Designing Smarter Restrooms for Education  

Educational facilities, while sharing some things in common with other building types, also have their own very specific needs when it comes to restroom and locker room design. Some elements, like durability as a result of heavy traffic loads, and antimicrobial and hygienic features to foster public health, are a constant. But as sensibilities and tastes change, other things like privacy, inclusivity, access and aesthetics have become increasingly important. Restroom quality makes a major impression on building occupants, and in a competitive higher education marketplace, institutional impressions matter. This presentation will look at the importance of good, holistic and inclusive washrooms for educational facilities and provide important tips and considerations for effective design.

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