Sanford Health System’s mission is centered on the health and wellness of their patients. Not only are they expanding their network of hospitals and clinics, but they are also providing for preventative care. One aspect of this preventative care is to team up with The YMCA to build a state-of-the art fitness center for the people of their community to stay active during the long winter months in Fargo, ND. The centerpiece of this new facility is the natatorium. The wall of glass separating the pool space from the cold out-door air is always a concern for natatorium design. The indoor climate is controlled to 84°F with 50% relative humidity and the outdoor climate can be as cold as –30°F (below zero). The challenge for the mechanical design te

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