Registration Eligibility
Open to Landscape Architects, Designers, Contractors, and Swimming Pool professionals, as well as students, homeowners, and other interested parties.
Start Date
02/26/2019
End Date
02/26/2019
Description
Natural Swimming Pools/Ponds (NSPs) are built to operate using the same biological principles that Mother Nature uses to clean natural bodies of water like ponds, streams and lakes. An NSP is a biologically active living system which provides the conditions for an ideal mix of beneficial microorganisms and aquatic plants.
The NSP represents a new paradigm for recreational watershapes because it is completely chemical-free, environmentally friendly, ecologically harmonious, and a sustainable choice for a swimming pool. Only natural biological processes are harnessed to clarify and purify the pool water. No sterilizers or disinfectants of any kind are used; No ozone, no UV or ions, no chlorine, no bromine, no biguanide, no pH adjusters, no alkalinity adjusters, no algaecides, no clarifiers or flocculants, no oxidizers, and no shocks. The elimination of chemicals substantially lowers the environmental costs and embodied energy associated with constructing, maintaining, and operating a swimming pool. NSPs offer a very low carbon footprint, and the energy efficient pump and filter hydraulics further reduce the environmental impact and long term cost of ownership of a Natural Swimming Pool.
Presentation topics will include:
• History of NSPs
• FLL Guidelines
• How Natural Swimming Pools Work
• How to Design a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
• Basic Construction Fundamentals and Hydraulics
• Limnology, Water Quality, and Algae Control
• Aquatic Plants
• Maintenance
Cost of seminar for Landscape Architect/Design/Contractor professionals:
• $495 for the first attendee (primary contact)
• $50 per person for each additional attendee in your party
• Additional attendees may include Company personnel and/or prospective clients interested in NSPs
Cost of Seminar for Students currently enrolled in College or University:
• $95 per student
• Must present valid, current, full-time Student ID prior to event
Location
Tampa, FL
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Sustainable Development & Design
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
6.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Learn about the design philosophies and the different construction methods for Natural Swimming Pools.
2. Evaluate and define the fundamental differences between biological purification and chemical sterilization for swimming pools.
3. Understand the role of living systems in the swimming pool and landscape industry.
4. Describe how Natural Swimming Pools work, and understand the basic principles of limnology as it relates to bio-filtration for swimming pool water.
5. Discuss the environmental benefits of Natural Swimming Pools and the biophilic connections between humans and outdoor living spaces.
Instructors
Alan Weene
Course Codes
Provider
BioNova Natural Pools