Aquapressure: The future of washroom rejuvenation With smart technology manufacturers are turning ordinary bathroom into a high-end spa. Washrooms and Beyond finds out how manufacturers of bath products are enhancing the shower experience and promoting health consciousness by including various message techniques in the form of aqua pressure, writes Remona Divekar The concept of aqua …
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Queuing Theory and the Design of Public Restroom Queuing theory is used to analysis of public toilets /restroom use and behaviour. It is also used to examine the problem of long waiting lines at women’s restrooms. The structure of the theory is explained with respect to the factors which are most likely to affect the …
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Down The Drain: Decoding the Washroom Drainage System Proper planning and preparation is a crucial precursor to installing an effective, lasting drainage solution and can prevent catastrophically expensive repairs and replacement as time progresses, writes Mrinmoy Dey A good washroom design enriches the aesthetic appeal of the space while maintaining its full functionality. And, drainage …
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Washroom Accessories: The Silent Quotient All elements, even dispensers can raise the bar for washrooms. New design ideas are the loud indicators of creative washrooms across the world today. Designing a washroom is often construed as either creating an entirely new space in a new construction or renovating an old one. Spurred by lifestyle preferences, …
Designing for the disabled The disabled-friendly washrooms at Umang School, Jaipur stands out for it design sensibilities, finds out Mrinmoy Dey on a visit Safety and convenience are the key highlighter of the washrooms in the new building for Umang, a Jaipur-based school-cum-vocational centre for the disabled. Designed by Jaipur-based architect Shamini Shanker Jain, the …
Washroom Tech Rises to the Hygiene Challenge The washroom space with its attendant hygiene issues has turned into a focal point these days. The washroom industry and manufacturers have confidently risen to meet the threat head-on. Hygiene has always been a sensitive issue, especially in washrooms. Now, more than ever, cleanliness in these spaces is …
The Truth in Black & White In a world of myriad hues, the contrast of black and white has stood firm in time, writes Anurag Yadav. While colours from across the spectrum have a field day by way of options in washroom interiors, the extent of experimentation is only limited by clients’ choices and designers’ …
Sustainable Washroom: Optimising Energy Usage Energy usage in a washroom can be reduced substantially by making careful design considerations outlines experts to Mrinmoy Dey Washrooms are an integral part of the human lifestyle and built environment. On average a person spends 30 minutes a day which is more than 182 hours a year in a …
Child’s Play A well-designed kid’s washroom is all about providing a fun-filled space, which can even be exploratory in nature, with a cheerful vibe while also ensuring hygiene and safety, writes Sanjitha Suresh. The washroom space has evolved over time to suit the personal requirements of the users. So much so that the user’s personality …
Unfinished and Rustic The bathroom belongs to the daughter of a family who resides in the US and is pursuing filmmaking. “A simple brief mentioning that she doesn’t like finished/elite spaces and rather prefers a more organic/rustic space consisting of old elements and unfinished surfaces lead us to design an unfinished and rustic bathroom for …
