Polar Bear Design is pleased to be among the inspiring global design talent to have been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s SBID International Design Awards for its entry, Zentium Pro Thermostat in the Residential Product of the Year Finalist category.
At Polar Bear, we design and engineer state-of-the-art integrated HVAC solutions with significantly more functionality and design aesthetic than anything else available in the market.
An industry-leading solution that is the most cost effective, least complex, and enables our key partners to deliver a completely integrated and tailored solution for their projects.
Evaluated by a panel of distinguished, industry-leading experts for design functionality, innovation, creativity and technical execution, an SBID Award is considered one of the most coveted accolades for design excellence. Success in this GOLD-rated Awards programme demonstrates the highest level of design skill and professional mastery across the interior design profession.
The luxury Zentium Pro Thermostat is an advanced wall-mounted dual room, heating and cooling thermostat that can be integrated with Audio Visual (AV) and Building Management Systems (BMS) controls. It also has the unique ability to be physically paired with light switches with exclusive styling options. It is designed to be customised, offering a wide variety of finishes and RAL matching.
The design blends modern technology with a traditional tactile control that delivers a unique client experience that is incredibly intuitive. Luxury finishes including Satin, Antique, Matt, Bright Chromes, Bright Rose Gold, 14k Gold and custom digital crowns using materials such as carbon fibre, wood, acrylics and gold. Polar Bear Design offer bespoke options to match interior needs.
The thermostat uses digital crown temperature control, with a warm red ring lighting glow to indicate the heating is activated and a cool blue glow for the cooling system. It can be used to control heating, cooling, towel radiators, hot water.
To complete the final stage of judging, the public are now invited to vote for their favourite finalist designs - accounting for an impressive 30% of the overall results! To show your support for Polar Bear Design and cast your votes.
The public vote will close on 24 August at 5pm (BST).
The SBID International Design Awards
The SBID International Design Awards attracts entries from over 85 countries worldwide, serving to recognise, reward and celebrate global design excellence. As a champion of design standards across Interior Design, Product Design and Fit-Out, winning an SBID Award signifies an outstanding industry achievement with recognition that spans the globe, showcasing the world’s best design talent on its globally-respected stage.
The Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID)
The UK’s leading accreditation body for the professional interior design industry. From commercial to residential sectors, SBID supports competence and best practice at all levels to guide and measure the profession through its unique interior design accreditation. SBID Accreditation demonstrates professionalism and distinguishes qualified interior designers as trained and knowledgeable practitioners. For over a decade SBID has represented the interior design industry in government and trade, creating a widely recognised benchmark for professional standards to develop future growth.
