Architecture & Building Innovations
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"We should learn from the Japanese - don't put toilets next to the sink."
I have been thinking of this for ages. The Japanese would wonder why we s**t where we wash. I imagine the reason we in the West have toilets in bathrooms is because of plumbing concerns. Historically, the Japanese always had their toilets (until the 80s, long drop toilets were still widely used) separate to the bathroom. In the UK, at least, Water Closets were around for much longer, making it less smelly to have a toilet in the bathroom. It is often a more efficient use of space, however.
When I suggest to clients in the UK that they might want a WC separate to the bathroom, quite often, they don't like it. A bathroom doesn't seem complete without a WC to them. We are wired culturally to s**t where we wash.
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I added a post here the other day Mike that might interest you: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=81%26amp;t=59457
A concept that has taken a while to develop, being for a housing model that takes a different slant on sustainability through it's ability to adapt to change in housing demand.
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