Australian-Made, Green Star–Aligned Low-Profile PVC Ductwork for Space-Constrained HVAC & Ventilation Projects

EcoDuct is Australia’s leading low-profile PVC ductwork system, engineered to solve ceiling-height, riser-depth and services-clash constraints in multi-residential, mixed-use, hotel, retail and refurbishment projects. Manufactured in Geelong, Victoria, EcoDuct is built using up to 50% recycled PVC, is 100% recyclable, low-VOC, and carries Best Environmental Practice (BEP) PVC certification, providing a clear pathway to Green Star Responsible Products credits.

EcoDuct is stocked nationally, offering rapid turnaround times and a simplified, lightweight alternative to conventional sheet-metal ductwork.

Low-Profile PVC Ductwork – Lightweight, Fast to Install & BCA-Compliant

Technical & Construction Advantages

• Slimline profile ideal for restricted ceiling voids & congested services
• Lightweight PVC for faster installation & reduced manual-handling risk
• Corrosion-free, moisture-resistant, ideal for coastal/humid buildings
• Tested to AS/NZS 1530.3 (Ignitability 0, Spread 0, Smoke ≤3)
• AS 4254.2–compliant rigid duct pathway
• NCC-aligned performance
• Long service life with minimal deterioration
• Supports Green Star Responsible Products credits (BEP-PVC certified)

Industry Recognition

EcoDuct’s technical and sustainability credentials are independently supported across industry sources:

Good Design Award — Engineering & Sustainability Recognition

Highlights include:

• Up to 50% recycled content
• 100% recyclable material
• Low-profile design solving real construction constraints
• Full fire and smoke hazard testing
• Designed for sustainable, modern construction methods
  https://good-design.org/projects/ecoduct-low-profile-pvc-duct/

Vinyl Council of Australia — BEP-PVC Certified (Green Star Pathway)

EcoDuct 300 Series was the first PVC duct system added to the Best Environmental Practice PVC Register, confirming verified environmental responsibility and direct alignment with Green Star Responsible Products credits.
https://www.vinyl.org.au/component/k2/item/160-ducting-systems-join-best-environmental-practice-pvc-register

Geelong Advertiser — Local Manufacturing & Environmental Innovation

Features EcoDuct as a Geelong-based environmental innovation, created to solve high-rise construction constraints using recycled PVC and sustainable manufacturing methods.
https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/business/geelong-business/geelong-company-develops-environmentallyfriendly-pvc-duct-ecoduct/news-story/36c5e55d8ae49c5793f0f5ff0f55adbf

Times News Group — National/International Growth & Supply Capability

Reports EcoDuct’s expansion, scaling of production capacity, and strategic ability to support large construction projects with consistent national delivery.
https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/surfcoasttimes/news/global-dreams-for-geelong-manufacturer/

HIA Australian GreenSmart Award Recognition

EcoDuct has been recognised by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) as an Australian GreenSmart Award winner, acknowledging its sustainability credentials, recycled PVC content and innovative low-profile design that reduces material use and supports environmentally responsible construction. The award reinforces EcoDuct’s position as a leading Green Star–aligned ventilation product in the Australian market.

https://www.ecoduct.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-HIA-GreenSmart-Awards-overall-release.pdf

AIRAH

EcoDuct’s 300-Series low-profile PVC ducting system was recognised by AIRAH’s HVAC&R News for winning the HIA GreenSmart  EcoDuct takes out HIA award | HVAC&R News

How EcoDuct Meets Australian Standards

EcoDuct has been independently tested by AWTA to AS/NZS 1530.3, achieving Ignitability 0, Spread of Flame 0 and Smoke Developed 3. These results meet the NCC Deemed-to-Satisfy thresholds required for AS 4254.2 rigid ductwork, confirming EcoDuct performs to the same fire-hazard standard expected of compliant metal duct.

https://www.ecoduct.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ecoduct-Green-Guaranteed-Product-Catalogue-2021.pdf

 

 

Why Engineers, ESD Consultants, FM teams, and Contractors choose EcoDuct

 

Why Consulting Engineers Specify EcoDuct

• 1. Solves Services-Clash, Ceiling-Height & Riser-Depth Constraints

EcoDuct prevents the need for bulkheads and redesign in projects with limited ceiling depth — common in apartments, hotels and mixed-use podiums.

• 2. Fully Compliant with NCC & Australian Standards

With AS 4254.2 rigid-duct alignment and AS/NZS 1530.3 fire performance (Ignitability 0, Spread 0, Smoke ≤3), engineers can specify EcoDuct with confidence.

• 3. Ideal for High-Density & Mixed-Use Projects

Engineers rely on the system for:

• Bathroom/laundry/kitchen exhaust
• Tight retail corridors
• Back-of-house zones
• Podium mixed-use ceiling spaces

• 4. Perfect for Retrofits & Adaptive Reuse

EcoDuct’s compact profile solves ventilation upgrades without structural changes.

Why Mechanical Contractors Use EcoDuct

• Lightweight = faster installation
• Easy cutting and joining (no metal fabrication tools)
• Ideal for apartment bathrooms, laundries & tight risers
• Less strain, fewer injuries, and faster ceiling closure
• Predictable supply due to local manufacturing

Why Facilities Managers Value EcoDuct

• PVC is corrosion-proof, ideal for humid / coastal buildings
• Reduced deterioration vs metal duct
• Low-profile geometry reduces invasive maintenance
• Easier to retrofit, upgrade and extend ventilation systems

Why ESD Consultants Specify EcoDuct

ESD professionals select EcoDuct for projects requiring demonstrated sustainability outcomes, material transparency and Green Star alignment.

• 1. High Recycled Content & Circular-Economy Credentials

EcoDuct uses up to 50% recycled PVC and is 100% recyclable, supporting circular-material strategies and LCA modelling.

• 2. BEP-PVC Certification = Direct Green Star Responsible Products Pathway

The Vinyl Council’s BEP-PVC certification is officially recognised under Green Star.
EcoDuct 300 Series was the first PVC duct to achieve this.
https://www.vinyl.org.au/component/k2/item/160-ducting-systems-join-best-environmental-practice-pvc-register

• 3. Improved Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

EcoDuct’s low-VOC, corrosion-free PVC helps reduce:

• metal particulate contamination
• duct corrosion
• mould/moisture interactions
  Supporting IEQ and WELL-aligned ventilation outcomes.

• 4. Lower Embodied Energy vs Sheet Metal

PVC has lower embodied energy than galvanised steel.
Combined with recycled content, EcoDuct supports LCA, embodied-carbon reporting and ESG documentation.
Good Design Award reference
https://good-design.org/projects/ecoduct-low-profile-pvc-duct/

• 5. Simplifies Sustainable Refurbishment & Adaptive Reuse

Low-profile duct reduces demolition, ceiling loss and waste — supporting circular-economy retrofit outcomes.

Applications

EcoDuct is widely used in:

• High-rise residential ventilation
• Hotels & resorts
• Retail and commercial ceilings
• Mixed-use podiums
• Heritage / adaptive reuse projects
• Bathroom, laundry & kitchen exhaust
• Low-profile fresh air & make-up air pathways
• Ventilation retrofits where metal duct cannot fit