Normally, we are a bit hesitant to heat anything outdoors with geothermal. Unlike inside a home, the outside air is “unconditioned” space and can lead to all sorts of issues with a geothermal loop field.
However, when we discussed in details the use and construction of the outdoor pool, we actually saw this as an opportunity to further enhance the geothermal efficiencies.
Much like our Roxboro project, we set up the geothermal as a simultaneous heating and cooling configuration. As a result, in the summer time, the same energy that is used to provide cooling to the house, is heating the pool simultaneously.
In other words, the pool receives free heating, from air conditioning the house!
This was the first residential project we completed with Barham Contracting. Fred Barham and his team operate on a different level compared to most builders in Calgary. The quality of design and workmanship are some of the highest we have seen in the industry and it was an absolute joy working with them on this project.
The geothermal system features two NORDIC Water-to-Water heat pumps.
This unique house in Calgary features an outdoor swimming pool. The Simultaneous Geothermal Heating & Cooling solution is designed so that the outdoor pool is heated in the Spring/Summer months with the same energy used to Cool the house.
