For us, the existence of public toilets is indisputable. But a good toilet will give us a great user experience. A sloppy public toilet can instantly put us in a worse mood. I'm going to collect and analyze the public toilets we use today, learn about their advantages, and start thinking about how to solve these disadvantages. I believe that every innovation in technology or design is a step forward in our civilization.
Historically, sewers have been the best way to ensure that manure doesn't release harmful pathogens into the environment. In the future, this will start to change, with "next-generation toilets" that can handle feces on their own becoming increasingly common. Bill Gates spent seven years and more than $200 million on it.
At the Next-generation Toilet Expo held in Beijing on Nov 6, 2018, Bill Gates said that the next-generation toilet is coming soon. He also pledged, on behalf of the Foundation, an additional $200 million for ongoing research and development to reduce the cost of new sanitation products for the poor and to support market development in areas where new, sewage-free sanitation products will have the greatest impact.
There are two major challenges that need to be overcome if toilet technology is to become a reality. The first is to make manure management easier and cheaper along the health service chain. The second is to invent a new type of toilet that is its own -- one that kills pathogens and has tiny processing equipment built in.
The toilet uses a combination of innovative technologies to degrade and sterilize human waste to produce clean water and solids. These solids can be used as fertilizers or can be safely discharged outdoors without further treatment.
I believe that in 10 years we will have a world where everyone has a basic human right to safe sanitation, not just those who have money and water. Just as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of preventing the spread of deadly pathogens, this case shows us that when innovators, governments, charities and industry come together with a sense of urgency and focus, we can develop life-saving solutions to global health crises.
Project Stalled
Architect Joel Sanders, who is transgender, and Terry Kogan, a legal scholar, are working on a project that aims to find ways to make public restrooms more welcoming for everyone.
Through Stalled!, Sanders aims to create public restrooms that are both gender-neutral and accommodating to people with special needs.
The project was also selected for various awards by the American Institute of Architects.
The most common restroom problems we have today:
1. Leaking faucet
We all know that when a tap leaks, our first reaction is to waste water. But if this happens in public and ends up leaving puddles on the floor where people can slip, then the liability issue is much less so.
2. Blocked drainpipes
Paper towels, toilet paper, scraps of food and cigarette butts can accumulate and clog drains. This resulted in unhappy customers having to wash their hands in dirty, clogged sinks.
3. A disgusting smell
No one wants public toilets to smell offensive, but neither should they stink of sewage. If you and your client notice a bad smell, it could mean the drain is blocked.
4. Public toilets without water
After equipment, the most important resource for a toilet is water. You have to make sure the water is running properly to make sure the toilet is running properly. It would be nice to add a spare tank.
5. The facilities do not meet the basic requirements of disabled toilets
Public toilets are used more often than toilets in people's homes, which means they are used more often. Unnecessary damage can be avoided by replacing handles with motion sensors or buttons. However, it could still end up with the baffle not sealing properly or other internal components failing. In addition, customers may flush something that does not belong in the toilet, causing congestion and even flooding. So check your toilet regularly to make sure everything is working.
Develop
To think about the location of the new toilets for the disabled. My idea is to be near a public bus stop. The inspiration of the following design is intelligent AI faces recognition in bus stations. If a disabled person needs to enter the toilet, he can only press the switch next to the bus schedule after completing scanning and certification. At this time, the toilet will automatically raise a few meters away near the bus station, and warning lights will also sound. If there is a pedestrian standing above the bathroom, there will be a vibration warning that the toilet is about to rise. Another safety factor to consider is that if there are children playing, it can be detected by IntelliSense.
The rate at which toilets rise or fall is determined by the presence of pedestrians on the pavement.
The toilet will be equipped with the safest system and facilities and will follow the professional design of accessible toilets on the market to ensure the highest safety. Of course, inside the bathroom will be equipped with emergency medical kits and some life-saving medical equipment. In case of emergency, you can directly dial the help button from the inside, directly connected to the hospital for guidance and assistance by professional medical staff.
Design guidelines
Guidelines book：
First, safety guidelines.
Ensure that all construction materials are qualified to ensure maximum sustainable use of materials. Because certain toilets are used by people with disabilities, even minor negligence can lead to dangerous situations, such as alarms not going off or underfloor heating not working.
Second, humanized building guidelines.
When things are organized, people like it. We want to be able to easily get an overview so that we can create an image of what's in front of us. If we have too much to do, we get tired quickly. So make it as brief as possible.
In addition, humans are emotional animals and are easily influenced by what is in front of them. Choose happy colors to create a positive feeling around the solution. Color affects us more than we think.
Third, sustainable development guidelines.
The construction materials we use need to ensure that they can be recycled after being damaged. For the sake of our earth and our future home, please cherish and save the existing resources and do not destroy or waste them at will.
