Ellicar Gardens to host natural swimming pool CPD day
Join natural pool specialists Will & Sarah Murch for an informative CPD day at Accredited Contractor, Ellicar Gardens
Date: 28 June 2023
Time: 11am-5pm | Cost: £85
Venue: Ellicar House, Carr Rd, Gringley on the Hill, Doncaster, DN10 4SN
Objectives
The objective of this CPD day is to give architects, landscape architects and garden designers an overview and understanding of natural swimming pools in order to specify and include them in their design projects for clients.
Overview
In addition to presentations and discussions, there will be practical poolside maintenance demonstrations, a chance to explore our 5-acre naturalistic gardens and an opportunity to enjoy a swim and experience our own natural swimming pool first-hand.
Refreshments, teas, coffees and cakes are provided during the day. Please bring a packed lunch.
During the day you will learn about:
- Design and location and sizing of a natural pool
- Construction methods, drainage requirements, advantages of reinforced concrete and concrete-free pools
- Biological and hydro-botanical filtration and water balancing equipment to maintain hygienic and safe swimming water
- Maintenance and water management requirements
- Client expectations, health and wellness benefits, advantages over chemical pools
- Ecological Benefits and site biodiversity
- Heating vs natural solar gain
- Aquatic and poolside planting schemes
- Construction and installation guide costs
Book your place on the SGD Website or email info@ellicargardens.co.uk for more info