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Toilet Design Templates
With such a wide spectrum of needs and requirements within accessible toilets, many users found that the minimum provision was often less than adequate. With such a variety of needs it became clear that there is no ideal provision, but that a mix must be provided to ensure local demand can be met. Here is a selection
of cubicles which cover a range of needs:
 The above image
shows the most widely available cubicle designs alongside a number of
populations in a pyramid (Goldsmith, 2000). The large base of the pyramid
represents the more able-bodied section of the population who do not experience
any architectural barriers. Lack of provision often means that accessible
toilets are used by people who do not have disabilities, such as parents and
children, and women who would otherwise have to queue for a standard toilet.
This means that disabled users often have difficulty finding a vacant
accessible toilet because they are occupied by able bodied individuals.
These problems can
be overcome by the provision of a greater range of cubicles. As is demonstrated
on the right hand side of the pyramid, there would be more choice for every
group if a greater range was provided. Providers would be expected to match the
selection of cubicles provided to their customer base.
* These layouts are widely available and therefore are not reproduced here.
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By looking at the
range of users’ needs, VivaCity2020 were able to identify a number of common
requirements linked by different disabilities and needs. This led to a
selection of design templates for accessible and inclusive toilets which built
on recommendations from a wide range of British Standards. These Design
Templates should be used in conjunction with the 
