Acorn Engineering Blog
Inclusive Tourism: Why Hotels, Restaurants, Parks & More Should Care
Inclusive design creates an environment where all visitors feel welcome and valued as guests and customers, no matter their abilities. Read on to learn how you can better accommodate the 1 billion people currently living with disabilities.
What Is Inclusive Restroom Design and Where Is It Appropriate?
Inclusive design means making a space feel welcoming for all people. How is this different from, say, designing gender-neutral bathrooms? Inclusive design goes further. It improves bathroom efficiency and reduces wait times because each stall is available to any person looking to use it, regardless of age, gender, and ability.
Case Study: Taking Students’ Safety Seriously
In Fall 2020, the Garden Grove Unified School District knew hand washing and hydration would be critical to re-opening for on-site classes. They called their ELMCO® Stewart rep to see how Acorn Engineering and Murdock Manufacturing could help.
What on Earth Is a Waterless Urinal?
How do waterless urinals work? Urine flows down the bowl, then passes through a debris-catching strainer. From there it goes through a one-way duckbill diaphragm that lets the urine pass into the plumbing system while preventing odors from coming back out.
Join Us in Commemorating Global Handwashing Day
We have always advocated for the importance of washing hands regularly with soap and water, but it has become an even more urgent matter in the wake of the pandemic. We’d like to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the discrepancies in the availability of basic hand washing facilities and materials worldwide.
OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines for Construction Sites
General guidance for all workers and employers is in line with CDC advice, but OSHA recommendations for specific industries, including construction sites, are more detailed.
Does Your Stash of Hand Sanitizer Contain Toxic Wood Alcohol?
The CDC encourages the use of hand sanitizer when hand washing stations with soap and water are not available, but the FDA recently discovered toxic wood alcohol in some brands. Find out if your hand sanitizer is safe!
Acorn Engineering Brings Hand Washing to Students in Nevada’s Desert
This Las Vegas school needed to provide convenient hand washing stations for anyone entering the building—the Eco-Trough™ hand sink was the perfect solution.
Healthy Hand Washing Solutions and Innovations
The commercial plumbing marketplace is responding to the increased demand for fixtures that emphasize proper and frequent hand washing.
Correctional Spaces that Accommodate Vocation
Education and vocation are crucial ingredients in rehabilitation, so care should be given to those spaces in correctional facilities.
Prison Mental Health Spaces That Heal and Rehabilitate
Inmate rehabilitation efforts are not one-size-fits all. Learn how mental health spaces in prisons can be designed to foster healing and rehabilitation.
Designing for Inmate Autonomy and Privacy to Foster Rehabilitation
Providing prisoners autonomy and privacy doesn’t have to compromise safety. Read how correctional design can foster rehabilitation.
Preparing Inmates for Transition Through Correctional Building Design
When rehabilitation is the ultimate goal, overall prison size needs to shrink. Experts suggest no more than 1,000 inmates for effective reform.
Creating Healthy Prison Environments Through Aesthetic Design
Prisons are beginning to adopt healthcare evidence-based design concepts that have been shown to positively impact mental health and social behavior.
Five Prison Design Trends That Foster Rehabilitation
In this article we highlight five current design trends we’re seeing in correctional facilities around the world which foster rehabilitation and reflection.
What Plumbers Need to Know About Bather Safety in Eldercare
Bather safety in an eldercare environment has unique issues to consider.
Get the Parts You Need When You Need Them
With our new distribution centers, you can have your item in hand the very next day.
A Few Things You Should Know About Acorn Controls Valves
Acorn Controls valves were designed to provide a product superior to what is currently available on the market.
Taking Control of Water Usage
Building owners can save water and money while also encouraging eco-friendly practices with Master-Trol®.
How to Properly Clean & Care for Stainless Steel Fixtures
One of the most common reasons stainless steel fixtures develop rust is improper cleaning and care.
Case Study: Custom Hand Washing Stations for Philadelphia Zoo
We’re more conscious than ever before of the importance of hand washing to infection prevention. Learn how several MGI divisions came together to provide non-freezing outdoor hand washing stations for a children’s petting zoo.
What Engineers Need to Know About the ASSE Standards & Testing Process
It’s easy enough to verify whether or not a product is certified. The more important question is, has the product been tested at the advertised flow rate by a third-party, ASSE-listed laboratory—and did it pass?
MGI360: Celebration, Camaraderie, Collaboration & Family
This past October, we invited over 200 reps from around the world to California for Morris Group International 360. The event recognized four MGI divisions celebrating significant anniversaries.
Why Thermostatic Valves Are the Superior Choice
It’s a common issue, especially with older residential buildings. A toilet flushes and the water pressure in the sink drops, or the shower turns scalding for a few seconds before stabilizing. In a single-family home, it’s an inconvenience, but in a multi-family home, apartment building, or other commercial application, it’s a major problem.
Acorn Engineering Celebrates 60 Years in Business
In the sixty years that Acorn Engineering has been in business they’ve had only three presidents. Tom Duddy is our third and current president, and he brings a unique perspective to the job.
A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Bariatric Toilet
Is a toilet manufactured to support up to 2,000 pounds suitable for bariatric use?