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Addicted to Subsidies?
By Scott Hester | October 2011
Aquatics International
After the Games
What becomes of Olympic pools when the athletes and spectators go home?
By: Joe Hunsaker
As seen in Aquatics International magazine, May/June 1998.
Aquatic Management, Seasonally
How to manage your business in the off season.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, 1993
Capital Improvements
How Jefferson City, Missouri, renovated and updated Memorial Park Swimming Pool.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine,1994
Clean and Balanced
Choosing the best sanitization product for your pool, i.e., sodium hydrochlorite, ozone or bromine.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, March 1996
Cold Comfort
Doug Cook and Matt Reynolds
Designing an Aquatic-Therapy Center for Children
Matt Cappello and Michelle Schwartz
Featured in Parks & Rec Business magazine
November 2011
Diving into the Future
Learning from past experience and gathering information about current trends to helps you plan for the future aquatic venues.
By: Scot Hunsaker and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Park and Recreation magazine, 2007
Dream Facility 2005
The Counsilman Hunsaker Dream Facility is a collaboration of the entire company.
As seen in Aquatics International magazine, 2005 Dream Facilities edition.
Dream Facility 2006
The Counsilman Hunsaker Dream Facility is a collaboration of the entire company.
As seen in Aquatics International magazine, 2006 Dream Facilities edition.
Dream Weaving
Condensing multiple visions into one is an involved yet necessary step in the process of planning outdoor aquatic facilities.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, 2005
Filtration Fundamental
Project-specific needs determine commercial pools’ choice of filtration systems.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, 1997
Forces of Nature
How natural elements such as rain, flood, freeze, and snow impact the integrity of the pool shell, pipes and structures.
By: Jeff Nodorft, PE LEED AP and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in World Waterpark magazine, 2007
Games Swimmers Play
Collegiate aquatic centers are increasingly incorporating design elements and equipment that accommodate high-activity usage.
By: Scott W. Hester and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Athletic Business October 2009
Getting Pool Light Right
Find out why choosing the right windows and lighting will help avoid glare and reflections in a natatorium.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, March 1998
Great Expectations
How to meet expections of both owner and users when designing an aquatic venue.
By: Joe Hunsaker
As seen in Aquatics International magazine, 1998
Have a Plan Before You Take the Plunge
Find out how a feasibility study can help analyse the needs and desires of the community.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Park and Recreation magazine, February 1996
Hitting the Mark
Presenting a strong RFP or RFQ is the first step in completing a facility or renovation that stands the tests of time and budgets.
By Scott W. Hester and Michelle Schwartz, Counsilman-Hunsaker
As Seen in Aquatics International, October 2009
Hot Trends
Why did it take so long for municipal aquatic trends to head West?
By: Patricia Soto and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in California Park and Recreation magazine, 2008
Including Operations & Personnel in the Design Process
Key factors to consider before designing your next aquatic venue.
By: Scot Hunsaker
Leisure Pools Go To College
The development of campus leisure pools represents just one facet of the changing recreation scene at colleges and universities.
By: D. Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Aquatics International, 1999
Liquid Escapes
Read how stimulating waterscapes are becoming the norm for hotels, country clubs and municipalities.
By: Carol Anderson and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Resort and Recreation magazine, 2008
Managing a Cutting Edge Aquatic Center
Read what to look for when choosing an Aquatics Director.
By: Kevin Post and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Recreation Management magazine, 2009
Municipal Spas?
Read why it is important for public aquatic facilities to keep up with the times.
By: D. Scot Hunsaker and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Aquatics International magazine, October 2008.
Need for Speed
Five keys to understanding the fast pool phenomenon. What is the price of speed?
By: Steve Crocker and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Aquatics International magazine 2007.
Pools from the Ground Up
Indoor swim centers are growing in popularity, but to obtain a sophisticated yet affordable facility, careful attention must be given to design, site and material considerations.
By: Joe Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, 1990
Pricing Pools
Read how to determine how much your new pool will cost.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, 1998
Protected From the Elements
Read how indoor waterparks can offer fun year-round.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Aquatics International magazine, 1992.
Recipe for Success
An overview of common mistakes, timelines, and where to start when building a municipal aquatic center
By: Scot Hunsaker and Kevin Post
As seen in Splash and Spray magazine in 2007 and 2009.
Rocky Mountain Reply
Colorado Springs has three sparkling, new recreation facilities after the citizens told the politicians what they wanted.
By: D. Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Aquatics International magazine, March 2002.
Sink or Swim
Maintaining a successful public-sector waterpark is as easy as 1-2-3.
By: Scott W. Hester and Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Splash and Spray magazine, 2007
Supersizing Your Existing Swimming Pool
Analyzing Options for an Aging Aquatic Facility
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business, 1990.
Swimming in the Fast Lane
What makes water fast?
By: Joe Hunsaker
As seen in Aquatics International, 1992.
Third-Party Aquatic Center Management: A Look at the Pros & Cons
Management investment must ensure that the facility's future continues to thrive and challenge itself.
By: Kevin Post & Michelle Schwartz
As seen in Recreation Management magazine, 2008
Under the Surface
Is your pool 15, 20, 25 years old? It may be time to conduct a natatorium facility audit.
By: Joe Hunsaker
As seen in Athletic Business magazine, December 1992
Waterpark Success: Designing the Perfect Waterpark
Kevin Post
Published: World Waterpark – Development and Expansion Guide
November 2011-2012 issue
What You Should Know Before You Build
How does the design and construction process begin?
By:Joe Hunsaker
As seen in Park & Recreation magazine, July 1992
Winning Pocketbook Support for Public Facilities
What it takes to sufficiently fund a community aquatic center.
By: Scot Hunsaker
As seen in Park and Recreation magazine, 1997.
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