May 09, 2008

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Frugal Flow 

By Richard Nortier

Plumbing systems engineered for high-use environments can reduce water use in restrooms....

Paper Trail 

By Denis Gagnon

Education institutions should consider the benefits of electric hand dryers in washrooms....

Water Ways 

By Peter Jahrling

Maximizing water efficiency and hygiene in school design....

Plumbing/Fixtures 

Mike Kennedy

School restrooms have long been targets for vandals and students who treat the facilities with less than tender, loving care. Restrooms also are places...

Straight Flush 

By Jim Allen

By selecting water-conserving plumbing fixtures, schools and universities can reduce M&O costs and help the environment....

Washrooms 

By Mike Kennedy

After countless decisions about what goes into a classroom how much to spend, whether to get desks or chairs and tables, how large the furnishings should...

A Passing Grade 

By Jason Renner

ADA guidelines are an essential component in planning and designing school and university washrooms....

Hold the Water 

By Robert Kravitz and Klaus Reichardt

Urinals that don't need water can provide many advantages for schools....

Thorough Control 

By Vince Fagan

Improving cleaning methods and educating on personal hygiene can help stop the spread of many diseases found in washrooms and locker rooms....

Lobbying for Lavatories 

By Lisa French

Tactics for improving school restroom conditions....

Know-How: Washrooms 

by Mike Kennedy

Equipping school restrooms with touch-free fixtures can help reduce the spread of germs and illness....

Coloring It "Green" 

By Kris Alderson

Sustainable practices and materials extend to restrooms and locker rooms....

Shopping Around 

By Alan Gettelman

Evaluating washroom uage factors and specific cost drivers can help schools select the most economically efficient equipment....

Squeaky Clean 

Valerie Bonney

A locker room makeover can encourage student use and change user perceptions....

Slowing The Flow 

Mike Kennedy

Conserving water with fixtures and technology....

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