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Expert panel session at IAKS UK & Ireland conference, 2-3 Oct

The grand finale of the 2-day conference will be an expert panel session discussing the future challenges that the sports facility industry faces. As the population grows, how can we ensure the economic sustainability of these facilities in the future? Register now for conference & facility tours.

innovative polymer flooring KDF

Innovative polymer flooring

AQUASOFT-EX is an innovative polymer flooring by KDF Ltd for splash park areas, long lasting, with anti-slip properties and variety of colours and designs, with high elasticity, providing safety, and with resistance to aggressive chemicals.

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Bäder.forum 2024 with IAKS experts from Australia and Canada: 18-19 September in Vienna, Austria

The agenda offers a wealth of key notes, presentations, forums and panel discussions over two days. Almost 20 high-calibre experts will give talks on innovative pool concepts, sustainability, energy efficiency and digital and sustainable pools of the future.

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Sustainable and innovative aquatic facilities: IAKS Switzerland seminar, 29 Oct

Industry experts will present design and business management solutions, including ‘Pool planning in the context of sustainability’, ‘Sustainability in the technical pool operation’, ‘Financing and operating costs of extensions and additional services’ and ‘Concepts of modern municipal pools’. Register now.

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Proven structures

The original architecture of the swimming pool consisted of brickwork, a timber frame and a slate roof. It was modelled on the prevailing local building style and takes the form of a pavilion building whose public character finds expression solely in difference in scale. Read the article from the latest "sb" magazine for FREE.

Paris 2023 Aquatic Centre

Versatile and sustainable urban arena

The Aquatics Centre is the only major facility built for the 2024 Paris Games. In legacy mode, it will be a public facility with a 50-m pool, a diving pool, a 25-m learning pool, multipurpose pool, and aqua-kids area.

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Bäder.forum 2024 with international IAKS experts: 18-19 September in Vienna, Austria

With "Innovative pool concepts in Canada", the organisers cast a look across the Big Pond and take a look at the southern hemisphere with "Pool concepts in Australia". Also on the agenda: a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency - the swimming pool in passive house design

Three pools in Vienna: Excursion by IAKS AT on 17 September

The programme for the excursion on 17 September includes the Stadthallenbad, the Amalienbad and the Therme Wien. On site, the managers and/or architects will give you a look behind the scenes of the three renowned aquatic facilities.

Parramatta Aquatic Centre Sydney

Inclusive community hub enables swimming in a park setting

Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC) is located in Parramatta Park, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and is situated in a distinct landscape concept which acknowledges the site’s historical vocation as a gathering place.

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Clear design language forms an inverted pyramid

The swimming pool is located surrounded by several factories as well as villages and a secondary school. The site was originally the stockpiling area of the coal washing plant. Initially, the swimming pool was designed for the workers of the factory and their families. Now it is open to surrounding communities and pupils from the nearby school.

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