In any space—from airports, theatres and restaurants to photography studios and hotel rooms—the brightness and colour of the light has an immediate and critical impact on one’s experience of that environment. Light can make a person feel relaxed or...
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Part of a new home construction project in the small quiet town of Kleinburg, Ont., located approximately 10 km (6.2 miles) north of Woodbridge, Riptide Pools of Kettleby, Ont., installed a 6.1- x 12.2-m (20- x 40-ft), kidney-shaped, vinyl-lined swimming pool, which would be...
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Indoor pools have always been more expensive to operate than other comparably sized buildings, because the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system must run continuously to control humidity and protect the building. However, technological advancements, such as...
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Green building is growing and sustainable construction is quickly becoming the new norm. The aquatics industry is following suit, as it moves into an era of smart, efficient structures that are not...
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The Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is not an average hotel. The 55-floor structure is the country’s first integrated resort, comprising three sloping towers connected at the 23rd floor to create a single building. The Sands’ many amenities include 2,561 rooms and suites, a casino, nightclubs, 74,322 m2 (800,000...
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Scale is one of the most common and serious challenges in saltwater pool maintenance. It typically forms first on the cell plates of the electrolytic chlorine generator (ECG), where it can remain undetected until the problem is well advanced. It also hampers the effectiveness and lifespan of the ECG...
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Automatic pool cleaners are relatively simple machines that can take most of the grunt work out of pool care. There are three main types of cleaners—suction, pressure and robotic—each with their...
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Today’s swimming pools are beautiful—adorned with raised spas, waterfalls and vanishing edges, not to mention exotic caves and bridges. However, as intricate as these may be, at the end of the swimming season, pool professionals are left with the challenging task of...
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This semi-enclosed ‘grotto’ spa, built by Aloha Pools Ltd., in Burnaby, B.C., for a loyal customer in West Vancouver, is possibly one of the strongest spas in the city. Thanks to the...
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Residential projects under $2 million make up the vast majority of aquatic construction projects in North America. No matter the project’s size, however, most contractors naturally engage in...
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