November 19, 2008


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Washrooms/Locker Rooms

Browse below for the latest articles on some of the most important areas of school facilities: washrooms and locker rooms.


Know-How: Washrooms 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities must ensure that their washrooms are accessible to people with disabilities....

Necessary Upgrades 

By John Watson

New and old schools alike can benefit by designing restrooms to be more water-efficient....

Strategies for Success: Washrooms 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities should upgrade their washrooms....

Quality Counts 

By Kris Alderson

Education institutions should explore new restroom technologies and equipment to save water and create a more sustainable environment....

Frugal Flow 

By Richard Nortier

Plumbing systems engineered for high-use environments can reduce water use in restrooms....

Paper Trail 

By Denis Gagnon

Education institutions should consider the benefits of electric hand dryers in washrooms....

Water Ways 

By Peter Jahrling

Maximizing water efficiency and hygiene in school design....

Plumbing/Fixtures 

Mike Kennedy

School restrooms have long been targets for vandals and students who treat the facilities with less than tender, loving care. Restrooms also are places...

Washrooms 

By Mike Kennedy

After countless decisions about what goes into a classroom how much to spend, whether to get desks or chairs and tables, how large the furnishings should...

Straight Flush 

By Jim Allen

By selecting water-conserving plumbing fixtures, schools and universities can reduce M&O costs and help the environment....

A Passing Grade 

By Jason Renner

ADA guidelines are an essential component in planning and designing school and university washrooms....

Hold the Water 

By Robert Kravitz and Klaus Reichardt

Urinals that don't need water can provide many advantages for schools....

Thorough Control 

By Vince Fagan

Improving cleaning methods and educating on personal hygiene can help stop the spread of many diseases found in washrooms and locker rooms....

Lobbying for Lavatories 

By Lisa French

Tactics for improving school restroom conditions....

Know-How: Washrooms 

by Mike Kennedy

Equipping school restrooms with touch-free fixtures can help reduce the spread of germs and illness....

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