Consulting Engineer and Contractor Design and Install Cost-Saving Natatorium HVAC System
The Grand Haven project is the culmination of many original HVAC design concepts developed and implemented at previous indoor swimming pool projects by an engineering team from GMB Architects-Engineers, Holland, Michigan. Led by project mechanical engineer, James Harrison, GMB's innovations at Grand Haven include a unique split return air design. Additionally, the school district realized a substantial cost savings in labor and materials because GMB specified one of the world's largest dehumidifiers, which was custom manufactured by indoor air quality equipment manufacturer, Dectron Internationale, Roswell, Ga.
"One of our primary goals in the construction of the aquatic center was to have a facility that not only met the needs of our swimming and recreation programs, but also created a comfortable healthy environment for spectators," said Rick Kent, superintendent, Grand Haven Area Public Schools. "Our aquatic center has exceeded all these goals."