In this future-thinking bathroom project, I explored how energy waste streams offer cost-efficient warmth to individuals at risk of post-shower chills.

Following a user-centred design approach, I sought to understand older adults’ needs. User interviews showed that drying with a towel inside the shower was a compromise to keep warm in cooler months. The shower walls were also often used for support when showering and drying.

The cold’s emotional toll on older adults’ bathing experiences moved me. This discomfort was more than physical; it was a feeling of unease that lingered long after the shower. Everyone, regardless of circumstance, deserves a comfortable bathing experience.