This topic includes information related to design and construction of ice rinks.  Ice rinks are indoor or outdoor frozen water surfaces that enable individuals to ice skate or participate in winter sport activities.  Equipment, piping, floor systems, and surrounding enclosures are essential components of ice rinks to ensure an adequately controlled environment and ice surface.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of therapeutic pools.  Therapeutic pools are used by physical therapy, recreational and medical facilities for individuals with unique symptoms that can be rehabilitated or comforted via aquatic therapy.  Therapeutic pools are field assembled from raw materials or pre-engineered components.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of hot tubs.  Hot tubs are manufactured appliances that are used for therapeutic reasons or general relaxation.  Water is heated by energy; electric, gas, wood or solar.  Hot tubs are commonly located in the outdoor environment near residential or recreational facilities.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of aquariums.  Aquariums are containers that inhabit freshwater and saltwater animals and plants.  Aquariums have transparent glass or plastic surfaces that allow individuals to view the contained aquatic animals and plants.  Sizes range from small bowls for one or two fish to large exhibition tanks that contain entire ecosystems.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of fountains.  Fountains are architectural water features that project or pour water for functional reasons, dramatic effect and/or decoration.  They are commonly found in residential gardens, public locations and near commercial buildings.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of on-grade swimming pools.  On-grade swimming pools are fabricated containers that hold water for the purpose of swimming and recreation.  On-grade swimming pools are typically installed in residential applications.  They are field assembled from pre-engineered components.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of below-grade swimming pools.  Below-grade swimming pools are fabricated containers that hold water for the purpose of swimming and recreation.  Below-grade swimming pools are typically installed in residential and recreational applications.  They are field assembled from raw materials or pre-engineered components.

This topic covers information related to the operation and maintenance of swimming pools, that occurs during the life cycle of a structure.  Swimming pools require on going maintenance to ensure usability and sanitation.  Depending on the geographic location of a swimming pool maintenance may include weatherization to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.  Over time the mechanical components of a swimming pool may need to be replaced or repaired.

Site furnishings include items such as outdoor furniture, bicycle racks, landscape planters, and trash receptacles.  They are commonly installed in and around municipal, commercial, and institutional buildings, in accordance with ADA requirements, to facilitate the utilitarian needs of pedestrians.  Aside from being functional, site furnishings can make a positive contribution to the overall appearance of a building if they are well designed and incorporated into the plan from an early stage.

Fixed audience seating refers to the raised indoor chairs that we use in theaters, auditoriums, lecture halls and churches.  Their most basic function is to provide a location for individuals to be seated at a venue or facility where many people are present.  Fixed audience seating is commonly organized in rows on flat or pitched floors with level terraces.  The seating layout should allow an audience to clearly see and hear a speaker, show or performance.  Depending on the use or application, in both new and existing facilities, fixed audience seating may be of a basic design, meeting the minimal functional requirements of a space, or they may be of a fashionable design, not only meeting the functional requirements of a space but also enhancing the architectural motif by employing aesthetically pleasing fabrics, finishes and details.

Case goods are interior office furniture made from hard materials that are not upholstered. Furniture has been a functional part of people's daily lives since sedentism; the development of communities led to defining furniture as a decorative art based upon local cultural influence. Furniture, over time, transformed from stacked stones in a shelter to ergonomically designed, manufactured furniture made out of metal, wood and plastic. Present-day interior office furniture comes in many different styles, which have been influenced over time by various cultures. There are also a variety of furniture types, developed for varying end-uses. This has resulted in an endless number of options when selecting interior office furniture.

Solid surfacing countertops are horizontal work surfaces that are fabricated from a manmade synthetic product. Developed in 1967 by DuPont, solid surface countertops have many applications in both residential and commercial facilities. They are available in many solid or marbleized colors and with visible textures, including veining that can mimic marble, granite or wood. Solid surface countertops offer resistance to scratches, stains, chemicals and bacteria, and are non-porous, seamless, and durable, with solid color throughout.