INDOOR POOLS

While an indoor swimming pool may seem like an extravagant addition to any home, many are realizing the year-round enjoyment makes it well worth the initial investment. Rather than joining a golf club, ski club and/or gym, building an indoor swimming pool offers fun and entertainment for the entire family, not to mention the convenience of a personalized health and fitness centre. Any type of pool (e.g. concrete/gunite, fibreglass or vinyl liner) can be constructed indoors, and the installation can be as simple as a lap pool or as elaborate as a complete indoor waterpark. Many people add additional features like change rooms, showers, exercise facilities, steam rooms, saunas, wet bars and other amenities to create an at-home health spa atmosphere. That said, the possibilities for indoor swimming pool design and construction are limited only by the

homeowner’s imagination and budget. The ideal time to plan for the installation of an indoor pool is during the design and construction of a new home. However, with the help of the right architect, it may be possible to seamlessly add an indoor pool to an existing home as well. The ideal time to plan for the installation of an indoor pool is during the design and construction of a new home. Working with an architect who has experience designing indoor pool rooms will make the job easier. This way, the homeowner can focus on the pool and make recommendations with regards to pool design, mechanical system needs, and who they can specify for the complete heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.