Washbasins for residential construction featuring Erlau brand products

Housing construction

Residential construction is all about combining functionality, cost-effectiveness and attractive design. Sanitary fittings must be durable and Low maintenance, whilst also being visually appealing. Flexibility plays an important role, as different living concepts and user needs must be taken into account – from accessible solutions to modern, design-oriented fittings.

In residential construction, accessible – or at least low-barrier – building is becoming increasingly important. The DIN 18040-2 standard sets out requirements for accessible flats and bathrooms. Whilst not every flat needs to be fully wheelchair-accessible, forward-thinking planning is often implemented – for example, by providing pre-installed fixing points for Grab rails or ensuring sufficient space for movement. In the long term, this enhances the usability and value of the property.