DAYLIGHT ANALYSIS AND POOL SAFETY
LOCATION
Quebec, Canada
YEAR 2018
ARCHITECTS hcma | NFOE
ROLE Sustainability coordinator
Keywords | daylight analysis, glare, shading strategies
YEAR 2018
ARCHITECTS hcma | NFOE
ROLE Sustainability coordinator
Keywords | daylight analysis, glare, shading strategies
Located near Montreal, this building was intended to accommodate a recreational pool, a 50m pool, and a diving pool that would be used for recreational and competitive purposes. An early-stage study showed that, in the summertime, the skylight between the diving pool and the 50m pool increased the risk of glare for divers and caused direct sunlight disturbance in the competitive 50m pool. This study suggested a range of solutions to mitigate the issues encountered in both pools in order to ensure that the swimmers’ performance would not be affected during competitions. Solutions presented are grouped into three categories: revise glass and finishes properties, add a movable shading device, and change the shape of the skylight. The design team decided to pursue translucent glass and a matte wood finish on the skylight shaft walls.