An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities
Purpose: This study aims to introduce the design and the design process for an innovative sanitary fixture to be used in public facilities for the purpose of ablution. This purpose-made fixture is needed to support the hygienic, safe and comfortable performance of this essential function in public f...
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| author | Mokhtar, Ahmed |
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| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | Mokhtar, A.H. (2024), "An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities", Facilities, Vol. 42 No. 15/16, pp. 92-106. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-07-2023-0063 1758-7131 http://hdl.handle.net/11073/25520 10.1108/F-07-2023-0063 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Design Interior design Ergonomics Property and facilities management Ablution Sanitary fixture |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities |
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| description | Purpose: This study aims to introduce the design and the design process for an innovative sanitary fixture to be used in public facilities for the purpose of ablution. This purpose-made fixture is needed to support the hygienic, safe and comfortable performance of this essential function in public facilities in many parts of the world. The study also clarifies the need for this function and critically reviews current designs to address it. Design/methodology/approach: The study started by critically reviewing the standard built-in models for ablution. It also identified and analyzed new approaches to designing standalone ablution fixtures. The study then specified the characteristics of a better ablution fixture and involved drafting a design based on these characteristics, making a wooden prototype to test the design and receiving users’ feedback. The design was adjusted and tested again for more feedback. Finally, the study resulted in the development of a final design. It used digital fabrication to create the design prototype with improved aesthetics, tested it again and received user feedback. Findings: A survey of users showed that they found the innovative fixture more comfortable and safer than the commonly used built-in models. The main concern was the potential for water to splash on clothes from the high faucet. Originality/value: In addition to showing an innovative design for a purpose-made sanitary fixture for ablution, the study makes the reader aware of the various challenges of providing a hygienic, safe and comfortable facility for users to perform this function. This is very useful for the many designers and facility managers who deal with the issue. |
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| spelling | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilitiesMokhtar, AhmedDesignInterior designErgonomicsProperty and facilities managementAblutionSanitary fixturePurpose: This study aims to introduce the design and the design process for an innovative sanitary fixture to be used in public facilities for the purpose of ablution. This purpose-made fixture is needed to support the hygienic, safe and comfortable performance of this essential function in public facilities in many parts of the world. The study also clarifies the need for this function and critically reviews current designs to address it. Design/methodology/approach: The study started by critically reviewing the standard built-in models for ablution. It also identified and analyzed new approaches to designing standalone ablution fixtures. The study then specified the characteristics of a better ablution fixture and involved drafting a design based on these characteristics, making a wooden prototype to test the design and receiving users’ feedback. The design was adjusted and tested again for more feedback. Finally, the study resulted in the development of a final design. It used digital fabrication to create the design prototype with improved aesthetics, tested it again and received user feedback. Findings: A survey of users showed that they found the innovative fixture more comfortable and safer than the commonly used built-in models. The main concern was the potential for water to splash on clothes from the high faucet. Originality/value: In addition to showing an innovative design for a purpose-made sanitary fixture for ablution, the study makes the reader aware of the various challenges of providing a hygienic, safe and comfortable facility for users to perform this function. This is very useful for the many designers and facility managers who deal with the issue.American University of SharjahEmerald2024-04-23T04:52:49Z2024-04-23T04:52:49Z2024-01-14Peer-ReviewedPublished versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfMokhtar, A.H. (2024), "An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities", Facilities, Vol. 42 No. 15/16, pp. 92-106. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-07-2023-00631758-7131http://hdl.handle.net/11073/2552010.1108/F-07-2023-0063en_UShttps://doi.org/10.1108/F-07-2023-0063oai:repository.aus.edu:11073/255202024-08-22T11:34:45Z |
| spellingShingle | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities Mokhtar, Ahmed Design Interior design Ergonomics Property and facilities management Ablution Sanitary fixture |
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| title | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities |
| title_full | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities |
| title_fullStr | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities |
| title_full_unstemmed | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities |
| title_short | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities |
| title_sort | An innovative sanitary fixture for performing ablution in public facilities |
| topic | Design Interior design Ergonomics Property and facilities management Ablution Sanitary fixture |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11073/25520 |