Human Scale:
10. Act Sustainably in the Bathroom

03/25

    Water is a scarce and increasingly expensive resource, and energy prices are likely to remain high in the long term. Regardless of the size of the household, one of the greatest potential savings lies in the day-to-day use of the bathroom.

    In a modern bathroom, water and energy consumption can be significantly reduced by using water-saving taps and hand showers, touchless taps, dual flush toilets and innovative toilet models. Cleaning agents can also be saved thanks to new types of WCs without flushing rim and advanced drainage systems for the washbasin. The correct use of shower toilets can also reduce the consumption of moist toilet paper, which repeatedly causes problems in sewage treatment plants. On average, everyone washes their hands 5 to 7 times a day, i.e. 1,825 to 2,555 times a year, and daily showering not only consumes (drinking) water, but also energy. Sustainable behaviour in the private household is made easier with the use of modern sanitary equipment and personal behavioural routines in the bathroom and can therefore make a significant contribution to conserving resources.

    Activity

    Realisation

    Bathroom planning

    Save water

    Water-saving taps, dual flush WC, water-saving hand showers

    New toilet interior geometries help to save water

    do without regular bathing

    Save energy

    Water-saving taps

    Start/stop buttons in the shower; precise temperature setting for taps

    Energy-efficient preparation of hot water

    Save cleaning agents, toilet paper

    Rimless WCs, shower toilets, washbasins with easy-care surfaces

    Provide power connection for shower toilets

    Avoid damp toilet paper

    Clean the shower and washbasin regularly

    Washbasins with easy-care surface

    Reduce limescale stains on glass partitions by regularly cleaning/drying with a wiper

    Simply remove toothpaste residue and hair more often without taking out the mace

    Clean toilet and bidet regularly

    WC

    Rimless WC, removable WC seat

    Avoid extensive use of aggressive cleaning agents

    Cleaning the drain/siphon

    Low-clogging siphon

    Inspection opening, easy access, maintenance-friendly

    New traps are easy to clean from above and save on aggressive cleaning agents

      Human Scale: 
      1. Body Care in the Bathroom

      03/25

      The line between personal hygiene and personal care is blurred, and much of both is part of our everyday routine. Nevertheless, the decisive criterion for personal hygiene is probably the extent of the care activities that we give our bodies over and above the necessary basics - for health care, beauty care or simply because it does us good.

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        Human Scale:
        4. Mental Activities in the Bathroom

        03/25

        How many great ideas have you had during a revitalising shower? How relaxing can a bath in a free-standing bathtub be? And where better for people to be alone and retreat to a quiet place to think in peace?

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          Human Scale:
          10. Act Sustainably in the Bathroom

          03/25

          Water is a scarce and increasingly expensive resource, and energy prices are likely to remain high in the long term. Regardless of the size of the household, one of the greatest potential savings lies in the day-to-day use of the bathroom.

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