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  • Lessons Old and New: Cubicle/Partition Design Strategies for Restrooms

    Lessons Old and New: Cubicle/Partition Design Strategies for Restrooms

    Durability & Privacy: Cubicles and Partitions for School Restrooms Some design strategies never change. Others do. This is especially apparent when examining the evolution of cubicle and toilet partition design for educational facilities, from K-12 schools to large universities. What…

  • Authentic Sustainability in the Restroom

    Authentic Sustainability in the Restroom

    Designing for Authentic Sustainability When architects are tasked with envisioning a brand new, potentially LEED®-certified building, it should be designed with sustainability in mind every step of the way. Not only is it friendlier to the environment, but sustainable operation…

  • The Free Vend Trend

    The Free Vend Trend

    Between changes in patron preferences and new legislation, free feminine products are increasingly seen as a necessity.

  • A Helping Hand for Dryer Selection

    A Helping Hand for Dryer Selection

    Choosing the right hand dryer can facilitate a range of benefits for facilities. It can be the finishing touch that ties together a restroom’s high-end aesthetic, align with a facility’s goal of being ADA-complaint and help create a healthy, hygienic…

  • How Soap Dispensing Systems Preserve Your Design

    How Soap Dispensing Systems Preserve Your Design

    Don’t let your design intent get scrubbed. After all, as an architect or interior designer, the primary value you bring to every project is your vision.

  • Learn Key Concepts Of Accessibility

    Learn Key Concepts Of Accessibility

    Public restrooms are one of the most critical building amenities, and, as such, they must accommodate a wide range of human abilities and disabilities. The needs of a person using a wheelchair and the space the wheelchair dictates special considerations…

  • Solutions For A Multigenerational Market

    Solutions For A Multigenerational Market

    Recent demographic and social trends have increased demand for multigenerational design in the commercial building environment, and the restroom offers many opportunities for designers to cater to a full spectrum of generational challenges.

  • How To Choose A Toilet Partition Material

    How To Choose A Toilet Partition Material

    Today’s toilet partition systems are available with a nearly limitless selection of design options and configurations. From finishes to privacy features and hardware to mounting options, architects and designers have a wide variety of options available to meet demanding project…