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From planning to operation – selected projects and white papers from sb 5/2026 discussed live
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The sb Webinars 2026 continue the conversation beyond the pages of the magazine, bringing architects, planners, operators and public-sector representatives together for a closer look at the ideas and decisions shaping sports and leisure facilities.
Across the sessions, speakers share key considerations from planning and design, experiences from implementation and use, and the challenges of balancing sustainability, inclusion, cost, space and operational needs. Together with IAKS experts, the webinars offer practical perspectives and ideas that can inform future projects.
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The focus is on practical questions: How can inclusion be considered from the beginning? Where do tensions arise between sustainability, cost, space and user needs? How can planning decisions support future operation and long-term adaptability? And which ideas and approaches may be relevant to other projects?
The programme brings together several focused webinar sessions in November 2026. Each webinar lasts approximately 60 minutes and combines a project or white paper presentation with moderated discussion, perspectives from IAKS experts and questions from the audience.
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Participation in all live webinars is free of charge
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Upcoming webinars
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The Ripple Effect (Whitepaper)
How can aquatic facilities become truly accessible and welcoming for a wider range of users? In this webinar, Melissa Higgs from hcma architecture + design and Jens Øyås Møller from the Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities present Ripple Effect, a practical guide to more inclusive and accessible aquatic facilities.
Drawing on lived experience, post-occupancy evaluation and decades of aquatic design expertise, the catalogue translates universal design into practical ideas for planning, design and operation. Gain first-hand insights into how accessibility can be embedded from the earliest project stages through to everyday use.
17 November 2026, 4:30 pm (CET)
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Rouge Valley Community Centre, Scarborough (Canada)
Rouge Valley Community Centre in Toronto sets a new standard for sustainable public recreation. In this webinar, Christina Grimes and Jon Loewen from Perkins&Will share how the project became the city’s first net-zero community aquatics centre.
Learn more about the design ambitions, key planning decisions and challenges behind delivering a complex aquatic facility with Net Zero Energy and Emissions goals – and what other projects can take away from the experience.
25 November 2026, 3 pm (CET)
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Egmont Movement Park, Hou (Denmark)
In this webinar, Signe Hougaard from LYTT Architecture and Søren Møllgaard Kristensen from Egmont Folk High School introduce Egmont Movement Park in Denmark, a landscape that brings accessibility, biodiversity and spatial quality together.
The project shows how inclusive design can create an inviting place for movement, play, learning and everyday life. Gain first-hand insights into the design approach behind the park and how it is being used and experienced by the school community.
19 November 2026, 11 am (CET)
FAQ
Yes. Participation in all live sb Webinars 2026 is free of charge.
Registration is available via Eventbrite. Please register separately for each webinar you would like to attend.
After registering via Eventbrite, you will receive a confirmation email with the information you need to access the webinar. The webinar itself will take place via Zoom.
No. You can join the webinar via your browser or the Zoom app. For the best experience, we recommend using the Zoom app.
A stable internet connection and a current browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari are recommended. You can also join using the Zoom desktop or mobile app.
The webinar language depends on the individual session and will be indicated in the session details. Where available, translated subtitles can be activated in Zoom.
Yes. Selected webinar recordings will be made available after the live session for IAKS members.
Yes. Each session includes time for questions from the audience.
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