Live / Architectural Water Features: Design, Infrastructure, and Lifecycle Management
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Beyond the Minimum Series Part 4 | Architectural Water Features: Design, Infrastructure, and Lifecycle Management
This course explores the planning and design of architectural fountains and water features. Participants will examine common water feature types, site conditions, water behavior, and maintenance considerations that influence design decisions. The course also reviews mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and water treatment systems, along with the role of design documentation, mock-ups, lighting, and maintenance planning in creating functional, durable, and sustainable water features.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze common types of architectural water features and their key components to determine appropriate applications, operational requirements, and design considerations.
- Assess site conditions, user circulation, water behavior, safety considerations, and maintenance requirements to inform water feature design decisions.
- Determine space, utility, and access requirements necessary to effectively integrate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and water treatment systems into project designs.
- Evaluate the role of design documentation, mock-ups, hydraulic systems, lighting, water quality management, and maintenance planning in achieving functional, durable, and sustainable water features.
William (Bill) Botten
Accessibility Consultant
PlayCore
Botten who currently works as an accessibility consultant joined the U.S. Access Board in 2000 and served for 22 years (retired in 2022) in several capacities while on staff including as a senior accessibility specialist, technical assistance coordinator, and the training coordinator. He was part of a team that developed the combined guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act and was the lead staff for the development of guidelines and technical assistance materials for the rulemaking on outdoor developed areas. Bill specializes in accessibility issues related to recreation facilities and outdoor developed areas.
This session will offer the following credits:
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| 0.15 IACET CEU | 1.5 AIA HSW LU | 1.5 LA CES HSW PDH |
CEUs for a total of 1.5 Professional Development Hours (0.15 IACET CEU / 1.5 AIA HSW LU / 1.5 LA CES HSW PDH)will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
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