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technical faucet engineering for architects/MEP/specifiers

Material Science of Faucets for Architecture: Corrosion, Finish Longevity and Cleanability

For architects, MEP engineers, and specifiers, a faucet is never a minor detail. In commercial restrooms, healthcare, transportation hubs, and public buildings, the faucet body,[…]

Time-of-Flight Sensing Systems in Aircraft Lavatories

Time-of-Flight Sensing & 3-in-1 Touchless Systems in Aircraft Lavatories — Engineering Review Time-of-Flight Sensing and Integrated 3-in-1 Touchless Systems in Aircraft Lavatories Engineering analysis for[…]

Faucet Finish Trends in Architectural Projects 2025: Matte Black, Brushed Brass and Beyond

Faucet Finish Trends in Architectural Projects 2025: Matte Black, Brushed Brass and Beyond

In 2025, faucet finishes are more than a surface choice; they’re a design signal. From wellness-focused hospitality to mixed-use residential towers, architects are leaning on[…]

Water Efficiency Benchmarks for Architectural Faucets: Flow Rates, Certifications, and ROI

Water Efficiency Benchmarks for Architectural Faucets: Flow Rates, Certifications, and ROI

Design teams are under pressure to cut potable water use without compromising user experience or code compliance. Knowing the key benchmarks—and how they map to[…]

Architect’s Guide to BIM-Ready Faucets: Downloadable Families, Metadata, and Integration

Architects Guide to BIM-Ready Faucets: Downloadable Families, Metadata, and Integration

Introduction In modern architectural design, precision and data hold importance no less than aesthetics. Building Information Modeling has become the cornerstone for this, whereby all[…]

Comparative Evaluation of Specification-Grade Faucets: Performance, Finish, and Lifecycle

Specification-grade faucets should be selected to perform well over many years and to withstand abuse in high-traffic installations, and not merely by their appearance on[…]

Sensor vs Manual Faucets in Commercial Projects: Architectural Performance Study

Introduction The decision between sensor (touchless) and manual faucets in commercial projects is more than aesthetics — it has a direct influence on hygiene, sustainability,[…]

Collections of Faucets, Soap Dispensers and Accessories

Pros and Cons of Leading Faucet Brands for Specifiers: FontanaShowers, BathSelect, Kohler, Delta

Introduction For engineering and architectural specification teams, the choice of faucet and fixture brand involves more than stylistic preference—it involves coordinating product ecosystem, support materials,[…]

Designing Sustainable Restrooms for Airports, Schools, and Stadiums

Designing Sustainable Restrooms for Airports, Schools, and Stadiums

Specifying restrooms for heavy-use uses such as airports, schools, and stadiums requires a sensitive balance between performance, sustainability, and long-term durability. Architects and engineers are[…]

Architects Evaluate Fixture Brands Before Writing Specifications

How Architects Evaluate Fixture Brands Before Writing Specifications

Before receiving a place in a specification document, a faucet, shower system, or auto-dispenser must prove performance, technical qualification, and long-term service worth. All the[…]