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Durable and Sustainable Product Materials
Restroom products now incorporate more sustainable materials offering excellent product durability, maintain- ability, and life-span features in addition to environmental benefits. For fixtures such as wash basins, partitions, and lockers, materials made of natural and recycled ma- terials are more commonly used—many
of which are GREENGUARD-certified as low-emitting products.
A sustainable natural material for lavatories is a strong molded natural quartz material that can be sculpted into a range
of modern design options. Composed of an eco-friendly resin and other natural materi- als, natural quartz is virtually maintenance- free and doesn’t require sealing or buffing. Its smooth, seamless finish has a nonporous surface, so it does not support microbial growth and is very easy to clean.
Lavatory countertops made of recycled solid surface also help ensure long-term durability and easy cleaning. Solid surface resists stains, chemicals, scratches, and heat, reducing the likelihood of repairs and the need for replacements. These lavatories also use an integrated bowl design to elimi- nate crevices where microbes hide.
Recycled materials are also used in solid plastic toilet partitions and lockers made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) solid plastic, which holds up much better in wet and humid environments than rust- prone metal. Constructed from one-inch- thick solid plastic, this material stands up to heavy usage and is easy to clean.
‘Trying on’ Restroom Designs
As restroom design and product choices evolve, so do design technology resources. Architects, designers, and specifiers now have more online virtual design tools available from manufacturers that aid in planning and visualizing restroom designs using different fixtures, finishes, colors, and configurations.
In all, today’s commercial restroom
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design innovations enhance the cleanliness, aesthetics, and operational efficiency of campus restroom environments. For both campus facilities and its stakeholders, these design strategies also promote user satisfaction, and school loyalty and pride. CPM
Kris Alderson is senior marketing manager for Bradley Corporation of Menomonee Falls, WI (www.bradleycorp.com), a USGBC member and manufacturer of locker room products, plumbing fixtures, washroom accessories, partitions, and emergency fixtures.
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