Final Post
Final Post
#Kelly DeLor
The main focus of the research project was learning how Ancient Romans and Greeks incorporated toilets within their culture and how it was done. I first looked into how water was distributed to the toilets, as we learned how water technologies advanced we got to see it within architecture and floor plans. The importance of this is to not only understand why we currently design restrooms the way we do, but to explore the ways toilets have been pre designed. With plumbing and water channel systems, water was able to be distributed under and above ground, for far distances from the original source of water. Using Mays primary source I was able to learn about the primary practices. Since the plumbing system was so new, corrupting the working system was out of the question, architects were then required to build around the plumbing so as to best benefit the water source. With that being said, I started to look into how Ancient romans laid out their toilets and where on a site plan or floor plan they would be in relation to the rest of the plan. Through Rigs, Liuzzo, Yegul, and Fogher I was able to gather much data about Roman latrines and their location on the site plan. Latrines though meant to be used for relieving oneself was a large part of everyday practice and conversation. As a place of congregation to talk to peers and to do whatever those came to do. As the building intentions changed, a bath house vs a capitol, the relaxed bathroom changes into a central latrine that is placed and used and a functionality rather than an oversized room with many seats. As the years advanced, the latrines were able to be incorporated closer to buildings and more centrally in site plans. Many of the plans have some similar qualities, such as general shape and location, but each latrine is unique to its location and time.
Aqueduct System
This shows the advancement of water technology in Rome and Greece. A Aqueduct bridge shown above allows pipes to run through the bridge and provide water for people at a greater distance.
Image can be found in Mays.
Ostia Scavi Forum
The Ostia Scavi Forum shows a latrine in the center of the plan which was very common for large sites that had temples and more functional buildings. This was a very large latrine as well.
Baths of Caracalla
This floor plan is a great representation of later latrines that were incorporated within a buildings floor plan. Due to the fact this is a bath house, it is more commonly found to have latrines attached due to the surplus of water supply to the building.
Latrine Map
Here we see where our major Latrine sites are located and how latrines can change from location and time! The link to the timeline is shown below!
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