A retractable aluminum roof lets visitors enjoy the weather — or protects them from it — and offers an opportunity for energy savings. Aqua Sferra Waterpark | Donetsk, Ukraine
The designers chose an aluminum frame, not only for its striking lattice look, but also for its maintenance-free properties and resistance to the moist chemical atmosphere created by the aquatic environment. When the roof opens, hot air and humidity are exhausted naturally. The closed roof creates warming solar gain, reducing the amount of heating required during winter use. The glazed nature of the dome also eliminates the need for additional lighting during the day. It all adds up to significant energy savings.
Rebecca Robledo is deputy editor of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International. She is an award-winning trade journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and editing content for the pool, spa and aquatics industries. She specializes in technical, complex or detail-oriented subject matter with an emphasis in design and construction, as well as legal and regulatory issues. For this coverage and editing, she has received numerous awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Awards, considered by many to be the “Pulitzer Prize of Trade Journalism.”
