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Facility Design

You may spend many hours daydreaming about the design of your perfect pool. The facility experts at USA Swimming can help you move in the right direction to make sure you build not only the "perfect" pool, but also the "right" pool for your programs. While you are daydreaming read all you can about design issues and ideas.

Facility Design Articles

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Waves of the Future
  Temporary pools may become the norm in the future for large competitive venues.
2/25/2005
Air Power
  If you have ever witnessed participants becom­ing prematurely fatigued due to a muggy gym or chilled swimmers on a natatorium deck, then you know the importance of mechanical system design.
9/7/2004
The Changing Role of Fabric
  Fabric is economical, energy- efficient and structurally sound, they say – and an effective cover or enclosure for a variety of facilities in the sports and recreation industry.
9/7/2004
Getting Pool Light Right
  With today’s multipurpose aquatic centers frequently accommodating diverse programming activities in a shared environment, it has become an even greater creative chal­lenge to get the light right.
9/7/2004
Filtration Fundamentals
  The process of choosing a filtration system for any aquatic facility starts with gaining an understanding of filtra­tion basics and the options that are available.
9/7/2004
The Heat is On
  Pool operators can benefit from cost-effective, high-efficiency heating systems.
9/7/2004
Getting More For Less in Locker Room Design
  Every effort should be made to design locker rooms correctly the first time.
9/7/2004
Swimming Lessons
  On any given day, an aquatic facility’s security can be put the test. Here's how operators ensure their facilities earn a passing grade.
9/7/2004
Pool Cues
  When planning a new Aquatic Center, don’t overlook these twelve decisive design elements
9/7/2004
Problems, Problems
  You don’t need to be an expert to avoid the kinds of design flaws that can dog a facility for years. Just take a walk through any facility and keep your eyes open.
9/7/2004
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