Designers have struggled for decades with the problem of developing a genuinely inclusive restroom that makes all users feel safe and comfortable. A recent study by IA Interior Architects, which asked 1,500 U.S. workers their opinions on restroom space and comfort, has provided valuable new data.
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How to Choose the Perfect Commercial Sink for Your Project
Sinks have an almost endless list of configurations: multi-station, trough, wall mounted, freestanding, etc. On top of that, there are many basin shapes and materials available. Given all these options, how do you choose the right commercial sink for your project?
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.
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.