The initial COVID-19 outbreak fast-tracked the specification of touch-free restroom products in commercial facilities. The typical manual faucet and toilet handles harbor anywhere between 107 to 17,976 germs per 10 square centimeters. With the restroom full of these “high-touch” surfaces that can be a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria, going touch-free quickly became a pivotal element for the safety of building occupants.

Opened in June 2019, the Bank of America Tower’s 35-story office and retail structure is not only a LEED platinum building, but also was one of the three facilities across the entire country to serve as the benchmark for the new LEED v4 designation.