Downhill Design: Sustainable Shower Pan Strategies and Practices

Downhill Design: Sustainable Shower Pan Strategies and Practices

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In this course, we discuss the longevity, durability, and sustainability attributes of pre-fabricated shower pans compared to traditional mortar bed shower pans and how these affect occupants. Our team reviews pre-fabricated shower pan installation practices and how they reduce resource consumption and improve worker safety. Finally, we examine how pre-fabricated shower pans contributed to LEED projects.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Discuss the longevity, durability, and sustainability attributes of pre-fabricated shower pans compared to traditional mortar bed shower pans and how these affect occupants
  2. Review slope-to-drain pan methods and the pros and cons of traditional methods and how they may impact owners and occupants
  3. Describe pre-fabricated shower pan installation practices and how they reduce resource consumption and improve worker safety
  4. Examine LEED certified projects and how pre-fabricated shower pans contributed to the building
Design Category (CSI Division): 
(09) Finishes
Delivery Format: 
Narrated Video
Applicable Credits