# Sink-Toilet Hybrids The Tandem Urinal Makes Going to the Bathroom Super-Efficient By Summer Luu | Published 2011-04-14 | Updated 2011-04-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-urinal References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/04/14/ending-the-urinal-debate/) & [standpage](http://www.standpage.com/en/stand/) Keep it clean and efficient with the Tandem Urinal, where you can do your business and wash your hands right afterward without moving a step. This hybrid design by Kaspars Jursons combines a [sink and urinal in one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup). This [unique washbasin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiplan-compact-basin-collection) creates a multifunctional plumbing device where the water used for cleansing your hands is reused to rinse the urinal placed under the sink. It's a nifty way to [save water, time and space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu) for any personal compact bathroom. Even for public use, this design can eliminate line-ups at the stall or sink. The design is very clean and minimal, which is aesthetically pleasing for any washroom. The Tandem Urinal by Kaspars Jursons is a smart concept for multifunctional use and is eco-friendly to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sink-toilet Hybrids:** Incorporating multiple functions into a single design creates opportunities for water and space-saving in bathroom fixtures. - **Eco-friendly Plumbing:** Innovative designs that reduce water usage can be both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. - **Multifunctional Fixtures:** Combining several functions into a single product can increase efficiency and convenience in both personal and public spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Incorporating multifunctional designs into traditional bathroom fixtures can provide consumers with more efficient and space-saving options. - **Plumbing:** Creating eco-friendly designs for plumbing fixtures can reduce water waste and provide cost-effective options for consumers. - **Public Restrooms:** Innovative designs for public restrooms that combine functions and increase efficiency can lead to better customer experiences and reduced wait times. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Utility-Focused Bathroom Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showdown-system.md) - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [One-Piece Bidet Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-bidet-toilet.md) - [Bathroom Shower Head Splitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-shower-by-boona.md) - [Sleek Four-Station Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tlx-series-express-lavatory-system.md) - [Water-Free Telescoping Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1.md)