MAY 2021
FEATURES
A Guide to Aquatic Design
After a year when many aquatic facilities shut down entirely or partially, some have had a chance to renovate or make other improvements. In our Guide to Aquatic Design, we consider savvy renovation strategies, and also take a look at what’s trending in natatoriums and aquatic park designs.
What's New in Natatorium Design
What’s New in Natatorium Design?
Natatoriums are always working to enhance their offerings and draw a variety of users to keep their facilities successful, while also addressing the challenges of air and water quality.
The Latest & Greatest in Aquatic Park Design
As construction of new indoor and outdoor aquatic parks again ramps up, park designers are seeing clients opt to go bigger and better using the latest product innovations to create more exciting, more active and more intergenerational parks.
Trends in Pool Renovations
Using smart strategies and innovations can make all the difference in getting your pool into tip-top shape. By establishing a set of goals and conducting a thorough assessment of your facility, you can renovate your pool successfully—without breaking the bank.
Landscape Trends That Are Making a Difference
The coronavirus pandemic has presented some unique challenge to recreation, sports and fitness facilities, leading to innovations in design for what's outside.
Basic Design Principles With a Post-Pandemic Twist
Sports facility design is always looking to upgrade the experience—for players, for viewers and for coaches and staff. This year is no exception, with special attention given to health.
Engaging Multipurpose Designs Lead to Long-Term Rec Center Success
Flexibility is essential to the design of successful rec centers, whether they're designed for a diverse local community or a college campus. Learn more about trends in rec center design.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
Proper pool care is based on preventing disease, protecting equipment and providing the expected swimmer experience. Maintaining adequate sanitation is the key to all three.
The new 130,000-square-foot Robert Crown Community Center opened in March 2020, with a modern, clean and durable look that will weather well in the long term.
GUEST COLUMNS
Monetize Your Community Dog Parks
Dog parks have become a tremendously popular amenity, and there are ways you can jump on that bandwagon and boost your bottom line.
Design for Change
Creating Flexible, Resilient Spaces
Resilient recreational spaces take a variety of viewpoints into account to create flexibility and spaces that engage and adapt with time.
FACILITY PROFILES
A Sustainable Fix
>> Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex // Montgomery, Ala.
At this soccer complex, wear around the bench area was becoming problematic, but an eco-friendly approach made use of recycled tires to solve the problem.