No longer a space of purely functional hygiene, the bathroom has taken on a prominent role in architectural design, becoming an essential element in both public and private programs.
Below, we have compiled a selection of articles by the ArchDaily editorial team. These guides cover how to design bathrooms, choose materials and essential fixtures, and address specific challenges such as small spaces, designing for the elderly, and eco-friendly sanitation systems.
Bathroom Design
- How to Design Accessible Bathrooms According to NBR 9050
- How to Design Safe Bathrooms for the Elderly?
- Minimum Dimensions and Typical Layouts for Small Bathrooms
Trends
Eco-Friendly Bathrooms
- How Dry Toilets Work, an Alternative Sanitation System
- Learn How to Build the Bason, a Hygienic Dry Toilet
Materials and Comfort
- What Are the Best Finishes for Bathrooms?
- What Lighting Is Best for Bathrooms?
- Tips for Choosing a Toilet in an Architectural Project
- Basic Guide: How to Choose a Kitchen or Bathroom Faucet?
Public Bathrooms
- Public Restrooms: Examples in Plan and Section
- Shared Bathrooms for Children: What to Consider When Designing?
Inspiration
- Beyond Four Walls: 12 Bathrooms with Views of Their Surroundings
- Exposed Concrete Bathrooms: Brutalism in the Intimate Space
- Concrete Countertops: Brutalism in the Bathroom
- Three Bathrooms, Three Dances: Body Experimentations in Architecture
This article was written by Victor Delaqua. The translation is powered by AI.
