Radiant tubing installed around the edges of the tub keeps bath water warm and prevents that shock of cold when a bather leans against the tub wall. If floors are tile or stone, electric mats, embedded in the mortar, warm the floors. Electric or hydronic towel warmers also help keep bathers warm. A bathroom needs both ambient lighting and task lighting. Ambient lighting should be on a dimmer, using wall sconces, coves, or other sources to direct the light upward.
Task lighting is used around the mirror at face height for applying makeup or shaving.
Cross illumination at eye-level minimizes shadows. Space-planning goals include designing to provide maximum privacy to a person using the toilet while someone else is using the sink or shower. You may apply for credits either by downloading the form and faxing or mailing it, or by completing the electronic version and sending it via the Internet.