Product News Taking Washroom Design Seriously


For years, school restrooms have been viewed merely as functional spaces, often underestimated in the grand scheme of priorities. Here, Sophie Weston, Marketing Manager at Geberit, sheds light on why it’s time to take school toilets seriously.


Washrooms, being one of the busiest areas in a school, require thoughtful design with a clear layout, ample space, and a welcoming feel. Choosing the right products, such as wall-hung ceramic furniture, can give school bathrooms a clean and practical appearance, and create a welcoming feel.


While hygiene concerns have always been a key discussion point, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of cleanliness, yet it didn’t address issues related to bathroom anxiety and, in turn, overall well-being.


Targeting bathroom anxiety


Bathroom anxiety is a real concern, with national children’s charity ERIC estimating that up to four children in a class of 30 experience anxiety related to using school toilet facilities. One-third of parents also share worries about hygiene standards at their children’s schools.


With this in mind, innovations like touchless technology, such as Twyford’s Sola Infrared taps, reduce multiple touchpoints in high-traffic areas. Such advancements not only enhance hygiene but also contribute to a clutter-free and streamlined design, reinforcing the perception of a clean space among students.


Beyond innovative technology, design features like Twyford’s Sola rimless ceramic toilet ranges and TurboFlush technology eliminate tricky corners and hard-to-reach areas around the pan, addressing concerns about hygiene and cleanliness.


Meeting high standards


The significance of the washroom space in schools is undoubtedly felt by many pupils. Now is the time to offer students a space where they feel safe, hygienic, private and comfortable which can contribute to a positive and productive learning experience.


Adhering to high standards and regulations is fundamental in the education sector, and schools can now make more informed decisions about sanitaryware and washrooms to control measures and minimise risks.


It’s time to shift the perception of the critical role toilet spaces play in schools. Washrooms can have a huge role to play in how pupils view and feel about their school and, as a result, promote health and wellbeing throughout the facility.


For additional information about Twyford Bathrooms, please visit: www.twyfordbathrooms.com ROCKWOOL® develops CPD to promote fire safety of multifunctional roofs


CPD helps to deal with fire risks for flat roofs utilised for additional social and practical applications.


ROCKWOOL, the UK’s leading stone wool insulation manufacturer, has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to help roofing contractors and specifiers assess and mitigate potential fire safety risks for flat roofs used as additional functional space of a building.


Flat roofs are a common construction, especially in busy urban environments where space is at a premium. Leveraging flat roof space enables designers, developers and ultimately tenants to make use of the ‘fifth façade’ for a variety of social and practical purposes.


This CPD aims to improve understanding of the role of the modern flat roof, and


how to identify and mitigate fire risks above and below the roof and is based on the recently launched whitepaper ‘Flat roofs: The functional fifth façade’.


From building services and HVAC equipment, to solar installations, and even social spaces like rooftop bars and terraces, the role of the roof is changing. This expanding remit, especially for high rise buildings in crowded cities, brings multifaceted challenges to specification and building design.


“By taking part in this CPD module, roofing professionals will learn about the implications of practical and social installations on flat roofs, and their impact on design and build,” explains Lisa Stephens, Product Manager – Building Envelope, ROCKWOOL UK. “The CPD also addresses the situation surrounding solar PV installations and how this is reflected in regulations and guidance.”


Participants in the ‘Flat roofs: The functional fifth façade’ CPD will learn about the requirements of the Building Regulations for flat roofs and the role of guidance documents like Approved Document B, or regional equivalents. The final section of the CPD outlines ROCKWOOL’s range of fire- resistant stone wool insulation products that are compatible with a variety of modern flat roof systems.


The new module is available through the manufacturer’s bespoke learning platform, ROCKWOOL Learning, or as a traditional in-person course. To learn more about the CPD, and to register for a place, visit:


rockwool.link/ffcpd 8 Winter 2024 issue 4174


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