Facility owners, operators and architects share the responsibility for designing facilities that offer visitors not only a rewarding experience but a safe environment. For example, the reception desk at the North Idaho College Student Wellness & Fitness Center (shown in photo to the left) is located just inside the entry. It is configured to provide…
Category: Indoor Sports Complex
Alternative Approach to Construction Gains Traction
A project delivery method known as progressive design-build is catching on in Washington State, and the approach already is being employed on a couple of Spokane-area projects, says Rustin Hall, Principal at ALSC Architects. ALSC is using the progressive design-build method on the City of Airway Heights community recreation center project. The $17.3 million recreation…
Technology & Sports: What will the future bring?
According to a recent study by Cisco, 57% of sports fans prefer watching the game at home, and research suggests that Millennials won’t automatically fill seats being vacated by their parents. So what can we do to get fans to re-engage and head back to the stadium to watch a live event? This article from…
Getting the Most From Your Indoor Sports Complex
Large indoor sports complexes are a big investment. They can be expensive to build, staff and operate. So how can these facilities be designed to maximize return on their inherent costs? According to Tracy Kruzicki, president of KEVA Sports Center in Middleton, Wis, “You really have to have a strategic plan for what you can…
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