Public pools are evolving—and the IAKS Congress 2025 will showcase how design, technology, and operational strategies are reshaping aquatic facilities for a more sustainable, efficient, and urban-friendly future. Join leading experts as they explore cutting-edge solutions for the swimming pools of tomorrow.
On four days, the 29th IAKS Congress is dedicated to ‘Creating high-performing facilities for an active future’.
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Sustainable public pools: Design, technical and operational concepts
29 Oct 2025, 1.30 - 2.24 pm
Nick Yannakis, Director Aquatic Services, Beca (New Zealand) shares insights from over ten years of decarbonising aquatic centres in the face of rising energy costs. He’ll explain why understanding your facility’s energy profile is essential, the risks of switching energy sources without proper planning, and how data-driven, holistic strategies can deliver long-term, cost-effective sustainability.
Prof. Brigitte Häntsch, Owner, AHM Architekten (Germany) explores how hybrid, multi-story pool buildings—combining aquatic functions with other uses—can address space and sustainability challenges in dense urban areas. She discusses the architectural and functional complexities of these innovative concepts and their potential to shape future urban planning.
Stay tuned for more speaker highlights and program details—IAKS Congress 2025 is your hub for the future of sports and leisure infrastructure!
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