Hugh Broughton completes refurb of two further Westminster public toilets

The Architects’ Journal Hugh Broughton completes refurb of two further Westminster public toilets The recently reopened public toilets are located at Piccadilly Circus and Green Park underground stations and mark the halfway point in Westminster Council’s programme to upgrade eight public toilets across the borough The post Hugh Broughton completes refurb of two further Westminster public toilets appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Waterhead Car Park toilets, Ambleside

The Architects’ Journal Waterhead Car Park toilets, Ambleside Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) is seeking an architect for the redesign of the toilets in Waterhead Car Park [Deadline: 22 May 2026] The post Waterhead Car Park toilets, Ambleside appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

Portable Toilet Hire: Types of Toilets, Chemical Toilets and Mains Connected Toilets

The post Portable Toilet Hire: Types of Toilets, Chemical Toilets and Mains Connected Toilets appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Portable toilet hire is a service that supplies temporary, self-contained sanitation units to locations without permanent plumbing. Hire companies deliver ready-to-use facilities to events, construction sites and homes undergoing renovation, then handle all servicing and collection once the rental ends. Key Points What Is Portable Toilet Hire? Units range from basic plastic cubicles to luxury […]

Seven projects that make extensive use of natural materials

The Architects’ Journal Seven projects that make extensive use of natural materials Our roundup of recent and current projects using natural materials ranges from ‘experimental’ public toilets built from self-supporting stone to a rammed earth house in Jersey The post Seven projects that make extensive use of natural materials appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Studio Weave completes Woolwich Market pavilion

The Architects’ Journal Studio Weave completes Woolwich Market pavilion The stepped arched scheme, next to the gates of historic Woolwich Arsenal, includes public toilets, café and gardens The post Studio Weave completes Woolwich Market pavilion appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

ARTiculations - Should all Toilets be Gender Neutral? 16082019

This video looks at the practicalities of designing gender neutral toilets and washrooms from a functional and design perspective, i.e. Is it practical to design a space with gender neutral toilets? What are benefits and drawbacks? And, what are the building regulation/code barriers that prevent us from doing so? [For the UK, please note the following GOV.UK announcement https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-public-buildings-to-have-separate-male-and-female-toilets]

ARTiculations - How Are Building Occupant Loads Determined? 11042018

Ever wonder how a room or building occupant load is calculated? Here's a general overview of how it's done

TED Ed (Animation) - A brief history of toilets, 15062021

On sunny days, citizens of ancient Rome could be found exchanging news and gossip while attending to more urgent business at the public latrines. Today, most cultures consider trips to the restroom to be a more private occasion. But even when going alone, our shared sewage infrastructure is one of the most pivotal inventions in human history.