The State of Wellness in Restroom Design
Learning Objectives:
- Identify architects and facility managers' concerns for reopening and reimagining restrooms in a post-COVID era.
- Recognize the emerging standards, certifications and expectations surrounding health and wellness in restrooms today.
- Identify restroom touchpoints and other problem areas and review general strategies to support wellness.
- Realize emerging solutions and technologies to support restroom hygiene, health and wellness.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed design expectations for commercial and public restrooms. As buildings reopen and design professionals ideate new projects, a restroom’s ability to support hygiene, health and wellness has emerged as a primary consideration. This course reviews the current state of hygiene, health and wellness expectations in commercial and public restrooms. Presenters will share quantitative insights from building industry and design professionals and explore emerging health and wellness certification standards, such as WELL Certified and GBAC STAR. Restroom touchpoint and problem areas will be reviewed, along with relevant solutions.
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David Leigh, Vice President of Marketing for Bobrick previously served as director of sales and marketing for Koala Kare Products prior to Bobrick's 2004 acquisition of the commercial childcare product company. |
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Peter Henson, CPMR, C.C.E., CSBA, AAP, is the CEO of Allynt Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in helping commercial building owners and managers create clean and healthy interior environments in their facilities. Peter has served the facilities services industry since 1986 and frequently offers comprehensive infection prevention guidance to stakeholders in commercial real estate. |
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Alan Gettelman, author of “A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms” and Bobrick Vice President of External Affairs is a nationally renowned authority on accessibility standards compliance who has consulted on architectural specifications for decades. |
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Bobrick is a 100-plus-year-old global restroom accessory and toilet partition company headquartered in North Hollywood, California, with seven manufacturing divisions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and business operations that extend into 85 markets worldwide. A leader in product innovation and manufacturing, Bobrick prides itself on being a company that delivers best-in-class products and service while fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous learning. www.bobrick.com |
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