Hand Dryer Case Study (Education) - University of Gloucestershire

O V E R V I E W

The University of Gloucestershire, a leading higher education institution, is committed to providing a safe, sustainable, and efficient environment for its students, staff, and visitors. As part of their drive to improve hygiene and reduce environmental impact across their campuses, the University decided to review their hand drying solutions.

C H A L L E N G E

Prior to this review, the University relied on a mix of traditional hand dryers and paper towels. This approach presented several key challenges:

1. Noise Disturbance: Many existing dryers were noisy, creating an unpleasant environment in busy their washrooms. This is an issue for a busy university whereby lectures are taking place.
2. Hygiene Concerns: Paper towels required constant replenishment and disposal, increasing the associated maintenance, while some traditional dryers left hands damp, increasing the risk of germ spread.
3. Environmental Impact: The heavy use of paper towels contributed significantly to waste and disposal costs.

In addition, the University had a limited budget for their hand dryers to be replaced, therefore requiring a cost-effective, yet effective hand drying solution.

S O L U T I O N

To address these issues, the University of Gloucestershire installed 27 Biodrier Eco Hand Dryers across their campus. The Biodrier Eco is designed to deliver a fast, efficient, and hygienic drying experience while keeping energy consumption and noise levels low.

This choice aligned with the University’s sustainability goals and its commitment to improving hygiene standards in all facilities. In addition, FW3 were able to offer pricing support to the University, to assist with their budget, and hand dryer selection.

F E A T U R E S & B E N E F I T S

• Low Energy Consumption: The Biodrier Eco uses just 900W, making it one of the most energy-efficient hand dryers available.
• Fast Drying Time: Dries hands in 10 seconds, reducing queues in busy washrooms.
• Quiet Operation: Operates at lower noise levels than traditional dryers – just 76dba @ 1 metre.
• Powerful: a compact jet hand dryer, which offers powerful operation, while maintaining a small profile.
• Cost Saving: Reduces the need for paper towels, saving on ongoing consumable and waste management costs. Durability: Built to withstand high traffic use, with minimal maintenance requirements.

P R O J E C T D E T A I L S

Project Category: Education

Theme: Acoustic - Performance, Hygiene - Performance

Space: Accessible toilets, Baby changing rooms, Bathrooms, Toilets, Public toilets