The Portland Loo

Installing a public toilet isn’t as cut and dry as you would imagine. There are numerous public restroom laws and…...

Public toilets get a bad political wrap. A few high-profile commode calamities have made these facilities a third rail of…...

Public parks are vital shared spaces where people of all ages can escape the hustle and bustle of city life…...

The development of toilet designs and bathroom architecture throughout history isn’t merely a story of sanitation and hygiene. It’s a…...

When you’re using the restroom at home, you don’t have to worry about being considerate of strangers. That’s not the…...

When people hear about the Portland Loo’s balance between privacy and safety, there’s an understandable hint of skepticism.  After all,…...

Public restrooms are the frontlines in the battle to stop the spread of germs, bacteria, and other contaminants. Cities must…...

Cities are in the unenviable position of having to provide public restrooms to tens of thousands of potential users while…...

Public restrooms have earned a bad reputation for their negative impact on the environment. This criticism poses a significant challenge…...

The pitfalls of conventional public restrooms have conditioned officials to see these facilities as costly risks rather than valuable investments.…...