Designing and outfitting parks is a big undertaking, and it’s important to consider what will engage a diverse array of people, as well as ensuring you’re meeting their needs. Additionally, it is becoming increasingly valuable to ensure your park is designed sustainably, with eco-friendly features, that help conserve resources and improve the surrounding environment rather than detract from it. Restrooms are an essential element in your park, ensuring your visitors are comfortable and can stay and take part in activities for as long as they want. You can provide this essential amenity while at the same time ensuring your impact on the environment is minimized.
Site Aesthetics
Your park is an outdoor escape, and your restrooms should not detract from the natural surroundings. Consider incorporating green screens or a trellis on the exterior of your restroom building to grow living plants, especially in an urban setting. This will not only add natural beauty to the exterior of your building, but will also help deter graffiti and vandalism.
Conserve Resources
Select fixtures and design features that will help conserve energy and water. Maximizing natural light by using skylights is one easy way to reduce electricity use in your facility. Wherever lighting is needed, make sure to always choose LEDs – they use at least 75% less energy than incandescent and save money too. Using motion sensors to turn on and off interior lights is another way to further reduce energy use. Exterior lights should also be operated by sensors to turn on automatically at dusk, and turn off again at dawn. And if you have concerns about light pollution, look for exterior lights that are Dark Sky Compliant. Reduce your restroom’s water consumption by choosing low-flow (1.5 gpf or less) for all toilets and urinals, as well as metered sink faucets.
Reduce Waste
When it comes to your handwashing station, you should opt for hand dryers over paper towels. They are more environmentally friendly and reduce waste. At the same time, you’ll lessen the load for your maintenance staff, and the restroom will stay cleaner without the extra waste of paper towels, which often end up on the floor or sink instead of in the waste receptacle where they belong.
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