Access Beyond Compliance: Emerging Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

Access Beyond Compliance: Emerging Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

Staying up-to-date with the latest trends is imperative for designing commercial restrooms, especially when it comes to accessibility and ensuring the well-being and comfort of all users. Accessibility standards and innovations are always being developed and updated to best cater to the needs of as many people as possible. This course discusses the history of accessible design and how it has impacted the way spaces are designed now and in the future. Participants will review important emerging design elements and how they can be implemented in new or remodeled spaces alike. This course will conclude by discussing case studies for innovative accessible spaces that bring some of the trends from this course to life.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Explore the historical evolution of accessible design and its influence on contemporary and future space planning, with the aim of ensuring the well-being of all occupants.
  2. Discuss the standards and principles that have influenced accessible design like ADA, Universal Design, etc.
  3. Examine emerging design elements and techniques essential for creating accessible commercial restrooms to ensure the well-being and safety of users.
  4. Analyze real-world case studies of innovative accessible spaces that incorporate these emerging trends.
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(10) Specialties
Applicable Credits

This Course Is Included In Upcoming Events

7 Apr
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Up to 1 IIBEC CEHs
Up to 1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.