VASO by Eco is a world-first construction innovation, building sustainable homes at speed to support Scotland’s net zero and sustainability goals.

VASO by Eco’s build solutions create buildings from panels manufactured from recycled glass, providing affordable, low energy cost, low carbon homes.

The innovation, designed and developed in Dumfries and Galloway, has now been shortlisted for an award by BE-ST, Scotland's national innovation centre for construction and the built environment.

VASO by Eco has been shortlisted for a Circular Economy Award in BE-ST’s Accelerate to Zero Awards 2025. 

BE-ST’s awards celebrate the businesses, organisations and individuals making the biggest contribution to decarbonisation in the built environment and championing a just transition to zero carbon.

BE-ST works with organisations across the built environment sector, including industry at all levels, universities and colleges, and the public and third sector, to come up with new ways to transform the built environment to become stronger, more sustainable, and smarter.

Sustainable innovation in build systems—particularly industrialised construction methods such as Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and modular/offsite building—is increasingly recognised as a strategic enabler within the Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan.

Aligning with national strategies like Housing to 2040, VASO by Eco recognises the need for collaborative action to address housing pressures. Its recycled glass panels offer superior thermal performance, fire resistance, and durability. They are also backed by a 60-year Lloyds of London warranty. 

Eddie Black, Eco Group’s founder and MD, said: “With VASO by Eco we have a solution which is going to prove a complete game-changer for the Scottish, UK, and worldwide construction industry.

“This recognition from the esteemed judges at BE-ST is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable innovation and our dedication to driving meaningful change across the built environment.

“This achievement is a significant milestone for our business and underscores the hard work, passion, and innovative spirit that each member of our team brings to VASO by Eco. We have consistently aimed to push the boundaries of sustainable practices and to be acknowledged in this way is truly rewarding.

“VASO by Eco’s speed and efficiency can provide a systematic solution to the nation’s housing shortage. It will allow Scotland to be at the forefront of a building solution which will help solve the housing crisis here and in other places around the world.

“VASO by Eco’s modular build system can erect a four-bedroom house super structure in just four days, with panels manufactured in under four hours. This rapid deployment capability directly supports a national priority to increase housing supply to meet urgent demand and circular economy growth targets.”

VASO by Eco’s new build system and building modules, which use circular processes and advanced materials, will reduce the cost of living in new builds.

Eddie said: “This circular innovation creates a new build system and building modules with scalable manufacturing, providing large amounts of housing quickly and sustainably where it is most required.

“It’s also a solution which will create green economy jobs - helping young people gain new skills, apprenticeships and reskilling others to create new career opportunities.

“We are delighted VASO by Eco has been chosen by BE-ST as a finalist, and we look forward to an event which brings together the best of Scottish innovation, all with a shared vision of building a more sustainable future.”

BE-ST’s Accelerate to Zero Awards 2025, sponsored by Anderson Strathern, Scotland Excel, KORE Retrofit, Harley Haddow, and ValoremFirst, take place on November 6, at Òran Mór in Glasgow.