossible or forcing performance compromises. This solution introduces the industry’s thinnest unit, with an overall thickness of just 245 mm, successfully overcoming the size and performance limitations of conventional products in low-ceiling spaces (≤300 mm). It expands application scenarios, making it suitable for residences with low ceilings and finely decorated commercial spaces, meeting the stringent spatial aesthetic demands of modern architecture.
The unit delivers three core performance innovations—powerful airflow, ultra-quiet operation, and high energy efficiency. Leveraging second-generation centrifugal fan technology, it achieves an ultra-high static pressure output of 160 Pa, supporting air duct lengths up to 30 meters and increasing airflow reach by 100% compared with conventional units. This effectively addresses the common limitations of short airflow reach and insufficient air pressure in compact ducted units, meeting multi-room zoning and long-distance air supply needs, and enhancing user comfort and system flexibility. The unit also integrates second-generation baffle rings, segmented contact damping, and an integrated bracket design, reducing operational noise to as low as 35 dB(A)—the lowest in the industry. This effectively solves the noise problems of conventional compact ducted units, providing users with a library-level quiet environment. Moreover, the unit combines the industry’s smallest size and thinnest body with optimized airflow and the motor and control system, achieving the highest energy efficiency on the market. This design overturns the traditional assumption that “ultra-thin units are inherently low in efficiency”, reduces long-term operating costs for users, and aligns with the national “dual-carbon” strategy, delivering both economic and environmental benefits.

Credits

Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Xianguo Jiang
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Yingxu Hu
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Xun Zhao
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Hongqi Liang
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Chao Chen
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Jingwei Hu
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Shike Wang
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Zheng Zhang
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Ran Yang
Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Huiquan Liu
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