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Engaged: a toilet on every high street (final report)
- Author/s:
- Gail Ramster, Jo-Anne Bichard, Madelaine Dowd, Indira Knight, Rosanna Traina, Maurizio Mucciola
- Summary:
- Engaged ran as a design research project by Royal College of Art and PiM.Studio Architects. Its aim is to think about the reuse of vacant high street units as toilets (plus commercial or community space), and to grow the idea. This report shares a few key areas that we've uncovered, that have the most potential to pursue, and where we have evidence to support future, focused studies to really fix the problems.
- File:
- Engaged_Final_Report.pdf 2.44 MB
- Publication date:
- 2023 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Section" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" collapsed="off" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" collapsed="off" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default"1
- Keywods:
- Built EnvironmentDesignInclusionPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Report
Engaged: On-the-Ground Engagement and Co-design report
- Author/s:
- Madelaine Dowd, Indira Knight, Gail Ramster, Jo-Anne Bichard, Maurizio Mucciola
- Summary:
- Engaged: On-the-Ground project worked with a London Community to find what an inclusive public toilet would look like in their neighbourhood. This report shares the findings from this engagement and co-design activity, in the Hackney Central area.
- File:
- On-the-Ground-DLR-Report.pdf 7.26 MB
- Publication date:
- 2022 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"] Engaged:1
- Keywods:
- Built EnvironmentDesignExperiencesInclusionPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Report
Engaged: Pre-feasibility Study
- Author/s:
- Madelaine Dowd, Maurizio Mucciola, Rosanna Traina, Indira Knight, Gail Ramster, Jo-Anne Bichard
- Summary:
- This Pre-feasibility report includes findings from the Regeneration workshop, expert interviews and literature review of government guidance, as well as design principles and typologies for the Engaged concept that proposes public toilets sharing space with local businesses as part of high street regeneration.
- File:
- Engaged-Pre-Feasibility-Report.pdf 11.53 MB
- Publication date:
- 2022 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Engaged: Pre-feasibility Study Author/s: Madelaine Dowd,1
- Keywods:
- Built EnvironmentDesignLayoutLocationManagementPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Report
Engaged: Regeneration Workshop report
- Author/s:
- Rosanne Traina, Madelaine Dowd, Indira Knight, Jo-Anne Bichard, Gail Ramster
- Summary:
- The Engaged workshop explored the opportunities for public toilet provision and the Engaged concept, with 13 regeneration officers from eight London borough councils. This work guided the development of a pre-feasibility study, in Spring 2022.
- File:
- Regeneration-Workshop-Report.pdf 1.45 MB
- Publication date:
- 2022 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"] Engaged:1
- Keywods:
- Built EnvironmentCrime & Anti-social BehaviourMaintenanceManagementProvisionPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Report
Everyday Life with IBS
- Author/s:
- Lauren White
- Summary:
- This animation captures the common experiences of living with IBS in everyday life, and highlights how understanding them is important for improving health, wellbeing and inclusive societies for those living with hidden health conditions.
- Web link:
- Go to resource
- Publication date:
- 2021 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Everyday Life with IBS Author/s: Lauren1
- Keywods:
- AccessibilityExperiencesPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Film
‘I have to know where I can go’: mundane mobilities and everyday toilet access for people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Author/s:
- Lauren White
- Summary:
- Drawing on a qualitative study based on 25 daily diaries and follow-up interviews with people living the the common health condition irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), this paper explores toilet access through the lens of mundane mobilities.
- Web link:
- Go to resource
- Publication date:
- 2021 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]'I have to know where I1
- Keywods:
- AccessibilityDisabilityPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Academic Paper
Public Toilets in Managed Stations
- Author/s:
- Network Rail
- Summary:
- The Design Guidance for Public Toilets in Managed Stations is intended to promote a common design approach based on the principle of ‘putting passengers first’ across Network Rail's Managed Stations portfolio.
- Web link:
- Go to resource
- Publication date:
- 2020 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Public Toilets in Managed Stations Author/s:1
- Keywods:
- DesignPublic ToiletsTransport
- Type:
- Design GuideStandards and Guidance
Transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in public washrooms: A systematic review
- Author/s:
- Sotiris Vardoulakis, Daniela A.Espinoz Oyarcea, Erica Donner
- Summary:
- A review focused on indoor, publicly accessible washrooms, of 38 studies in 13 countries. using environmental sampling, laboratory, and epidemiological studies on viral and bacterial infection transmission.
- Web link:
- Go to resource
- Publication date:
- 2021 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious1
- Keywods:
- Covid-19Public HealthPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Academic Paper
Toilet Manifesto for London
- Author/s:
- Positive Ageing in London (PAiL), Kilburn Older Voices Exchange (KOVE)
- Summary:
- Adequate public toilet provision is an essential feature of an age-friendly city. The manifesto, inspired by innovative London-based research, seeks that the Greater London Authority makes this need explicit, and supports the manifesto’s five obligations.
- File:
- Toilet-Manifesto-web-3.pdf 88.24 KB
- Publication date:
- 2020 [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(229,229,229,0.52)" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" border_radii="on|15px|15px|15px|15px" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_spread="-3px" box_shadow_color="#f15a62" locked="off"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" width="79.8%" custom_margin="auto|50px|0px|50px|false|false"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"]Toilet Manifesto for London Author/s: Positive Ageing in London (PAiL), Kilburn1
- Keywods:
- Built EnvironmentCampaignPublic Toilets
- Type:
- Organisation or Campaign