The modern commercial restroom has become a focal point for innovation in design, health, wellness and sustainability — and interior designers are leading the charge in its transformation. At Excel Dryer, we’ve long championed hand hygiene solutions that deliver industry leading performance, durability and savings. Now, with insights from a new global survey and a focus on design, Excel has partnered with D|13 Group to develop new cutting-edge product innovations like the D|13 Integrated Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer, redefining what’s possible in commercial restroom design.
Global Design Insights: What Designers Value Most
In our Global Survey: Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Commercial Restrooms, we heard directly from architects, designers, facility managers, restaurant owners and consumers across the globe. The findings spotlight a clear shift in priorities. Post-COVID, design professionals are placing greater emphasis on:
- Touchless technology that minimizes germ spread
- Sustainability and reduced environmental footprint
- Design flexibility to match a building’s aesthetic
- Streamlined functionality for a seamless user experience
Another shared perspective from all groups surveyed, regardless of their location, was that a dirty restroom reflects poorly on the establishment. They also all agreed that the number one contributing factor to a dirty restroom .... Paper towels on the floor and overflowing in waste receptacles.
The D|13 Integrated Sink System: Form Meets Function
The future of hygienic and sustainable commercial restroom design are Integrated Sink Systems. The D|13 Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer delivers a beautiful, high-efficiency all-in-one hand washing and drying solution that elevates any restroom experience.
Having a fully integrated sink system allows users to wash, rinse, and dry hands all in one place, reducing water on floors and promoting hygienic hand drying in a single, touchless experience. Its minimalist design, clean lines, and customizable in size, shape and materials make it a versatile option for any modern commercial space.
This innovation hasn’t gone unnoticed. The D|13 Integrated Sink System featuring XLERATORsync has been recognized with multiple awards, including:
- Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Product of the Year
- Architizer A+ Smart Design & Technology Popular Choice Award
- interiors + sources Magazine Product Innovation Award
These accolades validate its growing role in elevating restroom aesthetics and performance across diverse environments from airports to universities and hospitality to retail locations.
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Designing for Purpose: Made in the USA
Excel Dryer’s commitment to thoughtful design extends beyond product appearance. Our entire line of high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers, including XLERATOR, XLERATOReco, and ThinAir, are Made in the USA Certified and backed by third-party verified sustainability data such as EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) and HPDs (Health Product Declarations).
For designers pursuing LEED or WELL certifications, our dryers can contribute to a project’s material transparency and energy goals, among others. Custom cover options, ADA-compliant models, and adjustable sound, heat and speed ensure that every specification need is met..
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Art in Design: Collaborating with Artists For Humanity
For commercial projects that demand a one-of-a-kind finish, Excel Dryer offers custom cover artwork developed in partnership with Artists For Humanity (AFH), a Boston-based nonprofit that empowers under-resourced teens through paid art and design mentorships.
This partnership bridges the gap between sustainability and social responsibility, allowing interior designers to incorporate exclusive, youth-created art into functional restroom design. These vibrant hand dryers turn an everyday fixture into an expressive, mission-driven element of interior storytelling.
Photos L-R: Tran Evelyn Designs, Stephanie Design
Empowering Designers Through Innovation
Whether you’re designing for a sports stadium, educational campus, retail store, or class A building space, Excel Dryer equips you with solutions that check every box: Beauty, hygiene, sustainability, visual impact, and performance. As we move forward in a post-pandemic world, commercial restrooms are no longer utilitarian afterthoughts, they are central to the design conversation and drive people's perceptions. Excel Dryer is proud to be your partner in shaping that narrative.
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