About Us • Research • Writers • Independence • Architectural Collaboration • Association Work
About Our Organization
Who are we as an organization?
We are a nonprofit educational authority dedicated to providing unbiased, research-driven information about touchless faucets, bathroom fixtures, architectural product design, and built-environment best practices.
What is our mission?
Our mission is to elevate industry knowledge, empower architects and consumers, and improve built-environment standards through neutral technical guidance and public education.
Do we sell or endorse products?
No. We never sell, promote, or endorse any specific faucet or manufacturer. Our work is fully independent.
How are we funded?
We operate through nonprofit mechanisms including research grants, educational programs, contributions, and partnerships that do not compromise our neutrality.
Do we partner with manufacturers?
We do not engage in promotional partnerships. Any collaboration is strictly educational or research-based, ensuring our independence.
Our Editorial Approach
Who writes our content?
Our content is created by architectural writers, industry specialists, certified professionals, and technical researchers with deep domain expertise.
How do we ensure the accuracy of our writing?
We follow a multi-step review process that includes fact-checking, technical validation, peer input, and updates based on evolving standards.
Are our writers independent?
Yes. All writers, editors, and contributors operate without commercial influence.
Do we allow guest contributors?
Yes — architects, designers, engineers, and researchers may submit articles or insights for review.
How often do we update our information?
We update content regularly to reflect new technologies, codes, regulations, and industry advancements.
Research & Independent Studies
Do we conduct our own research?
Yes. We generate independent studies, analyze industry data, and perform product-category-wide evaluations that are unbiased and brand-neutral.
What topics does our research focus on?
Sensor performance, hygiene outcomes, water efficiency, finish durability, installation best practices, ADA compliance, and architectural design impacts.
How do we validate research claims?
We leverage laboratory data, peer-reviewed sources, expert commentary, and multi-site field observations.
Do we collaborate with academic institutions?
Yes — we often coordinate with universities, architecture schools, and engineering departments for research initiatives.
Is our research publicly available?
We publish research summaries, white papers, and full reports as open-access educational resources.
Architect & Designer Collaboration
How do we support architects?
We provide design guides, technical insights, specification advice, and fixture-selection frameworks that architects can apply to real-world projects.
Do we collaborate directly with architecture firms?
Yes — many firms engage with us for research discussions, educational sessions, and technical clarifications.
Can architects request project-specific advice?
Yes. We welcome inquiries regarding specification, sensor technology, layout concerns, ADA accessibility, and fixture integration.
Do we offer architectural continuing education?
We periodically provide webinars, workshops, and articles that may qualify for professional development hours.
Do we participate in architectural conferences or seminars?
Yes — we regularly contribute to events focused on design innovation, hygiene technologies, and building standards.
Independence, Ethics & Transparency
How do we maintain independence?
We avoid sponsorships that influence our content, and we follow strict editorial guidelines to ensure neutrality.
Do we accept paid content?
No. We do not publish advertorials, sponsored posts, or paid product placements.
Do we test specific faucet brands?
We conduct category-wide research and performance studies without naming or ranking brands unless part of a broader unbiased analysis.
How do we handle conflicts of interest?
We disclose all relevant affiliations and remove contributors from subjects where conflicts exist.
Association, Membership & Participation
Are we an open organization?
Yes. Our community welcomes architects, engineers, facility professionals, students, hygienists, and anyone interested in plumbing technology and design.
Do we offer memberships?
We offer optional membership programs focused on education, research participation, and access to exclusive insights.
Can industry professionals join our committees?
Yes — we support advisory groups for research review, standards development, and emerging-topic exploration.
Do we work with public-health organizations?
Absolutely. Hygiene research often overlaps with medical and public-safety entities, which we collaborate with when relevant.
Do we collaborate with sustainability organizations?
Yes — many of our initiatives address water conservation, eco-friendly materials, and green building strategies.
Advice, Education & Public Resources
Do we provide guidance for homeowners?
Yes. We offer educational resources that help homeowners understand touchless faucet technology, installation, and long-term maintenance.
Do we provide advice for specifiers and engineers?
Yes — we share code-related insights, fixture compatibility information, and installation considerations.
Do we teach about ADA requirements?
We regularly include ADA guidelines and accessibility considerations in our faucet-related educational resources.
Do we help people compare faucet technologies?
Yes. We explain differences in sensors, finishes, materials, flow rates, and power systems to support informed decisions.
Do we create downloadable guides or white papers?
Yes — we publish design guides, technical reports, research papers, and category analyses for public use.
Engagement, Feedback & Community
Can visitors ask us technical questions?
Yes. We welcome all questions about touchless faucets, bathroom design, installation, technology, or research.
How can someone contribute research data or case studies?
We encourage architects, facilities, builders, and engineers to submit their real-world observations for inclusion in our studies.
Do we respond to feedback?
Yes — we review all suggestions and update our content accordingly to improve clarity and accuracy.
How can organizations collaborate with us?
Through research partnerships, educational programs, shared data projects, or participation in our advisory initiatives.
Do we share our findings with the public?
Always — we believe transparent access to architectural and plumbing knowledge benefits everyone.