The sensory TOCCO<\/strong> hardware collection also received the 2024 Green GOOD DESIGN\u00ae Award<\/strong> for its contribution to sustainable development, highlighting its environmental, social, and economic characteristics within a diverse context of international excellence.<\/p>\n TOCCO has now received an Honorable Mention<\/strong> for its innovative character in the Industrial Design<\/strong> category. The Plan Award 2025<\/strong>, held in Milano, brought together architects and designers from around the world to celebrate the best in interior design, architecture, and urban planning among 400 finalists selected from over 1,000 projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n pba<\/strong>\u2019s goal is to provide designers with a collection of inclusive and sustainable door hardware<\/strong>, enabling the design of spaces that are more sensory-inclusive and sustainable. This offering gives designers the ability to create environments where diverse user needs are accommodated through a range of options.<\/p>\n The grip<\/strong> of the TOCCO Collection is made of ECONYL\u00ae<\/strong>, 100% regenerated nylon<\/strong> from waste such as fishing nets, old carpets destined for landfills, plastic components and fabric scraps from mills. As well as being a solution on waste, ECONYL\u00ae is also better when it comes to climate change. It reduces the global warming impact<\/strong> of nylon by up to 90% compared with the material from oil.<\/p>\n TOCCO Collection has been designed to be easy disassembled<\/strong>, facilitating recycling<\/strong> the different components at end of life<\/strong>. The collection has an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)<\/strong> and it contributes to satisfying LEED<\/strong> requirements, contributing to building a sustainable future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are honored to receive this recognition,\u201d <\/em>says Francesca Masiero<\/strong>, President of pba<\/strong>. \u201cWe design, industrialize, and manufacture accessories for doors, windows, and furniture with the belief that introducing something new to the world carries endless consequences that must be handled responsibly. Our TOCCO Collection embodies our commitment to sustainability and truly responsible practices.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Committed to the goals of sustainable development and environmental and social sustainability \u2013 inclusivity<\/strong>; given that sustainability cannot ignore the centrality of the individual, pba is advancing sustainable and inclusive practices<\/strong> within the design industry.<\/p>\n \u201cInclusiveness, beauty for all, responsibility for the choices made on what, with whom and how, and sustainability. Because we cannot avoid to be sustainable if we truly believe in the \u201cfor all\u201d which is the reason why the TOCCO Collection combines everyone and everything.<\/em>\u201d says Erica Anesi<\/strong>, CEO of pba<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The project emphasizes the significance of social sustainability alongside economic and environmental aspects<\/strong>, recognizing the importance of neurodiversity<\/strong> in design. By fostering adaptable spaces, the design encourages participation and upholds the dignity for all individuals.<\/p>\n Implementing sustainable cooperation and participation, deeply rooted in culture, is closely linked to social sustainability.\u00a0Sustainable development<\/strong>\u00a0must consider a multitude of components, including\u00a0economic<\/strong>,\u00a0environmental<\/strong>, and\u00a0social<\/strong>\u00a0factors. While sustainability has often focused on economic and environmental aspects, it is increasingly essential to encompass social factors in discussions of community development. Moreover, when addressing\u00a0inclusivity<\/strong>, it is vital to incorporate the needs of neurodiverse individuals.\u00a0Sensory Inclusive<\/strong>\u00a0Design aims to address the sensitivities of neurodiverse people towards perceptive and sensory stimuli.<\/p>\n Additionally, the research aims to further explore perceptions of inclusivity and sustainability among different groups, classifying its components into\u00a0measurable variables<\/strong>. A psychophysical study evaluated the significance of these variables in expressing inclusivity and sustainability, while a\u00a0questionnaire<\/strong>\u00a0was used to identify overlooked categories of inclusivity and their links to\u00a0tertiary-expressive qualities<\/strong>. Overall, the project aims to deepen the understanding of inclusive and sustainable design and its\u00a0impact on community well-being<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Furthermore,\u00a0TOCCO hardware<\/strong>\u00a0components are designed to be interchangeable and employ standard fixing systems, allowing them to be seamlessly integrated into renewal projects without the need to replace existing doors or components. This\u00a0sustainable<\/strong>,\u00a0interchangeable<\/strong>, and\u00a0sensory-sensitive<\/strong>\u00a0nature of the Tocco collection reflects a deep commitment to sustainability in all its aspects. By offering\u00a0neurodiverse<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0neurotypical<\/strong>\u00a0individuals the ability to choose from various situations and environments within the same space, designers can uphold dignity and\u00a0autonomy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The research results were presented during the\u00a0Lectio Magistralis<\/strong>\u00a0held at the\u00a0University of Venice IUAV<\/strong>\u00a0in the presence of the scientific committee of the\u00a0Department of Architecture<\/strong>. During the event, Prof. Michele Sinico, Dr. Sophia Diaz, Dr. Samantha Barbolan, and Dr. Aristea Klanac shared the\u00a0methods used<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0outcomes achieved<\/strong>, engaging in a dialogue with Erica Anesi, CEO of\u00a0pba S.p.A<\/strong>., and Maria Giovanna Sandrini, CCO of\u00a0Aquafil S.p.A.<\/strong>, about the\u00a0role of sustainable and inclusive design<\/strong>\u00a0and the importance of material choices in achieving\u00a0sustainable development goals<\/strong>. They also discussed the need to explore these aspects not only from a technical standpoint but also by questioning how the values of\u00a0inclusion<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0sustainability<\/strong>\u00a0should be\u00a0communicated<\/strong>\u00a0to the design world.<\/p>\n The final results<\/strong> of the research are available upon request. pba offers engaging presentations<\/strong> and provides the Research Results Document<\/strong> to share with the architectural and design communities the data and findings on how the TOCCO Collection communicates inclusiveness and sustainability through its tertiary-expressive qualities.<\/p>\n pba<\/strong> collaborated with RainlightSTUDIO<\/strong> and Kay Sargent<\/strong>, Cognitive and Sensory Wellbeing Design Consultant, on this revolutionary hardware collection.<\/p>\n To be contacted by our architectural representatives to\u00a0<\/span>present the results to your firm<\/strong>, please contacts our team: marketing@pba.it<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span>See the video of the Lectio Magistralis at IUAV<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/portale.devila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The_Plan_Award_News_1-1.jpg\")
The Plan Award<\/strong> is an annual international prize that celebrates excellence in architecture, interior design, and urban planning. With twenty categories and more than a thousand submissions each year, it offers architects, designers, and planners a significant platform to engage with a global community<\/strong> and contribute to the ongoing discussion of key issues shaping the industry today.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/portale.devila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The_Plan_Award_News_2-1.jpg\")
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pba<\/strong> aimed to deepen the understanding of sensory stimulation<\/strong> within the built environment and its impact on the individuals who inhabit it. In collaboration with the University of Venice \u2013 IUAV<\/strong>, pba<\/strong> conducted research<\/strong> to explore how the TOCCO Collection<\/strong> communicates inclusiveness and sustainability<\/strong> through its tertiary-expressive properties.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/portale.devila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The_Plan_Award_News_4.jpg\")
Creating versatile and adaptable environments not only accommodates individual preferences but also combats stigma and segregation, promoting\u00a0equality<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0integration<\/strong>, which ultimately enhances perceived well-being. This holistic approach underscores the importance of inclusivity in interior design as a means of fostering\u00a0sustainable<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0supportive<\/strong>\u00a0communities.<\/p>\n