When it comes to architectural design, every square inch of space matters. Simply put, “empty space” costs money, so it’s worth looking into whether that empty space is worth your precious dollar or not. For customers who just want things to be economical, keeping empty space to a minimum is ideal….
Port-a-potties, sometimes called “poop prisons,” are famously unpopular by the public. Everyone knows that port-a-potties are never an ideal long-term restroom solution. However, it’s also undeniable that port-a-potties play a crucial role in public life that we take for granted….
When you are looking for a restroom solution for your park, you will need to secure a way to deal with waste. There are three primary options: sewer, vault, and septic field. While a septic field might still make sense for some homes, it’s our belief that newer technology renders the septic option as sub-optimal…
As a restroom company, we noticed that our restroom buildings were often being built next to playgrounds. We wanted to learn more about the complimentary relationship between playgrounds and restrooms, so we reached out to several playground companies for their input. Ultimately, we had the good fortune of speaking with Cody Goldberg of Harper’s Playground…
Composting toilets, in theory, are almost miraculous. Compost toilets convert 95% of human waste into carbon dioxide. The remaining material, in theory, can be used as fertilizer. They are a popular toilet in tiny houses and other residential applications, but how are they in public restrooms? Thousands of composting toilets have been installed over the…
Minimizing exposure to pathogens has always been a goal when designing public restrooms, but designing restrooms around Covid has heightened concern now for obvious reasons. The virus has mostly spread through airborne aerosols (a suspension of liquid droplets in the air) and contact with surfaces that contain the virus. There are five fundamental strategies to…
Today we’re going to look at some of the environmental advantages that modular restrooms have over site built. What do we mean by environmental advantages? For starters, the term of course relates to global as well as local environmental concerns. However, it can also extend beyond the “green” since there are many activities associated with…
How do you know when it’s right to buy a prefab restroom? Prefabricated restrooms will almost always be easier and more consistent to estimate with fewer costs, less waste, less site, and community disturbance, and lower energy costs. Perhaps the most fundamental question in planning for a restroom building is choosing whether to go with…
The idea of having two genders using the same restroom at the same time is such a shock to our sense of norms that we might lose sight of how it could be a useful thing. Who would voluntarily use a toilet in a stall with people of the opposite gender around, and what is…
Public Restrooms are often the most important amenity in a park. Many people will avoid using a park or revisit it less often if restrooms are either unavailable or inadequate. Providing a restroom for your visitors is generally recommended if you can afford it. Once the decision is made to acquire a restroom, the next…