Benjamin Fields
Benjamin Fields , AIA, ALEP, LEED AP BD+C
Principal
Benjamin Fields is a principal with McGranahaPBK in Tacoma, WA. Ben has served on the AIA Southwest Washington board as well as the Washington State Chapter and Pacific Northwest Chapter Boards for the Association for Learning Environments. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and an Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP).

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Inclusive Restrooms & Locker Rooms in K–12 Schools

Changing access and supervision requirements are beginning to challenge the traditional norm of designing segregated, gender-specific restrooms and locker rooms for K–12 schools. Inclusive facilities offer a more humane and dignified approach to the traditional toileting and locker room experience.

Learn the benefits and practicalities of designing inclusive restrooms and locker rooms—highlighting their role in promoting equity, accessibility, efficiency, and student health. 

Understand how inclusive facilities can reduce bullying, enhance privacy, and improve overall student safety and well-being. Gain practical tools to navigate conversations with community stakeholders, code officials, administrators, staff, families, and students—ensuring a smooth transition to more inclusive environments in K–12 schools.

AIA Best Practices Guide

To learn more about inclusive and universal restroom and locker room design in K-12 schools, read the AIA Guide on Inclusive restrooms & locker rooms in K-12 schools by Cheryl Jacobs, AIA, Greg Louviere, AIA, & Benjamin Fields, AIA, published June 2024.

This session was recorded live on August 29, 2024. 

Course expires 6/14/2027

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