RICHARDSON, Texas — Lennox Industries has been recognized with a 2022 GOOD DESIGN Award in the Building Materials category for its Dave Lennox Signature Collection SL25XPV heat pump. Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd., the annual awards program highlights design excellence worldwide.

The GOOD DESIGN program received a record-breaking number of submissions from manufacturers and industrial and graphic design firms from over 55 countries, all representing designs ranging from sustainability, superior design, and unparalleled function. Submissions to the program are judged by a jury of design professionals and  industry specialists on criteria for the highest aesthetic in terms of design, new technologies, function, energy efficiency, and sensitivity to the environment, among others.

"On behalf of Lennox Industries and our world-class engineering and product teams, we are honored to be part of this year's distinguished GOOD DESIGN Awards program," said John Whinery, VP of product management, Lennox Industries. "The SL25XPV is the most precise and efficient heat pump on the market, representing Lennox' dedication to sustainability-driven innovation and unwavering focus on quality."

The variable-capacity SL25XPV heat pump is an ENERGY STAR certified product, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting rigorous energy efficiency levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The technology allows homeowners from even the coldest climates in the U.S. to take advantage of up to 58% in cost savings per year. The SL25XPV is part of the Dave Lennox Signature Collection and Lennox' Ultimate Comfort System.