How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
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Firstly, yes I do mean a real massage (ahem) in a real health spa.
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We have a health spa project where we have multiple massage rooms, hotel rooms, pool, therapeutic pools, aerobics, exercise, etc. The massage rooms pose a bit of a grey area for me as I haven't personally ever been in a massage room, but I picture many different scents and aromas being generated in these rooms. The original idea for the design was to use VAV system for all core areas of the complex where the massage rooms would have VAV box with typical supply air and typical return to the main air handler, however, I'm concerned that the aromas will be mixed and sent to all other parts of the building served. Anyone have any advice about how to treat these massage rooms. Should I not return the air and exhaust only? Are aromas an issue at all?
Thanks,
Dooped
. We have a health spa project where we have multiple massage rooms, hotel rooms, pool, therapeutic pools, aerobics, exercise, etc. The massage rooms pose a bit of a grey area for me as I haven't personally ever been in a massage room, but I picture many different scents and aromas being generated in these rooms. The original idea for the design was to use VAV system for all core areas of the complex where the massage rooms would have VAV box with typical supply air and typical return to the main air handler, however, I'm concerned that the aromas will be mixed and sent to all other parts of the building served. Anyone have any advice about how to treat these massage rooms. Should I not return the air and exhaust only? Are aromas an issue at all?
Thanks,
Dooped





RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
moreover, air velocity requirements are different as well. air distribution pattern that would work fine for the office could cause health problems to users, law suits eventually as well.
you have to reach adequate internal design conditions using proper ashrae documents.
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
spend some money. go have a massage, I am sure you will find the best solution when you are in their lovely soft hands, believe me.
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
Low-class establishments simply have a single rooftop unit with a thermostat in the corridor. No exhaust in the rooms.
High-class establishments have the individual fancoils for each room, with exhaust and tempered makeup air for each room, as several folks above have recommended.
It depends on how much the owner is willing to spend.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
Thanks all for the input!
Dooped
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
RE: How to handle HVAC in a "massage room" at health spa
I have done many spa's, massage rooms for different kind of buildings. Yes it depends also upon the owner how much he can spend. That in other way tells what u want.
Having an FCU means in your design requirement, you have to control temperature only.
In some high end spa's, where owner asked for precise humidity control too. The system gets different largely.
If that's the case, you need to keep 60-65% of relative humidity levels all the time and therefore you have to decide based on your weather conditions that you need a humidifier or a de-humidifier.
In some cases, the design room temperature is also above 80F.
All I want to say is that ... you should be knowing your design requirements.
Temp - ???
RH Control Yes/No??