Accessible - Superstructure

Suitable for: People with mobility impairments.

Construction	Advantages	Disadvantages	Improvements / variations	Cost / labour
Grass walls attached to wooden poles; no roof; curtain for privacy.	Materials locally available Easy and quick to construct Provides some privacy	Low durability Lack of roof means it is difficult to use when raining or very hot Low privacy	Useful as a temporary measure but not ideal long term Spiral construction with a wider entrance would provide greater privacy	Low
Plastic sheeting for walls attached to wooden poles, woven mat for curtain, no roof.	Materials locally available Easy and quick to construct Mat ‘curtain’ can be pulled across for privacy (see image) Wide entrance good for many users	No roof means it is difficult to use when raining or very hot Curtain difficult to close Plastic sheeting easily damaged, reducing privacy	Plastic roof could be added	Low
Rammed earth structure with thatched roof	Durable Materials locally available Strong enough to attach handrails to the wall	Difficult to allow enough light in without reducing privacy	Widen entrance Add a door with lock for privacy and security Increase number of windows (high up) to allow more light in	Medium to high

Acknowledgements

• Content and images: Compendium of accessible WASH technologies WaterAid.