Pools and aquatic facilities | IAKS Worldwide

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Key topics of the 2021 ISWF, 26-29 Oct in Cologne, Germany

The International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum (ISWF) at aquanale deals with public pool refurbishment, sustainability and digitisation, and innovative architectural and engineering planning. European standards and pandemic concepts for public pools, further training for and assessment of pool staff, and the topic of resilience are on the agenda as well.

Conversatorio virtual "Piscinas Urbanas"

IAKS LAC hosts virtual conference on urban pools, 2 September

Three international panelists from Mexico, Spain and Venezuela will discuss „urban pools“ on Thursday 2 September. Moderator is architect Maria De Lourdes Sandoval, professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico.

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New colour scheme

The coloured Troldtekt acoustic panels, made of sustainable wood and cement and attached to the suspended ceiling, work perfectly with the overall concept at the competition swimming pool in Gensingen.

New member: Hugo Lahme GmbH, Ennepetal (Germany)

The product range focuses on pool hydraulics, underwater lighting, counter-current swimming systems and massage systems for swimming pools.

New member: GWT, Sollenau (Austria)

As a full-service provider, GWT implements public and private swimming pool projects in particular, from conception to implementation. The range of services includes both swimming pool and building and electrical engineering.

New member: 2521 Hallenbäder GmbH, Menden (Germany)

The technical design and consultancy firm for the construction of new swimming pools follow the 2521 approach from the Netherlands. This is based on an initiative of the KNZB (Royal Dutch Swimming Federation).

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Three questions to Péter Bordás

In the interview, the Head Architect of New Spa at the Aquaticum Waterpark in Debrecen, Hungary lets us know what are the biggest challenges in designing an aquatic facility and what sport means to him as an architect. And he talks about digitisation.

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Design waterslides for the world made In Germany

Tradition and innovation go hand in hand at Wiegand Waterrides. The family business relies on Germany as a production location and always surprises both playground and waterpark visitors with new slide experiences in an appealing design.

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Refurbishment of Mineralbad Berg in Stuttgart

Its over 163 years of history give Stuttgart’s historic Mineralbad Berg spa a unique character – and the local population’s reverence for the spa is also immense.

Launch of NSC Academy - Discount for IAKS members

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention are proud to launch their NSC Academy, aimed at providing access to insights, knowledge, global policy and advocacy. AUD 100 discounted ticket registration for IAKS members. Ask for your code.

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