The current state of gender-neural restroom design, and point to possible impacts on space planning
Facility Care and Optimization Newsletter from Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restrooms for All: The Challenges of Gender-Neutral Design
The concept of accommodation in bathroom design has moved beyond the realm of ADA-sanctioned design requirements for disabled persons. The new cutting edge of accessibility now addresses gender neutrality.
One major obstacle is the lack of clear legal and regulatory guidance as to erasing the line between men and women in public restrooms. What becomes clear is that there is a confusing patchwork of state and municipal initiatives, statutes and ordinances.
This white paper seeks to layout the current state of gender-neural restroom design, and point to possible impacts on space planning as “potty parity” moves into this new realm.
