Armitage Shanks enlisted top designer, Robin Levien, to ensure that the new product ranges are aesthetically pleasing and provide schools with an up-to-date and modern washroom. Contour 21 includes products designed specifically for age groups 3-6, 7-11 and 11+, which include two smaller sized back-to-wall WCs in 305mm or 355mm with a 4.5 litre flush lever, which will prove hugely beneficial to a schools' water efficiency, and help achieve BREEAM compliance. The brassware in the collection feature flow regulators which can halve the amount of water wasted.
A safety and hygiene focus is key to ensuring schools provide the best washroom facility possible. Armitage Shanks has thoughtful designed their new products to ensure these requirements are met. Contour 21features 2 new back outlet basins available in 50 and 60cm, and have no tap holes, overflow, chain or plug instead they feature concealed fixing brackets and an integral back outlet; this means there is virtually no-where for the bacteria to reproduce, making these basins extremely hygienic.
School washrooms also need to ensure that disabled staff and pupils are provided for under section 7 of BS 6465 building regulations. Armitage Shanks' knowledge of creating accessible washrooms in line with current guidelines is second to none and further information can be found in the essential specifiers series guide ‘part m solutions...what works and why'.
Tony Rheinberg, Commercial Manager for Armitage Shanks comments, "It has been important that we work closely with schools and organisations such as the Bog Standard Campaign of which we are a major sponsor. We need to ensure our product offering meets the latest criteria and brings the best offering to the market. However when it comes to designing a school washroom speak to the children that will be using it - their views are vital."
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