TY  - JOUR
T1  - Prototyping and Case Study of Sustainable and Ergonomic Toilet Design
AU - Lee, H.K. 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 13
IS  - 18
SP  - 7500
EP  - 7506
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2018.7500.7506
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2018.7500.7506
KW  - Waterless toilet
KW  -toilet design
KW  -prototype of toilet
KW  -sustainable product
KW  -water scarcity
KW  -energy
regeneration
AB  - This study presents case studies for an innovative function and form of a toilet that would be
efficient for ecology and the prototypes and the process of designing a waterless toilet to address the water
scarcity issue in the Republic of Korea are described. The ergonomic sitting posture needed for defecating is
discussed and the design a waterless toilet is described. This was achieved by conducting focus group
interviews with a user engagement approach to understand the needs of users and how to improve the design
of a toilet. The results led to the development of an experiential service design project to raise awareness of
water scarcity as well as new technology to remove the odor caused by toilets. The research aim was to
understand the concept of several features of toilet design and the new paradigm of the production and culture
of defecating systems. A descriptive analysis is used to present the current features and how they are
implemented. An exploratory analysis was conducted based on the factors of sustainability, ergonomic posture
and degree and aesthetic form.
ER  -