What does "accessible" really mean?

Areas, products or systems are regarded

as accessible if they can be used normally

by people with a disability without diffi-

culty and without the need for help from

others.

For the accessible furnishing of bath-

rooms, showers and WCs, not only does

the spatial configuration (sufficient

movement areas, door openings, etc.)

have to be taken into account but also

the user’s personal furnishings, including

adapted aids.

THE ACCESSIBLE

BATHROOM

The need for accessible living areas is on the increase. Demographic change, the growing number

of people in need of care together with our modern understanding of equal opportunities call for

sophisticated solutions that are also accessible to people with restricted mobility. Particularly in the

bathroom where absolute privacy and autonomy are imperative.

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM DESIGN – A PARTICULAR CHALLENGE

Planning and execution place specific demands on all those involved. They are subject to clear

guidelines and require special product solutions: bathrooms and products have to be designed and

arranged in such a way as to make it much easier for users to spend time in the bathroom. These

requirements have been set down in DIN 18040.

WITH VILLEROY & BOCH, EVEN PLANNING IS ‘ACCESSIBLE’.

On the following pages, you will find all you need to know about designing accessible bathrooms. From

the most important requirements specified in the standard and a helpful checklist for your project to

all standard-compliant Villeroy&Boch products that can be used in accessible bathrooms and that

also meet the highest aesthetic requirements.

If you still have questions or if you need specific support for your projects, please get in touch with us.

+49 6864 81 1500

pro.villeroy-boch.com

Important:

This Factbook outlines the basic principles for planning homes on the basis of DIN 18040-2: 2011-06, Construction

of accessible buildings – Design principles – Part 2: Dwellings. The diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and

are not suitable for ascertaining measurements.

THE ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM