COVER STORY WASHROOMS DESIGNED FOR Washrooms have a significant part to play in reducing the spread of germs in any publ
Recent research has shown the hand washing area as the worst culprit in terms of levels of contamination, with more than 50,000 colony-forming units (CFUs) present on or around a standard basin at any one time.
“The WELL certification can be awarded to buildings that offer a
healthy environment for the people that live and work there, using architectural solutions to do so.”
With growing interest in a building’s ‘wellness’ criteria in both the public and corporate sectors, washrooms are being evaluated ever more by what they do, or do not, offer the user. Equally important is how easy washrooms are to clean, maintain and what they do to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Building WELL The WELL Standards were launched to promote the health and wellbeing of people in their own environment. The WELL certification can be awarded to buildings that offer a healthy environment for the people that live and work there, using architectural solutions to do so. Initially launching in 2014, the WELL Standards version 2 was released in 2018 and expanded on the original standards with a 10-concept structure.
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Of the 10 WELL Standard concepts that have performance requirements to meet, there are four related to washroom facilities:
Air - Washroom facilities that limit exposure to indoor air pollutants which can impact individual’s health (filtration systems, ventilation and smoke-free environments).
Community - Designing washrooms that enable all individuals to thrive in their environment (installation of grab rails and products which accommodate accessibility for all).
Nourishment - Large basins/troughs and soap dispensers and hand dryers that ensure hygiene levels are kept high.
Water - Provides hydration and sanitation. Ensuring control of drinking water, as well as supplying soap dispensers and high-quality water to prevent the spread of bacteria during hand washing.
Hygiene is a key environmental factor that affects our health and is fundamental to meeting WELL requirements. As experts in washroom facilities, Dolphin’s consultants can advise on how to design with hygiene in mind and which products to specify to minimise bacteria growth.
From sensor taps and dispensers to wash troughs, and the ultimate in washroom technology, the Alavo wash wall system, Dolphin Solutions is a manufacturer offering exceptional quality and immense breadth of product range.
With 30 countries recognising the WELL Standards as a guide for design, Dolphin is investing in research and developing a range of products that meet the certification
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