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TENNIS COURT DESIGN TENNIS COURT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSCONSIDERATIONS
Or “An Extreme Makeover” For Tennis Courts
By Gerry Wright2/6/05
E-mail: [email protected]
Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsPlayer ComfortCost
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Location
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Topography
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
DrainageOrientationTrees
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Asphalt DesignThickness of StoneThickness of Asphalt# of Lifts of Asphalt
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
FenceGalvanized vs Vinyl-Coated
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Square vs Mitered Corners
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Low or Open Side Fences
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Acrylic Surface# of CoatsCushioned Acrylic SurfaceRoll Goods, etc
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
LightingMaximizes the Use of the Courts!!!Light PollutionQuartz vs Metal Halide Lights
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Low Mast Lights
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Light Shields
Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Light Levels vs Light UniformityClass I- Professional- 125 Ave. Maintained fcClass II- College/ Challenger- 75-100 fcClass III- High School/ Club- 50-75 fcClass IV- Recreational- 30-50 fcDepends on Skill Level & Age of Players
Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
Age DemographicsLife Expectancy of 80+ yearsActiveMoney to Spend½ Population will be 50+ by 2015Over 74% Over 65 – Frequent PlayersVery Social Experience
Player Comfort Player Comfort
Aesthetics
Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
Landscaping
Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
ConvenienceParking
Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
WaterBathroomsShade and Seating
Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
LightingThe Older the Player, the Higher the Light Levels Need to Be
CostCost
TopographyAsphalt DesignFenceGalvanized vs VinylSquare vs Mitered CornersLower and/or No Side FenceSurface
GOOD COMMUNICATION Is The Key!!!
Tennis CourtsTennis Courts-- A Construction A Construction and Maintenance Manualand Maintenance Manual
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