Technical and Sustainability Analysis of Construction Processes and Covering Systems for Outdoor Swimming Pools

Nowadays, outdoor swimming pools are equipments that integrate villas, as well as multifamily buildings or tourist complexes. Architects and engineers have been working on the development of innovative solutions that can reduce the environmental impacts of swimming pools. The selection of the construction process for a swimming pool, even a small one, depends on a series of determining factors, namely, architectural design, soil type, functionalities, aesthetics, durability, budget, and construction time. Regarding the covering system, there are several solutions in the market with quite different costs. The option for one of these solutions depends on the architectural solution, as well as the main expected performance for the cover, for example, for winter hibernation, all year round for fall protection, water temperature maintenance. This article presents a synthesis of the main constructive processes and covering systems for outdoor swimming pools. In addition, it also presents a comparative analysis of economic, technical and sustainability factors for the solutions listed to systematize and facilitate decision-making for those who want to install a swimming pool.