I agree. As an architect, I know the codes generally dictate what equal number of fixtures across both genders. But given various other issues, like a family bathroom, other genders, nursing, etc, at least one unisex can be useful. ...and the codes generally allow for reducing the total fixture count by using a unisex to double count.
Jerome, architect www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Jun 26, 2017, at 7:36 AM, Maureen Soules <soule...@umn.edu> wrote: > > My first thought is to check the building code. Your first obligation is to > make sure you meet the minimum number of fixtures per sex. If making changes > to your current fixture count violates the code, then it's a moot point. If, > however, you can make changes, then I say go for it. After all, I think one > of the tenents of coworking is to be inclusive. People resist change, even > if it is an improvement. Give it time, and people will get used to it. > After all, the bathrooms in their homes are unisex.. it's not a big deal. > >> On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 3:47:10 PM UTC-5, Cian Ryan wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> As this is my first post let me briefly introduce myself... >> >> I have recently started working with TAG as a Facility Manager. Prior to >> this I had been working for a retail company in Ireland - so the coworking >> concept is new for me :) >> >> At the moment I am currently investigating possible unisex toilets in one of >> our campuses, but some of our members are not so keen. >> >> I would be interested to here if others have faced a similar situation? >> >> Regards >> >> C. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
