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The restroom embodies the essence of what designers do on a daily basis\u2013crafting functional spaces that also are beautiful. To create a positive and uplifting experience in these heavily used public environments, interior designers must consider hygiene and safety components, prioritize resource conservation and low maintenance, and ensure these spaces are inclusive for all individuals. All these practical aspects must be incorporated into the design without sacrificing the aesthetic requirements for any given project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PRIORITIZE CLEANLINESS AND USER SAFETY<\/h4>\n\n\n
\nPlacing sinks with faucets and soap dispensers, as well as dryers, in one location contains the acts of washing and drying hands, reducing spills on the floor and limiting risk of slips and falls.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Since the beginning of the global pandemic, public spaces have emphasized the need for cleanliness now more than ever, setting an expectation for the highest level of sanitation in their facilities. These heightened expectations have occurred in all sectors, from education and transportation to entertainment and hospitality. In restrooms, this trend is actualized through solutions, such as waterless toilets and urinals, which do not require flushing and are touch-free. There also is a greater emphasis on antimicrobial and easily cleanable materials that maintain a contemporary feel without sacrificing style for safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Touchless technology has proven to be one of the most long-lasting innovations in restroom design and first came into prominence with sensor-activated faucets in the early 1980s. These inventions eliminate the need for users to touch faucets, soap dispensers and toilet flushers, greatly reducing bacterial spread. Motion-sensor technology also can allow for automatic flushing once a toilet lid is closed, which helps combat toilet plumes and the dispersal of airborne germs that occur during a flush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to hygiene considerations, restroom designers must account for public safety through compliance with the ADA to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable in our society are addressed. Importantly, restroom designers can limit the risk of slip-and-fall instances by employing high-traction flooring and design strategies to reduce water spillage. Trough-style sinks with touchless faucets, soap dispensers and dryers all in one place are one example because these systems contain the acts of washing and drying hands to one space, reducing spills on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHETHER IT\u2019S A PUBLIC RESTROOM FOR A CASINO, ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, AIRPORT OR HOTEL, DESIGNING FUNCTIONAL SPACES THAT ARE ALSO BEAUTIFUL IS THE PREEMINENT CHALLENGE FOR RESTROOM DESIGNERS.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
CONSIDER MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
With today\u2019s changing climate and dwindling resources, public-restroom designers must take into consideration design elements that reduce waste. Common additions to make a public restroom more sustainable include motion-activated faucets, hand dryers and the like, which not only reduce germ spread, but also conserve our planet\u2019s natural resources by preventing paper towel and water waste. Waterless or composting toilets today are primarily used in rural residential areas where water and sewer hookups are more expensive. Because of their ability to conserve water, there is tremendous potential for this technology to be expanded for higher-capacity public restrooms in the future. Although still outliers in mainstream use, waterless toilets will become more widely adopted as water prices spike and water continues to be a scarce resource in many regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with the push to conserve resources, designers want solutions that are longer-lasting and low-maintenance. Maintenance labor costs can be hefty and are a growing concern for restroom owners. Along with providing aesthetic qualities, solutions that are durable and easy to clean are increasingly a priority. For the last 10 years, gauged porcelain tile panels and slabs have become thinner, lighter and stronger, providing a better solution for these types of environments. Usable for floors, walls and vanities, this option is aesthetically diverse, visually desirable, and can echo marble and limestone slab patterns without the cost and installation difficulty associated with those materials. Large-scale panels, more than 12-feet long, have fewer grout joints and larger surface areas, making them easier to clean with compelling beauty and durability often ensuring them as a first choice for many designers and architects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNDERSTAND GENDER INCLUSIVITY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Creating inclusive public restrooms should always be a top priority for designers. ADA compliance is a given\u2014and a good starting point for the incorporation of gender inclusivity. Gender-inclusive or -neutral restrooms usually take the form of single- occupancy toilets because they not only create a more personal, safe experience, but also reduce shared toilet plumes and noise, as well as increase ventilation. The most commonly seen adaptation to this model is the family restroom, which is typically found at airports, stadiums or other high-traffic venues. Although designated for families, this type is available to any user and functions as a single-occupancy toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nGauged porcelain tile panels and slabs have become thinner, lighter and stronger. Usable for floors, walls and vanities, this option is aesthetically diverse, visually desirable, and can echo marble and limestone slab patterns without the cost and installation difficulty associated with those materials.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
More recently, we are seeing the placement of gender-neutral restrooms in conjunction with sex-segregated bathrooms. However, to date, an effectively designed gender-neutral public toilet rolled out on a larger scale remains elusive because of a cultural stigma associated with any changes to the 18th century sex-segregated toilet-room model that we live with to this day. Local and state legislation will continue to shape how these facilities look across the U.S., and it is recommended to stay up-to-date with the legal requirements in your jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Space limitations, cost, privacy and availability of real estate in heavily trafficked areas are all concerns that dictate the economic challenges to establishing gender-neutral restrooms. One simple approach is to change the sign on an existing single-occupancy restroom to read \u201cAll Gender Restroom\u201d. Importantly, the designer and owner must consider the possibility that not all gender-neutral persons and families feel comfortable with an interchangeable function. One solution is to establish gender-neutral bathrooms separate from dedicated family restrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creating new gender-neutral facilities for urban environments, indoor and outdoor, has its own set of challenges and requires input from a variety of disciplines\u2014from city planners to interior and industrial designers. Modular outdoor public restrooms in Paris, Los Angeles and San Francisco indicate a trend that is starting to expand because of the importance of high levels of sanitation in these public spaces. Choosing the location of these units within the fabric of the city needs the insight of urban planners in cooperation with community advocates and city planners. Likewise, the design of the units themselves requires weather-tightness and ease of installation; the interior must have proper clearance with careful attention to ergonomic details that are engineered and sculpted for cleanliness and ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CREATE HEALTHY, DURABLE, INCLUSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL RESTROOMS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Whether it\u2019s a public restroom for a casino, entertainment center, airport or hotel, designing functional spaces that are also beautiful is the preeminent challenge for restroom designers. These spaces must prioritize the user\u2019s health through cleanliness and user safety, utilizing touch-free technology when possible. They should employ solutions that limit waste and conserve resources while minimizing maintenance costs and increasing the life-cycle efficiency of the design elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, public-restroom designers should take care to consider the needs of all public members, including accounting for ADA compliance and gender inclusivity. By incorporating each of these components into the design of the space without compromising aesthetic quality, we can create public restrooms that are positive and welcoming to all users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The restroom embodies the essence of what designers do on a daily basis\u2013crafting functional spaces that also are beautiful. To create a positive and uplifting experience in these heavily used public environments, interior designers must consider hygiene and safety components, prioritize resource conservation and low maintenance, and ensure these spaces are inclusive for all individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":585,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[200],"tags":[45305,45306,1527,45304,45303,4676,13804,3314,2211],"ppma_author":[49261],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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