Three awards were handed out this year, as well as two honorable mentions.
Ceramicas Diago received the Alfa de Oro for Ligeramica, a base tile for lightweight floors reinforced by a structural architectural design. Consideration was given by the judges to Ligeramica’s contribution to weight reduction in ceramic floor tiles. The technique represents a considerable savings on raw materials, handling, energy, and freight costs. The 33% reduction in mass is achieved using a rib design gleaned from complex structural calculations, the company says.