Sustainable sanitary and bathroom fittings
Water and energy saving have driven major technological changes in the bathroom and washroom sectors, with both manufacturers and developers recognising their importance. The following is just a tiny sample taken from the huge library of sustainability-themed CDP materials available from the RIBA.
How to deliver cutting-edge bathroom design using eco-friendly techniques. This seminar showcases the latest technologies and how to design a tailored bathroom that maximises space and minimises energy and water usage.
PORCELANOSA Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of tiles, bathrooms and kitchens. With a presence in over 140 countries, PORCELANOSA offers a wide range of quality products, from ceramic and porcelain fittings, wall and floor tiles, to wood parquet, hardwood, natural stone, mosaics, sanitary ware, brassware, bathtubs, shower trays, hydromassage cabins and more.
A comprehensive look at EPDs, including why they’re important, how they’re compiled, the different types of EPD and the accreditation companies behind them. Also discusses how to read and use them in projects.
The Hansgrohe Group conceives and manufactures iconic objects for luxurious bathrooms and kitchens, as well as delivering premium brand showers, shower systems, bathroom and kitchen faucets, and kitchen sinks. Designed for ease of use and incorporating many intelligent features, Hansgrohe’s multi-award-winning ranges offer noticeably greater water and energy savings.
Duration: 40 minutes, plus Q&A
Addresses the issue of water scarcity and the water savings that can be made by using a range of water-efficient products. Includes practical insights into the financial, carbon and CSR benefits of reducing water usage in commercial buildings.
Lecico is one of the world's largest manufacturers of bathroom suites and fittings. Exporting to over fifty countries worldwide, Lecico’s factories in Alexandria, Egypt employ more than 5,000 people and have the capacity to produce over six million pieces of sanitary ware and nearly 25m2 of tiles each year. In the UK, Lecico supplies and supports merchanting and distribution from its base in Bedford.
Best practice guidance on how to specify washrooms that are more hygienic, waste less water and use less energy than traditional designs, and are both aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective.
From design to delivery, Dolphin offers the complete washroom solution tailored to your exact specification. Redefining standards of washroom quality, functionality and sustainability, Dolphin’s innovative range of products features world-class design, exceptional performance, and a sustainability-driven ethos that helps safeguard the environment.
Duration: 45-60 minutes, plus Q