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Building sound insulation – make sure sanitary equipment is on the checklist

Sound insulation is a key quality-of-life aspect for modern buildings. Nor is it merely a ‘nice-to-have’.

Wash basin taps - Water management - Electronic fittings - Building solutions - Sustainability - Planning aids - Renovations - Drinking water hygiene - Saving water

LEED and BREEAM certification: products from SCHELL for sustainable buildings

Building certifications like LEED and BREEAM are an important benchmark for green building and efficient building operations.

Shower fittings - Wash basin taps - WC flush systems - Electronic fittings - Building solutions - User hygiene - Planning aids - Renovations - Drinking water hygiene - Anti-scalding protection

Foolproof fittings: intuitive solutions for schools and day nurseries

Sanitary facilities are an integral part of day-to-day life at schools and day nurseries: they are in constant use, mostly by the kids themselves, who may often be unable to fully appreciate...

Shower fittings - Kitchen taps - Wash basin taps - Water management - WC flush systems - Electronic fittings - Building solutions - User hygiene - Planning aids - Renovations - Drinking water hygiene - Anti-scalding protection

Hospitals

Planning and renovating sanitary facilities in hospitals.

Shower fittings - Appliance connection fittings - Wash basin taps - Electronic fittings - Healthcare - Planning aids - Anti-scalding protection

Multi-generation bathrooms: how to plan the perfect new-build project

Our society is getting older. This is changing expectations for modern residential spaces from one stage of life to another.

Wash basin taps - Electronic fittings - Sustainability - User hygiene - Drinking water hygiene - Saving water

Electronic wash basin taps in the guest WC – smart comfort for holidays

Holidays often bring life and laughter to many a home. During this time, family and friends will come and go, and the guest WC sees a lot more use than normal.

Kitchen taps - Sustainability - User hygiene - Drinking water hygiene

GRANDIS E: hygiene and flexibility for the modern kitchen

Design, comfort, individuality and sustainability – these are the key trends for a modern kitchen fit-out.

Wash basin taps - Water management - Electronic fittings - User hygiene - Drinking water hygiene - Saving water

Drinking water hygiene – clean water is the basis for life

Drinking water quality in Germany is among the highest anywhere in the world. This quality is guaranteed by the local water utility.

Water management - WC flush systems - Sustainability - User hygiene - Drinking water hygiene

From toilet paper to bidet WCs: bathroom customs around the world

A trip to the toilet can be surprisingly different, depending on where you are in the world. From squat toilets and hoses to high-tech, remote-controlled bidet WCs – every country has its own...