Universal Design: Public Bathrooms
Video
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Universal Design: Public Restrooms
In the first video of a two-part series, New York–based firm Smart Design examines the intersection between Universal Design principles and the limitations of public bathrooms.
Articles
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101 Bathrooms
Contemplating the proverbial "throne" the world over, Virginia Gardiner wonders why modernism hasn't caught on the to the john. Also bathroom swag on parade.
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Undivided Intentions
The late architect David Boone was always one to take his work home with him—he just kept it in the home’s office. The new residents of his 1972 house embrace a more fluid approach to…
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Snaidero Universal Design Kitchens
Universal design doesn't need to be ugly--and, more so, shouldn't be. Done well, it's undifferentiated design for the whole population, for disabled and nondisabled people alike, as Graham Pullin…
Tip
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Soapstone as a Bathroom Surface
I chose soapstone for the countertops and the walls due to its aesthetic similarity to concrete, and its porous nature.
Products
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Animal Blueprints
As previously mentioned, I came across a couple of gift ideas for my gift guide that weren’t exactly gadgets, or gadget related. This is a company I discovered last year and one that I think…
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PuraVida Bathroom Series
Forget flat screens above the toilet and LED-illuminated tubs. When we retreat to the bathroom it’s a time to relax without distraction (and, of course, wash our hands afterwards). PuraVida…
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Whole Bathroom Boost Box
The Whole Bathroom Kit from Boost Home can keep an extra $500 and 25,000 gallons of water from going down the drain every year. An entire set can be installed in an afternoon, so there's just no…
Events
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WaterDream: the Art of Bathroom Design
Duravit’s partnership with design powerhouse Philippe Starck has been recognized with accolades and awards across the globe. The latest honor comes close to home, in Atlanta, GA, the location…
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Design for a Living World
Ten leading designers have been commissioned to develop new uses for sustainably grown and harvested materials in order to tell a unique story about the life-cycle of materials and the power of…
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Design USA: Contemporary Innovation
This exhibition features outstanding contemporary achievements in American architecture, landscape design, interior design, product design, communication design, corporate design, interaction…
Dwell Collections
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A Look at Bathrooms
We combed through our archives to present this pictorial ode to one of the most high-traffic spaces in the house—the bathroom.
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The World's Best Public Spaces
Here we present our favorite public places to linger, people watch, and take in nature’s bounty. We’ve gotten the ball rolling with our top picks—–expect sculpture parks and…
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The Bathroom Reinvented
Exploring everything from conceptual ideas about waterless toilets to just what it takes to integrate a greywater system into a residence, Dwell leads the conversation online about the future of…
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Animal Blueprints
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PuraVida Bathroom Series
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Whole Bathroom Boost Box
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I think this design is not completely universal as electric wheelchair users (mostly Quadriplegics) probably can not put a quarter in. Whereas public restrooms that currently are in use in other places have a button on the bottom (which can be pushed by the wheelchair) for them to open and also a button inside to lock the door. They don’t need to use their hands to press anything but this one looks like you can’t use it if you cant use your hands and arms. I have not seen this in person but I'm judging based on what I see in the video so I might be wrong.
I think it is better they put a sign for international people who don’t know English at all. For example sign for open and close the door or emergency telephone.
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