Hy-Vee's top executive, Randy Edeker, walked into a Miami hotel five years ago and saw an innovation that he thought would work in the grocery chain — public restrooms for one. With every large format ...

Recent design surveys and 2025 industry reports reveal a clear shift in homeowner preferences when it comes to shower design.

ASHEVILLE - New design concepts for the corner of Rankin Avenue and College Street in downtown Asheville envision an active, accessible public space — with a 24/7 public restroom, landscaping, benches ...

Locking hardware can impact interior functionality in schools, health care and almost all settings. In addition, the right type of locking hardware can also support emerging design considerations for ...

Bathrooms are the sanctuary of a home. A space to start and end your day, indulge in self-care, and take a moment of tranquility, the way you design them should reflect how you want to feel when ...

Public restroom doors have gaps for specific reasons. These gaps aid faster cleaning in busy places. They allow quick response during emergencies. The design helps reduce misuse and is cost-effective.

The number of toilets accessible to the public could be as low as eight per 100,000 people in the U.S., according to one estimate, inconveniencing the general populace and exacerbating the nation’s ...

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Proving that creature comforts matter even when you’re roughing it, a restroom inside Bear Head Lake State Park near Ely, Minn., is a national winner. An annual “best restroom” award from bathroom ...