This project consisted of an Instructional Natatorium addition to house a uniform depth teaching/geriatric pool. This pool is completely handicapped accessible and utilizes a heating/cooling/ dehumidifying system to maintain a comfortable atmosphere and water temperature. This system utilizes the rejected heat from the room to heat the pool water and is extremely efficient.

The pool itself maintains higher than average water temperatures (88 to 89 degrees) because of its function as a teaching pool for young children and the elderly. The filtering system consists of high turnover sand filters with a bromine disinfection system. Bromine was selected for disinfection because of its ability to control bacteria in higher water temperatures.

Daylight through filtered kalwall panels and stainless steel metal halide light fixtures maintain a bright cheery atmosphere without creating "hot-spots" on the pool's surface. Wood decking and laminated wood beams were utilized for the roof structureto eliminate the possibility of rusting if ferrous materials were used. Tying into the existing structure prevented the use of concrete decking and beams because of their weight.