Urbahn Architects commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool audit for the Lyons Municipal Pool facility. The pool audit included two cost estimates to address the items identified in the report needing repair, replacement or renovation. The estimates addressed the physical obsolescence of a pool that was built in 1935 and renovated in 1993, as […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was commissioned by DePauw University to provide a safety and compliance audit of the Lilly Center Erdmann Natatorium Pool. The audit reviewed current policies, staffing, training, procedures, and documentation practices of the facility. Additionally, a detailed observation and review of the aquatic facility regarding code compliance and industry standards for facility operation and maintenance, […]
In 2017, the City of Campbell commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool audit for the Campbell Center Community Pool which was in declining physical condition and the mechanical system needed a complete renovation. The audit report included renovation recommendations to bring the existing pool up to current codes, as well as three options for […]
To the untrained eye, swimming pool design may seem limited to the obvious, visual items: pool structure, spray features, waterslides, etc. While these items are certainly important, the true ‘meat and bones’ of a swimming pool is contained within the mechanical room. Pool mechanical rooms house the pumps, filters, heaters, chemical treatment systems, secondary disinfection […]
Hiring management staff is difficult. You have to find the right person, with the right experience, training and knowledge that will be a good fit for your organization’s culture. A good hire can mean lower costs, higher revenues, better employee morale and a safer environment for patrons. So how do you choose the best candidate […]
Know what you want to do, before you build (Design vs Programming) When working with clients on new aquatic projects, the first question we like to ask is “how are you going to use it?” While this seems like something most people would know, we find that many aquatic facilities are planned based on the […]
As a Project Engineer, Amrian leads the production of the engineering coordination and documents for projects. Amrian is a graduate of the Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Amrian’s aquatic background includes training in both speed swimming and synchronized swimming. Amrian’s swimming career culminated in competing as […]
When discussing pools or water features most people associate them with the color, blue. Water represents a refreshing, even relaxing or cool feeling of renewal. This association is one reason why most pools and features contain primarily blue tile finishes or accents. Nothing is wrong with blue, but in the world of tile there are […]
FROM SWIMMING TO SYNCHRO: WHAT CHANGES IN THE POOL DESIGN? Are interested in building your aquatic facility to be inclusive to more programs? Have you ever considered synchronized swimming? As any other sport, synchronized swimming has its rulebook it must follow as does its facility for official competition. Oftentimes, a synchronized swimming event can be […]
“United, we can prevent the tragedy of drowning.” While this short mission statement seems like just simple words, they are the essence of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s core values and beliefs. The NDPA is U.S. based 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a simple mission to attack a complex problem. According to the World Health Organizations’ […]
