Bathroom with a view? The Udaivilas at Udaipur provides truly luxurious bath moments
Niranjan Khatri, general manager, WelcomEnviron Initiatives, ITC WelcomGroup says: “Water saving fixtures can be more expensive upfront but save at least 30% of water and sewage costs over their lifetime.” Adds Bhatia: “As designers and hoteliers become more interested in the ‘spa’ bath, they want materials like bamboo, and stones like onyx, travertine, and carrara marble, that bring a natural look without impacting the environment.”
Manufacturers are developing technologies for shower systems as well, that provide a great shower experience while conserving water. Moen has introduced Envi Eco-Performance Rainshower, an 8-inch rain shower that has a flow rate of 20% less than the industry standard.
Hansgrohe’s Raindance AIR showers enriches one litre of water with three litres of air, for up to ten percent less water usage. Jacquar Pressmatic, and sensor taps and ultrasound welded leak proof faucets from Crabtree-Frattini, are some other exceptional water saving fixtures.
Spanish maker Roca has introduced the W+W washbasin-cum-water closet that reuses water from the basin for flushing the toilet, and uses about 25% less water than a dual flush toilet. The fixture is also equipped with an automatic cleansing system which prevents bacteria from entering the water cistern. Likewise, the electronically controlled Duravit Architec urinal combines innovative sensor technology with intelligent flushing technology, providing water-saving programmes for different applications.
The ‘green effect’ has also carried over to the bathtub segment where focus is shifting to newer materials. It’s all about the natural look, with soft, organic forms and green materials like cast polymer products, recycled glass, and steel enamel that also adds strength, durability, thermal insulation, and, in certain cases, aesthetic value to the finished product.
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