TFI research institute presents itself at FSB 2023
The TFI Research Institute of RWTH Aachen University will be presenting itself at FSB 2023 and providing information about the " Product Pass Sustainability".
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Keep up to date with news, background information, trends and technologies on the topics of open space, sports and movement facilities.
Children need playgrounds
Children's playgrounds not only provide entertainment and fun, but also fulfil an essential role in children's development.
Sustainable management in the focus of the BSFH.
Marketplace Play & Exercise to make its debut at FSB 2023
For the upcoming edition of the event, the Playground@Landscape trade journal is organising an area called Marketplace Play & Exercise for the first time.
The Inclusion Matrix: The "Two-Way Principle" and the "Two-Senses Principle"
Playgrounds should enable beautiful and carefree experiences, be places of joy, trying things out and relaxation - ideally for all people and every age group.
A special inclusion playground in Ballymena, Ireland
People with limited abilities need a differently or specially designed environment. Designing an inclusive play space with Richter play equipment.
Cross-generational: "Für älle Leit vo ois bis neinaneizg"
Awarded a special prize at the German SPIELRAUM Award 2021: Playground equipment, exercise equipment and play areas for children, young people, adults and senior citizens have been realised as a unit at the multigenerational playground.
Five questions for Rolf von der Horst
Rolf von der Horst was managing partner of STADT und RAUM Messe und Medien GmbH for more than 30 years. For reasons of age, the work of the GmbH came to an end at the end of 2022. Thomas Müller, Editor-in-Chief of Playground@Landscape, spoke with the long-time publisher of the trade magazine STADT und RAUM.
WM Autopilot: Practical assistance system for ice preparation
Assistance systems are very much in vogue. So why not also equip an ice preparation machine with the practical assistance function? The innovation forge WM ice technics presents the WM Autopilot, with which the complete ice preparation can be carried out autonomously.
French Pavilion at FSB 2021
From stadium seating, sports facility lighting, synthetic turf and skate parks to the creation of surf waves, discover French expertise in sports equipment.
Polytan to promote sustainability at FSB
Polytan, Germany’s market leader in artificial sports surfaces, will once again be taking part in the International Trade Fair of Amenity Areas, Sports and Pool Facilities (FSB) this year, scheduled to run from 26th to 29th October in Cologne.
Excitement builds for FSB 2021
CONICA has decided to participate in this year's FSB from the 26th to 29th of October in Cologne, Germany. In doing so, the company is sending a clear signal, despite all the adverse circumstances caused by Covid-19, that we are convinced that the market and customers want to be present at physical events once again.
An ecological comparison of artificial and natural turf
In a comprehensive life cycle assessment, researchers at Zurich University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the Grün Stadt Zürich and sports ground experts have compared the environmental impact of natural and artificial turf from pitch construction through maintenance and renovation through to dismantling and disposal.
School centre sports hall in Gloggnitz, Austria
Exercise space on all levels. The new secondary school has a strong bias towards sport.
La Fontaine multisports complex in Antony, France
A centre to meet and do sports.
Venue readiness
A global approach to Covid-secure venue planning from Populous, UK - SW15 2NU London.
IAKS expert talk on re-opening public pools
On 6 May, five members of the IAKS pool expert circle exchanged their ideas via a video-conference.
How can public swimming centres be gradually put back into operation?
Swimming pool experts from Germany and Switzerland have developed proposals and recommendations for this.
"IAAF" is now "World Athletics": World Athletics Federation has a new name
All the fans of top international athletic sports are aware that following the IAAF World Championships 2019 in Doha, the World Athletics Federation has been renamed. Here is the background.
Urban planning: „WHERE DESIGN MEETS PLAY“
As part of the redesign of the riverbank, the city of Cincinnati developed an innovative and differentiated park project. Kate Tooke, Associate Principal at Sasaki, explains the planning concept for the park, which invites curious visitors of all ages to play.
Richter Spielgeräte GmbH - playing in shopping centres worldwide
Richter Spielgeräte GmbH has been building high-quality play equipment from larch wood for over 50 years. It designs play areas in and in front of shopping centres all over the world.
Sportfix®Clean against plastic pollution in water bodies
Artificial turf on sports fields provides an excellent playing surface. Through use and drainage, precipitation and surface water rinse out microplastics. A challenge that Hauraton meets with responsible environmental technology.
Polytan artificial turf from renewable raw material
Poligras Tokyo GT is the name of the new synthetic turf system for hockey that has been developed by Polytan for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
IAKS Future Trends
With these future trends, IAKS wishes to outline important developments for professionals and non-professionals involved in sports and leisure facilities around the world.