The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was established to help prevent discrimination and ensure people with disabilities have equal access to public spaces, services, and facilities. For architects, designers, and facility managers, that means creating environments that are not only code-conscious but also welcoming and functional for every visitor. In commercial restrooms, accessibility extends beyond […]
Public spaces shape how we experience our communities every day. From historic landmarks to neighborhood gathering places, thoughtful design has the power to inspire, educate, and connect people. Recently, a unique partnership between Excel Dryer and CoDesign Collaborative demonstrated how custom hand dryers can become more than functional restroom fixtures, they can become platforms for […]
As sustainability continues to influence building design, facility management, and purchasing decisions, organizations are looking beyond product performance and evaluating the environmental impact of where and how products are made. When it comes to restroom solutions, eco-friendly hand dryers manufactured in the United States offer a unique sustainability advantage that extends far beyond energy savings. […]
In the wake of a global pandemic, expectations for commercial restroom hygiene have reached new heights. Today, spotless, touchless, and hygienic facilities are not just preferred, they’re required. To better understand these changing attitudes, Excel Dryer partnered with MetrixLab, a global market research firm operating in over 90 countries, to conduct a groundbreaking global survey […]
In today’s public restrooms, hygiene expectations are higher than ever. Facility managers, architects, business owners, and consumers are all paying closer attention to how restroom environments impact health, cleanliness, and user confidence. In the recent Global Survey of Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Restrooms by MetrixLab, it was founded that cleanliness and hygiene are the number one […]
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped how people think about hygiene in shared spaces, and nowhere is that shift more visible than in public restrooms. What was once considered a routine stop is now a moment of scrutiny, where users actively evaluate cleanliness, safety, and technology. Today’s restroom users expect more than basic functionality. They want […]
Today’s facilities are under increasing pressure to improve sustainability metrics, reduce operating costs, and align with green building standards. One way to do this is through restroom design, which is now part of a broader environmental strategy, making the XLERATOReco® hand dryer a significant benefit. Designed as the most energy-efficient model in the XLERATOR® hand […]
Modern commercial restrooms are evolving fast and users notice. They expect spaces that are cleaner, touch-free, and designed for a better experience, not just a utilitarian stop. That expectation is exactly where the XLERATORsync hand dryer stands out. By combining washing, rinsing, and drying at the sink, this sink mounted hand dryer transforms the handwashing […]
Across the country, companies are confronting the same challenge: how do you convince employees, comfortable in flexible, remote routines, to return to the office? The answer, according to a recent Barron’s article, isn’t mandates or strict policies. It’s rethinking workplaces entirely, transforming them into healthier, more inspiring, more sustainable environments where people want to be. […]
Commercial restrooms are undergoing a global transformation, shaped by heightened expectations for cleanliness, wellness, sustainability, and long-term cost efficiency. Design professionals today face more pressure than ever to specify products and systems that meet evolving user needs while aligning with building performance standards such as LEED, WELL, and new client-driven sustainability goals. To support this […]