Registration Eligibility
Open to all landscape industry professionals, including Landscape Architects, Landscape Contractors, Designers, and students.
Start Date
11/02/2018
End Date
11/02/2018
Description
A Natural Swimming Pool/Pond (NSP) is a constructed body of water in which all purification is achieved by botanical and biological filters, aquatic plants, and beneficial microbes in a carefully constructed wetlands regeneration zone. The water in an NSP is not disinfected or sterilized in any way - it is a biologically active living ecosystem. NSPs are ecologically harmonious, healthful for humans and the environment, and 100% chemical-free.
The construction of an NSP has been described as an environmentally responsible and sustainable consumer choice. A Natural Swimming Pool/Pond is not just a place to swim, it is a prized watershape that promotes biodiversity and enhances the ecology of the surrounding landscape.
Learn about Natural Swimming Pools/Ponds from the experts at BioNova® Natural Pools. Presentation topics will include:
- Role of the Landscape Designer/Architect in the design and planning of NSPs
- How Natural Swimming Pools/Ponds Work
- Design Aesthetics
- Basic Construction Fundamentals
- Water Quality and Algae Control
- Aquatic Plants
- Maintenance
Location
Hackettstown, NJ
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Design-Build
Healthcare & Therapeutic Design
Horticulture / Plants
Parks & Recreation
Residential Design
Sustainable Development & Design
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
4.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Define what an NSP is, name its parts, and describe their interrelationships.
2. Learn about different construction methods for NSPs and harmonizing the aesthetic design with the pool's technical requirements.
3. Be able to describe the difference between biological purification versus mechanical sterilization of swimming pool water.
4. Understand the role of the Landscape Professional in the design and planning of Natural Swimming Pools, Ponds, and Water Features.
Instructors
Alan Weene
Course Codes
Provider
BioNova Natural Pools