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The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is a Knowledge Community of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). We are a large and active group of over 10,000 architects and allied professionals concerned with the quality and design of all types of educational, cultural, and recreational facilities that promote lifelong learning in safe, welcoming and equitable environments. The CAE’s mission is to foster innovative and collaborative design of educational facilities and to heighten public awareness on the importance of learning environments.

  

  • 1.  School Bathrooms in the time of Covid 19

    Posted 06-08-2020 11:14 AM
    I am working with my daughter's schools to evaluate and retrofit the school buildings for the coming fall. I was wondering if anyone has seen guidelines for adapting shared bathrooms to minimize contagion. I would love to share ideas and resources with others who are engaged in this type of work. 

    Thank you,

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    Esther Sperber, AIA
    Studio ST Architects
    www.studio-st.com
    New York NY
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    CAE EdSpaces 2024 CFP


  • 2.  RE: School Bathrooms in the time of Covid 19

    Posted 06-09-2020 05:59 PM
    Hi Esther,
    While I cannot assure the veracity of all of the claims in this article, in principle and from other readings that I have seen, they seem to be in line and make sense. The state of American bathrooms is rather dismal, especially at most schools. I would certainly recommend an international research scope into this rather than a limited national one. Your daughter and her friends would be much better positioned, as well as those that come after... Best of luck! Here is a link to the article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90502942/we-may-have-to-rethink-the-toilet-seat-altogether-how-coronavirus-could-change-bathrooms-for-the-better 
    Please feel free to let me know your thoughts, and your findings.
    Best regards,
    Peter Di Sabatino

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    Peter Di Sabatino
    American University of Sharjah, School of Architecture and Design
    Sharjah
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    CAE EdSpaces 2024 CFP


  • 3.  RE: School Bathrooms in the time of Covid 19

    Posted 06-09-2020 06:03 PM
    By the way, I am no longer the Dean at the College of Architecture, Art and Design at the American University of Sharjah in the UAE... I am now a professor at the Politecnico di Milano in Italy. I guess I need to figure out how to update my profile...!  :)

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    Peter Di Sabatino
    American University of Sharjah, School of Architecture and Design
    Sharjah
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    CAE EdSpaces 2024 CFP


  • 4.  RE: School Bathrooms in the time of Covid 19

    Posted 06-09-2020 07:23 PM
    Thank you for sharing this article. 
    Esther

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    Esther Sperber
    Studio ST Architects
    www.studio-st.com
    New York NY
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    CAE EdSpaces 2024 CFP