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Toilets for Everybody – A Right not a Privilege
Public
Monday March 29 2021

Toilets for Everybody – A Right not a Privilege

After spending my very early years trudging through the back yard to the outdoor ‘dunny’ in the winter, I developed a great appreciation, as did many...

Could Shipping Containers Revolutionise Infrastructure Projects?
Green
Monday October 3 2016

Could Shipping Containers Revolutionise Infrastructure Projects?

Shipping containers revolutionised the transport of goods around the world. Now they’re piling up at ports around the world, thanks to trade imbalances and the bankruptcy...

China’s Toilet Revolution
Public
Wednesday April 27 2016

China’s Toilet Revolution

Beijing, a city where internet connections are unstable and public toilets have had for many years a reputation for being unhygienic, has announced that it will...

From Toilet to Tap: Would You Drink Recycled Water?
Green
Thursday April 21 2016

From Toilet to Tap: Would You Drink Recycled Water?

Let’s face it, we all feel a little bit icky when we think about toilet water generally.

Boosting Accessibility for those with Significant Disability
Residential
Friday March 18 2016

Boosting Accessibility for those with Significant Disability

Accessible and adaptable housing design for people with disabilities have been long recognised in the design and construction industry. These concepts have materialised in the form...

Neglect of Public Restrooms on the Rise
Business
Friday March 4 2016

Neglect of Public Restrooms on the Rise

According to a survey that tracks attitudes toward restroom facilities, almost 70 per cent report having a particularly unpleasant experience in a public restroom due to...

Don’t Touch the Door Handle
Public
Friday January 8 2016

Don’t Touch the Door Handle

We’ve all been there – using our foot, elbow or paper towel to open a public door in a bid to “save” ourselves from infection.

The Case for ‘Changing Places’ Toilets Part 1
Strata
Friday June 12 2015

The Case for ‘Changing Places’ Toilets Part 1

Changing Places toilets fill an important gap in the current building codes requirements. They cater for a different user group compared to standard accessible (or disabled)...