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3 1.1 How to Use This Guidebook The task of planning and designing traveler-responsive restrooms is complicated. Nearly every expectation or requirement is in conflict with another.
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4 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Significant Customer Service Impact Accessibility Sustainability Product Development Opportunity Potential Conflict with Other Needs 1.2 Research Approach The development of this guidebook began with reviewing current resources available for the planning and design of restrooms, soliciting input from significant stakeholders -- including the traveler and the airport management perspectives -- and conducting case studies at airports of various sizes throughout the United States. In the process of studying the evolution of public restrooms and current trends in airport restroom design, the research team envisioned the Airport Restroom of the Future (Appendix I)
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Introduction 5 With an understanding of the state of the industry, the team focused on developing comprehensive methods for evaluating an airport's current restroom facilities to determine an airport's actual needs. Building on this data, formulas and restroom layout prototypes were established to aid the restroom team in their development of a restroom master plan.
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6 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Trends in restroom design focus on touch-free environments, open entryways without doors, large-format materials with minimal joints, concealed trash, alternative hand-drying options, and of course sustainability. This includes water- and energy-saving flush valves and faucets, energy-efficient lighting, and occupancy sensors.
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