Anyone involved with public toilet provision should read this book. Not least because it?s a joy to read (something that is rare in technical writing), authoritative and an 'easy read.'

Civil Engineering: Journal of the Institution of Civil Engineers

The book's argument is simple: public loos need to work for all, but they often don't … [We're] immediately on board.

New Scientist

[This] outstanding attempt at the future of toilets will contribute to the improvement of the toilet environment globally and will serve as a model for others”

WINNER, Japanese Toilet Association Incentive Award 2025, Technology and R&D Category

This is a brilliantly accessible, engaging, essential and timely book on a subject that means a lot to all of us. It will make sense of the multitude of dimensional toilet design guides around but also raises critical issues rarely mentioned in current texts. Where else could we read about the psychology of using toilets alongside neurodiversity, gender, space requirements, incontinence, toilet rolls and sanitary bins?

Vincent Goodwin, Access and Inclusive Design Consultant, UK

An insightful exploration of the often-overlooked significance of public toilets in urban landscapes. This groundbreaking work sheds light on their essential role in everyday life, prompting readers to reconsider the humble restroom with newfound appreciation.

Anastasios Maragiannis, University of Westminster, UK