New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

This course explores the evolving landscape of commercial restroom design, highlighting the most significant changes and innovations of recent years. Drawing on global survey data, participants will gain insights into the perspectives and priorities of key stakeholders, from building owners and facility managers to architects and occupants. The program emphasizes strategies that support occupant health and wellness while balancing environmental responsibility and long-term cost savings. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how thoughtful restroom design can enhance user experience, advance sustainability goals, and deliver measurable value across a variety of commercial spaces.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Evaluate post-pandemic perceptions of commercial restrooms—based on a global survey of architects, facility managers, and restaurant operators—and identify emerging design priorities across stakeholder groups.
  2. Analyze innovative restroom products designed to minimize touchpoints and reduce germ transmission, and assess their impact on occupant health, safety, and overall user experience.
  3. Identify restroom products that contribute to building performance certifications such as LEED and WELL, and explain how specific product attributes align with sustainability and wellness criteria.
  4. Examine the environmental impact of building material choices during the use phase, and demonstrate how strategic product selection can generate long-term operational savings and improve occupant well-being.
  5. Apply lessons from real-world case studies to illustrate how product selection supports project goals, including cost efficiency, environmental performance, and alignment with client sustainability objectives.
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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
9 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
21 Apr
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
Up to 1 GBCI General Hour
23 Apr
Up to 7 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 1 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

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