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The article discusses the changing designs of restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms in school buildings in the U.S. School administrators are still selecting urinals in gender-inclusive spaces instead of installing toilets only as they are easier to maintain. Safety has always been necessary in the design of these rooms.

The article focuses on architectural planning and designing for school restrooms and locker rooms that requires easy maintenance. Topics discussed include use of automated floor cleaning machines for locker rooms, views of architecture firm Legat Architects's design director Michael R. Maloney on use of independent sinks without countertops, and need for maintaining privacy and safety in restrooms and locker rooms.

The article focuses on restrooms and locker rooms in schools in the U.S. School planners, architects and manufacturers have been working to improve the design of restrooms locker rooms and the products that go into them to make them more durable and resistant to abuse. The perspectives of material suppliers and an architect on the issue are provided.

The article discusses restroom and locker room designs in school facilities that would offer convenience and privacy to students. Most restrooms in schools are individualized with larger spaces, easy swing doors that would comply with the Americans With Disabilities requirements, and installation of standard size fixtures with automated controls. Concerning locker rooms, architects prefer to use concrete masonry walls, rubber and ceramic tile for its floor, and wooden doors with hollow metal frames.

The article focuses on the interior design of the restroom and locker room of the River Terrace Education Campus located in Washington D.C. by Veronica Mazo.

The article discusses the architectural design of the Phillips Academy Andover Athletic Facilities Master Plan and Snyder Center located at Andover, Massachusetts designed by Perkins+Will.

The article discusses the impact of planning and design on athletic facilities in schools. It mentions that facility development is vital in school management as it enhances the quality of schools. It provides several key components in locker room planning and design including the selection of flooring, the layout and accessibility of locker rooms, and allocation of lavatories and lightings. It also suggests that set up of communication systems in lockers should be considered for emergency use.

The article offers information on the new athletic facilities and locker room designs of 21st century which enable the students to become flexible. It mentions the locker room designs in the late 20th century with the concept of one-size-fits-all spaces wherein the benches and showers are provided for every student. It adds the bull-pen concept on the 21st century locker rooms with a centralized coaches' office and designed to focus on the athletes' performance and improvement.