Knowledge is better when shared.
As part of our professional standards and dedication to industry improvement, the partners of Counsilman-Hunsaker regularly write and publish professional articles, many of which have been compiled here. This practice helps us to continually raise the bar for ourselves; to challenge our assumptions and to push the envelope of creativity and innovation.
Articles
- Waterpark Success: Designing the Perfect Waterpark - April 19, 2012
Published: World Waterpark – Development and Expansion Guide
November 2011-2012 issue
By: Kevin Post
Rather than t… more - Including Operations & Personnel in the Design Process - November 6, 2011
Key factors to consider before designing your next aquatic venue.
By Scot Hunsaker
An engineer, an architect and a lawy… more - Cold Comfort - November 6, 2011
By Doug Cook and Matt Reynolds
SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES, PLUS A LITTLE LUCK WITH T… more - Addicted to Subsidies? - October 27, 2011
By Scott Hester | October 2011
Aquatics International
Here’s the simple truth: If your facility relies on subsi… more - Hitting the Mark - October 1, 2009
Presenting a strong RFP or RFQ is the first step in completing a facility or renovation that stands the tests of time and b… more
- Games Swimmers Play - October 1, 2009
Collegiate aquatic centers are increasingly incorporating design elements and equipment that accommodate high-ac… more
- Managing a Cutting Edge Aquatic Center - January 1, 2009
Read what to look for when choosing an Aquatics Director.
By Kevin Post and Michelle Schwartz | 2009
Recreation Managem… more - Municipal Spas? - October 1, 2008
Read why it is important for public aquatic facilities to keep up with the times.
By D. Scot Hunsaker and Michelle Schwar… more - Liquid Escapes - January 1, 2008
Read how stimulating waterscapes are becoming the norm for hotels, country clubs and municipalities.
By Carol Anders… more - Hot Trends - January 1, 2008
Why did it take so long for municipal aquatic trends to head West?
By Patricia Soto and Michelle Schwartz | 2008
Californ… more - Third-Party Aquatic Center Management: A Look at the Pros & Cons - January 1, 2008
Management investment must ensure that the facility’s future continues to thrive and challenge itself.
By Kev… more - Need for Speed - January 1, 2007
Five keys to understanding the fast pool phenomenon. What is the price of speed?
By Steve Crocker and Michelle Schwartz… more - Forces of Nature - January 1, 2007
How natural elements such as rain, flood, freeze, and snow impact the integrity of the pool shell, pipes and structures… more
- Diving into the Future - January 1, 2007
Learning from past experience and gathering information about current trends to helps you plan for the future aquatic… more
- Sink or Swim - January 1, 2007
Maintaining a successful public-sector waterpark is as easy as 1-2-3.
By Scott W. Hester and Michelle Schwartz | 2007
S… more - Recipe for Success - January 1, 2007
An overview of common mistakes, timelines, and where to start when building a municipal aquatic center
By Scot Hunsake… more - Dream Facility 2006 - January 1, 2006
The Counsilman Hunsaker Dream Facility is a collaboration of the entire company.
Aquatics International magazine, 2… more - Dream Weaving - January 1, 2005
Condensing multiple visions into one is an involved yet necessary step in the process of planning outdoor aquatic faci… more
- Dream Facility 2005 - January 1, 2005
The Counsilman Hunsaker Dream Facility is a collaboration of the entire company.
Aquatics International magazine, 2… more - Leisure Pools Go To College - January 1, 1999
The development of campus leisure pools represents just one facet of the changing recreation scene at colleges and uni… more
- After the Games - May 31, 1998
What becomes of Olympic pools when the athletes and spectators go home?
By Joe Hunsaker | May/June 1998.
Aquatics Inter… more - Getting Pool Light Right - March 1, 1998
Find out why choosing the right windows and lighting will help avoid glare and reflections in a natatorium.
By Scot Huns… more - Pricing Pools - January 1, 1998
Read how to determine how much your new pool will cost.
By Scot Hunsaker | 1998
Athletic Business
When trying to estimate… more - Great Expectations - January 1, 1998
How to meet expections of both owner and users when designing an aquatic venue.
By Joe Hunsaker | 1998
Aquatics Intern… more - Filtration Fundamental - January 1, 1997
Project-specific needs determine commercial pools’ choice of filtration systems.
By Scot Hunsaker | 1997
Athleti… more - Winning Pocketbook Support for Public Facilities - January 1, 1997
What it takes to sufficiently fund a community aquatic center.
Scot Hunsaker | 1997
Park and Recreation
Money may not bu… more - Clean and Balanced - March 1, 1996
Choosing the best sanitization product for your pool, i.e., sodium hydrochlorite, ozone or bromine.
By Scot Hunsaker… more - Have a Plan Before You Take the Plunge - February 1, 1996
Find out how a feasibility study can help analyse the needs and desires of the community.
By Scot Hunsaker | February 199… more - Capital Improvements - January 1, 1994
How Jefferson City, Missouri, renovated and updated Memorial Park Swimming Pool.
By Scot Hunsaker | 1994
Athletic B… more - Aquatic Management, Seasonally - January 1, 1993
How to manage your business in the off season.
By Scot Hunsaker | 1993
Athletic Business
As someone who works in the aquat… more - Under the Surface - December 1, 1992
Is your pool 15, 20, 25 years old? It may be time to conduct a natatorium facility audit.
By Joe Hunsaker | December 1992
At… more - What You Should Know Before You Build - July 1, 1992
How does the design and construction process begin?
By Joe Hunsaker | July 1992
Park & RecreationOrganized activi… more
- Protected From the Elements - January 1, 1992
Read how indoor waterparks can offer fun year-round.
By Scot Hunsaker | 1992
Aquatics InternationalIndoor aquatic pa… more
- Swimming in the Fast Lane - January 1, 1992
What makes water fast?
By Joe Hunsaker | 1992
Aquatics InternationalSpeed in the water is the goal of the world-class sw… more
- Pools from the Ground Up - January 1, 1990
Indoor swim centers are growing in popularity, but to obtain a sophisticated yet affordable facility, careful attent… more
- Supersizing Your Existing Swimming Pool - January 1, 1990
Analyzing Options for an Aging Aquatic Facility
By Scot Hunsaker | 1990
Athletic Business
See if this story sounds fami… more
