Next Generation Green Restroom Design v2
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Sustainable restroom design can address the global concerns of water shortages and the impacts of the building sector on our environment. This program identifies the newest technologies in high-efficiency restroom fixtures including how to choose water-saving products and the practical, economic, and environmental benefits of high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers versus paper towels. Also included is an in-depth analysis of how these products earn points toward LEED® v4 credits and other green building standards to comply with new, best practices in green building.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Recognize how green restroom design can help address the global need to conserve water, energy, and other natural resources within the built environment.
- Describe the environmental, health, and economic benefits of water-saving products and high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers versus paper towels.
- Apply product selection strategies through the use of independent life cycle assessment studies to earn points toward LEED v4 credits and other certifications.
- Determine the benefits realized by facilities that have adopted green restroom design and the use of water-saving products and high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers through case study examples.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by William Gagnon and Penny Bonda on behalf of Excel Dryer. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: William Gagnon and Penny Bonda
Title: William Gagnon - Vice President–Marketing and Key Accounts, Excel Dryer, Inc. and Penny Bonda - Board of Directors chair-elect of the Healthy Building Network, Excel Dryer, Inc. and Ecoimpact Consulting, LLC
Background: William Gagnon is the vice president of marketing and key accounts for Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the patented high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® hand dryer. William works closely with green building industry leaders including architect firms, specifiers, distributors, and end-users to determine ways in which high-speed hand dryers fit into national sustainability initiatives such as the US Green Building Council’s LEED® credit system and the new "Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance." With over 15 years of industry experience, Gagnon frequently speaks before trade groups, contributes to key industry trade publications, and is quoted about green restroom design.