Touchless Washrooms: Earn LEED, WELL & BREEAM Credits Worldwide

Enhancing Health and Wellbeing

Beyond conservation, most certification programs now score projects on occupant wellness.

Touchless operation eliminates shared contact surfaces, reducing the spread of bacteria and viruses.

The SWAR behind mirrored cabinet hides the faucet, soap dispenser and hand dryer behind a clean, illuminated surface with optional media display

Integrated occupancy indicators provide real‑time data to facilities teams, supporting WELL Building Standard criteria for transparency and hygiene.

Noise and Visual Comfort

While water savings drive certification points, occupant comfort is equally important. Projects pursuing WELL Building Standard emphasizes acoustic and visual quality; the SWAR system’s discreet behind‑the‑mirror design reduces countertop clutter and eliminates the loud hand dryer noise by integrating a quiet, concealed dryer

Illuminated icons guide users without bright signage, improving wayfinding and accessibility.

For facilities like hotels, museums and workplaces where ambience matters, this approach delivers a calming, premium experience that supports wellbeing.

Real‑World Impact

Green‑building strategies come alive when they’re deployed in actual projects. For example, the Hong Kong Palace Museum installed Stern’s soap dispensers and faucets to reduce water consumption while maintaining a quiet, sophisticated washroom environment

In Bogotá’s Agustiniano San Jose Tagaste School, touch‑free faucets and soap dispensers created hygienic washrooms that are easy to maintain; because Stern develops sensors and solenoids in‑house, components remain reliable and cost‑effective. Such case studies demonstrate that meeting LEED, WELL and BREEAM criteria can also elevate user experience and brand perception.

Achieving Certification Credits

To claim points under LEED v4, BREEAM or WELL, documentation and calculations are required. Stern makes this process easier by providing BIM files, CAD details and performance data through global platforms like BIMobject and ARCATThese resources streamline specification, ensure products are correctly modelled in compliance software and demonstrate proven water savings.

When combined with energy‑efficient hot water systems, facility managers can realize additional reductions in operational carbon emissions.