It’s not every day that a sports venue receives recognition for innovativeness and state-of-the-art technology for its restroom facilities, but Intuit Dome, the new home for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California, boasts leading-edge restroom facilities throughout the complex that has garnered awards and attention aplenty. In fact, Fast Company has named the Intuit Dome to its list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, with the venue ranking No. 1 for events, concerts and live experiences.
The Intuit Dome, which opened on August 24, 2024, was designed to revolutionize the fan experience, and it sets a new standard for live entertainment. Built “for the fan, by the fan,” the basketball-obsessed arena, entertainment venue and outdoor plaza redefines every aspect of the live sports experience – including in its public restrooms. To help showcase its environmental efforts, Intuit Dome earned LEED Platinum certification for Building Design and Construction from the U.S. Green Building Council.
“The arena leads in sustainability, earning LEED Platinum certification with features like an onsite solar array, reclaimed water systems, low-flow fixtures, and a 6,000-square-foot zero waste room –all aimed at reducing our environmental impact,” says Dennis Rogers, vice president of communication for Intuit Dome.
The areas of the state-of-the-art arena that has garnered a tremendous amount of attention are its restrooms. The arena plays host to 18,000 visitors nightly for sporting events, concerts and other entertainment attractions. With more than 120 restrooms, the ratio of people to lavatory is lower than half of the average arena. In addition, the facility boasts more than 1,100 touchless restroom fixtures including toilets and urinals – all with the goal of providing an environmentally conscious, hygienic, and pleasant user experience.
“Operating in a drought-prone state like California presents unique challenges in balancing exceptional fan experiences with strong environmental responsibility,” Rogers says. “At Intuit Dome, we’ve met that challenge by installing low-flow faucets and fixtures that meet or exceed California Green Building Code standards, alongside a comprehensive reclaimed water system. These features significantly reduce potable water use without compromising comfort or convenience for fans.”
Indeed, Intuit Dome partnered with Sloan to incorporate sustainable design elements throughout the facility’s restrooms. These solutions not only have helped the arena exceed state standards, while meeting the facility’s sustainability goals, but these innovative components have enhanced the visitor experience, earning the arena accolades aplenty from fans and concert goers alike.
Specifically, a variety of sensor-operated, water-saving restroom fixtures were installed throughout the facility, including deck-mounted faucets and soap dispensers and water closet flushometers, for use with reclaimed water – helping the arena save millions of gallons of water each year.
In fact, it is expected that the Intuit Dome will save about 7.5 million gallons of water annually, thanks to these restroom solutions. The touchless components integrated throughout the facility’s restrooms also appeal to visitors who are seeking hygienic environments and want to minimize contact with surfaces in public facilities.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer spared no expense when it came to themore than $2 billionprivately funded Intuit Dome, including the selected sustainable restroom elements. The arena installed wall-mounted sinks, which are engineered to withstand frequent use, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing downtime – all vital attributes in high-traffic environments like an NBA arena.
“Commercial venues like Intuit Dome experience high restroom traffic, which often leads to accelerated wear and tear,” Rogers says. “Our design and material choices address this reality, ensuring long-term durability and performance under heavy use.”
The chosen faucets also minimize splashing, which in turn minimizes maintenance issues that may result in wet environments and improves the bathroom user’s experience overall.
“By minimizing surface contact, these solutions play a key role in reducing the spread of germs, making them especially valuable in commercial environments where cleanliness and public health are top priorities,” Rogers says.
The selected sinks feature a modern design, while melding function and style. And in keeping with the arena’s state-of-the-art technology, the faucets feature Bluetooth adapters to enhance the user experience.
“These high-efficiency solutions help significantly reduce water consumption in commercial environments, a critical priority as global water conservation demands grow,” Rogers says. “By prioritizing low-flow fixtures, we advanced our LEED Platinum Certification goals and continue to reduce potable water use, helping to protect a vital regional resource.”
Maura Keller is a freelance writer based in Plymouth, Minnesota.
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