Start Date
02/18/2021
End Date
02/18/2021
Description
Sustainability by Design: Rethinking the Community Splashpad.
As splashpads continue to hold the #1 spot for most commonly planned park addition, it is essential to approach their design, maintenance and lifecycle through the lens of sustainability. Successful splashpads must account for not just environmental, but also social and economic implications—the three pillars of sustainability. This presentation serves as a playbook for sustainable splashpad design. Gain powerful insight into new design trends, demographic needs, play-value optimization, innovative energy and resource management and emerging technologies that are helping facilities maximize lifecycle, minimize maintenance and plan for the future.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Development Trends
Sustainable Development & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
Apply a sustainable framework to Splashpad design, maintenance and lifecycle.
Leverage unique design approaches to support childhood development and active play—which, in turn, promotes a healthy community!
Analyze through different case studies ROI-boosting methodologies, long-term usability and programming needs that maximize your Splashpad’s life cycle.
Instructors
Kathelyn Vezina
Course Codes
VortexSBD
Provider
Vortex Aquatic Structures Int'l