Welcome to our Natatorium Indoor Pool Design Guide video, where we explore the unique nature of indoor pool rooms and the importance of properly sizing and designing HVAC units and systems for these spaces.

Here is a link to the Natatorium Design Guide as presented in this video: https://poolpak.com/natatoriumdesign...

This design guide was created by PoolPak, a division of Dehumidified Air Solutions, the world's largest manufacturer of indoor pool dehumidification units.

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Unlike other commercial spaces, indoor pool construction and HVAC design present unique challenges. These challenges include controlling humidity levels, maintaining air quality, and ensuring proper ventilation to prevent moisture damage, corrosion, and mold growth.

Our expert team has years of experience helping consulting engineers and contractor design and build natatoriums. We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers and spectators. In this video, we will discuss the essential elements of indoor pool design, including the design of the building itself and the HVAC system required to maintain proper conditions.

We'll explore the importance of factors such as proper insulation, ventilation, and dehumidification, as well as the specific design considerations necessary to create an optimal environment for indoor swimming. We'll also discuss the latest indoor pool dehumidification technologies and how they can be utilized to ensure efficient operation and minimal environmental impact.

If you're involved in the planning and construction of an indoor pool or looking to upgrade your current natatorium, this video is a mustwatch. Join us as we explore the unique challenges of indoor pool design and discover the strategies and solutions necessary to create a safe, comfortable, and efficient indoor swimming environment.


INTRODUCTION
The knowhow and experience to provide a firstclass indoor pool experience exist today. There are hundreds of successful indoor pools currently operating in North America.

Resources are available to help guide and educate indoor pool designers, operators, and owners. In 2019, ASHRAE created a new chapter in the design handbooks dedicated to indoor pool design. The CDC’s Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) is also actively working to provide better guidelines on indoor pool design and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

There is no “one thing” that will ensure a successful pool. Many things need to come together during the design and then during operations.

This puzzle helps illustrate the key factors needed for success. It is a coordinated effort. A proper design sets the stage for continued success for operation and maintenance.

The building itself also needs to be designed suitable for a higher temperature and dew point application. An indoor pool environment is different from traditional conditioned spaces and needs to be designed appropriately. The building, HVAC system, and all equipment must perform reliably, day in and day out, ideally with minimum energy consumption, no matter the ambient temperatures or level of pool activity.

THE BASICS
A natatorium is one of the most notoriously difficult facilities to design because there are so many critical considerations that, if overlooked, can develop into serious problems affecting the building structure or result in an unpleasant experience or illhealth effects for the occupants. There are vital design aspects that must be considered in order to deliver a successful facility. These include relative humidity levels, condensation, air temperature, pool water temperature, pool activity levels, air distribution, outdoor air, exhaust air, pool water treatment, and chloramine control. This guide will cover all the key considerations for a successful facility. However, the two most critical design aspects that will be covered are chloramine control and air distribution.

There are new technologies available that will reduce and possibly eliminate chloramines. To ensure good air quality within a facility, an investment in one of these technologies is a must. UV water treatment and the Evacuator source capture system are two highly effective technologies for chloramine control.