Co-living homes
Shared bathroom Services and Power Planning for Co-living homes
Locate the equipment first, then coordinate outlets, switches and maintenance access with the relevant trades.
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Walkthrough checklist
- Make a schedule of fixed and portable equipment and note where each will actually be used.
- Overlay service routes and outlets on the furniture drawings before approving joinery.
- Keep shutoffs and frequently serviced connections reachable and have the relevant specialist verify the provision.
Worked example
A planned mirror cabinet may overlap the light switch and an existing service point.
Coordinate cabinet, switch, lighting and service drawings together, and keep connections reachable for maintenance.
How to test it
Check locations against the final furniture and appliance drawings before walls or cabinets are closed.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Separate dry grooming from shower use and give each resident a labeled portable caddy location.
- Detail
- Use wall-hung dispensers where maintainable and a bright mirror light.
- Trade-off
- Permanent individual shelves improve organization but complicate cleaning and turnover.
- Check concurrent use and door privacy
- Confirm surfaces dry and clean easily
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