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The Art and Functionality of Architectural Products Magazine Award-Winning XLERATOR Custom Designed Hand Dryers

Modern restroom design is no longer just about functionality—it’s a canvas for innovation and creativity. With the rise of custom designed hand dryers being incorporated into cutting-edge architectural projects, businesses can now integrate hygiene, aesthetics, and sustainability into every corner of their commercial spaces. Our collaboration with Artists For Humanity (AFH) for XLERATOR® Custom Designed Hand Dryers with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) has earned the prestigious Architectural Products Magazine’s Product Innovation Award. This recognition celebrates the intersection of creativity, hygiene and sustainability, and modern restroom design, showcasing how custom designed hand dryers can enhance both commercial restroom aesthetics and functionality in architectural spaces.

Architectural Products That Go Beyond Functionality

The award-winning project at the AFH EpiCenter in Boston embodies the potential of innovative architectural products to transform utilitarian spaces into works of art. Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR Hand Dryers with eHEPA Filtration were customized using advanced digital imaging technology, featuring 10 pieces of artwork created by 9 AFH teen artists.

This collaboration not only elevated the commercial restroom aesthetics but also aligned seamlessly with AFH’s commitment to green building standards and sustainability.

Sustainable Restroom Solutions in Action

At the heart of this project is Excel Dryer’s commitment to eco-friendly innovations that meet the growing demand for sustainable restroom solutions. These XLERATOR Hand Dryers provided several benefits for AFH such as reducing waste by eliminating paper towel usage, saving vital resources like trees and water. These hand drying solutions provide up to an 88% reduction in carbon footprint versus paper towels, promoting energy efficiency. With the addition of having eHEPA filtration, these hand dryers can support both hygiene and sustainability. The dryers’ eHEPA filtration is proven to remove 99.999% of viruses and 99.97% of bacteria at 0.3 microns, ensuring a safer environment.

These features exemplify how having these hand dryers in your restroom contributes to both hygiene and sustainability in high-traffic spaces like the AFH EpiCenter.

The AFH EpiCenter: A Beacon of Modern Restroom Design

The Artists For Humanity EpiCenter, Boston’s first LEED Platinum-certified building, provided the perfect canvas for this innovative project. The building’s design prioritizes green building standards, and the integration of Excel Dryer’s custom designed hand dryers aligned with its goals for sustainability and creative expression.

By merging artistic customization with sustainable restroom solutions, the project highlights how restrooms can become integral to a building’s architectural narrative.

Why This Project Stands Out

The recognition from the Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards underscores the unique qualities of this collaboration:

  • Custom Design: Tailored hand dryers featuring original artwork brought AFH’s mission to life.
  • Environmental Impact: Significant reductions in waste and energy usage support long-term sustainability and energy efficiency.
  • Architectural Integration: The dryers blend seamlessly into the EpiCenter’s innovative, modern design.
  • Enhanced User Experience: By integrating touchless technology, the project ensures a hygienic, user-friendly restroom environment.

Leading the Way in Hygiene and Sustainability

Excel Dryer’s partnership with AFH showcases how architectural products can go beyond practicality, delivering both aesthetic and environmental benefits. By integrating custom designed hand dryers into architectural projects, facilities can achieve advanced hygiene and sustainability through features like filtration systems and touchless operation, ensuring cleaner, safer spaces. They can also benefit from reduced energy consumption, contributing to long-term energy efficiency and cost savings. Additionally, these innovative solutions promote modern restroom design, elevating commercial spaces with thoughtful and functional elements that enhance both user experience and architectural appeal.

A Future of Eco-Friendly Innovations and Design

Winning the Architectural Products Product Innovation Award reaffirms Excel Dryer’s leadership in combining eco-friendly innovations with functional design. Architects, designers, and facility managers can draw inspiration from this project to incorporate custom designed hand dryers into their own visions for sustainable restroom solutions.

Ready to redefine your commercial restroom aesthetics? Explore Excel Dryer’s custom designed hand dryers options today. By integrating innovation, sustainability, and creativity, you can transform restrooms into a true extension of your building’s design philosophy.