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jamesdirector
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 Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:34 am Post subject: AIRE DE MERLE Convenience |
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Hey, I've been tryign to research about this public toilet for quite some time now but I just can't seem to find anything about it online, nor about the architects, Beguin and Macchini. Can anybody help point me in the right direction? I must gather enough information to arrange a 15 minute presentation  |
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nanrehvasconez
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: |
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AUTOMATED PUBLIC TOILETS (APT's)
Automated Public Toilets are high-tech self cleaning public restrooms. They require a service contract but for the most part are unattended. Unlike portable sanitation units (PSU) or 'porta potties', these unit are fixed location and require electrical, water and sewer connection. While more expensive then a PSU, they provide clean seats, floors and actually look nice.
WARNING! Almost all APT's installed in the U.S. are single toilet units with only limited ability to accommodate the public during high use times. Because they are clean and have lavatory fixtures, individuals will remain in them for longer periods then they would when using a PSU. One person can lock out others for 15 - 20 minutes. This can lead to unacceptable queuing and wait-times. After an initial 'pilot test' of single toilet APT's, Atlanta ordered 'quad toilet' APT's for their main MARTA station.
APT procurement cost analysis is often flawed when single toilet APT are cost-compared to traditional multi-stall facilities that accommodate the sanitation needs of many people at once. |
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jamesdirector
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks that will come in handy but is there anything more specific to the aire de merle public toilet? Sorry if it seems like I'm trying to get out of doing the work myself, but I have literally searched for hours! |
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