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SMART, SAFE & SUSTAINABLE SHOWERS
With multi-generational living on the rise, Karen Wise of Triton Showers outlines the key considerations when specifying inclusive electric showers
SELECTING AN INCLUSIVE SOLUTION CAN MAKE SHOWERING A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE TASK FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN A DEVELOPMENT
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ver the past few years, a monumental spike in the cost of living has contributed to an unprecedented level of demand for affordable housing. While the Government’s plan to deliver 1.5 million new homes before the close of the decade is a positive development, in the meantime, many are being forced into multi-generational living, while waiting for the plan to ‘get Britain building’ to come to fruition. Research conducted by Aviva at the turn of the decade revealed that one in three UK homes were multi-generational and, given the countless challenges endured since then, the number of
multi-generational households may now be much higher.
BATHROOM SPECIFICATION With more households now accommodating residents of all ages under one roof, catering for different needs and abilities may require adaptations throughout the home, particularly the bathroom. Deemed as the most dangerous area in the home by the US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC), slips and falls when exiting bathtubs and showers often rank among the most common causes of accidents.
As a result, it’s important to specify
showers with all users in mind. Selecting an inclusive solution can make showering the safe and accessible task it should be. An adapted set-up can also boost independence and wellbeing, providing occupants with the confi dence to start or end their day in comfort. Whether it’s the task of retrofi tting the current stock of housing or preparing housing of the future for occupancy, what should housebuilders and developers consider when specifying electric showers?
UNDERSTANDING THE REGULATIONS First and foremost, understanding the regulations associated with specifying
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