Mercedes Psenicnik

It seeks to heal the negative relationship between users and public toilets. It does so through gender-neutral wayfinding, local art displayed on OLED windows, and a living wall. The wall is a physical representation of COVE’s integrated greywater system. Users can feel good about themselves and their communities when using COVE.

COVE's doors, sinks, and toilets feature motions sensors. COVE ensures year-round use by creating an enclosed space to keep users warm. COVE places its sinks outside the stalls to accommodate changing user habits. The sink placement provides users with quicker access to sinks and increases the availability of the stalls.

Adequate space was implemented into COVE's floor plan to ensure easy maneuverability for wheelchair users and people with strollers. COVE features varying heights of sinks and drinking fountains to ensure everyone can access clean water to drink and wash their hands. Other ergonomic considerations include door size, bench height, and the size and placement of grab bars.

These materials have high cleanliness ratings and use fewer resources than their traditional counterparts. COVE contributes to the community through its inclusive design. Its form, design details, and ergonomics all seek to make it a welcoming place. COVE also displays local art, which strengthens its ties to the community.