{"id":9947,"date":"2025-07-14T19:29:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T19:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fabricair.com\/us\/?post_type=case-studies&p=9947"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:56:11","slug":"citywave-air-ducting-system","status":"publish","type":"case-studies","link":"https:\/\/www.fabricair.com\/us\/case-study\/citywave-air-ducting-system\/","title":{"rendered":"citywave, Vilnius, Lithuania"},"content":{"rendered":"

citywave | Vilnius, Lithuania<\/h1>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

citywave Vilnius<\/a> is no ordinary indoor pool\u2014it\u2019s Europe\u2019s second-ever indoor surfing facility designed to simulate ocean-style waves in a controlled environment. Located in Vilnius, Lithuania, this advanced sports and entertainment venue brings year-round wave riding to the Baltic region. Its innovative wave pool generates continuous, powerful swells ideal for both beginners and professional surfers alike.<\/p>\n

As part of the facility\u2019s new air ducting system, the project team needed a solution that could meet the complex conditions inside the surfing zone. The system had to maintain thermal comfort for spectators and athletes while managing high humidity and preventing condensation, all without disrupting the unique experience that defines indoor surfing.<\/p>\n

Problem<\/h2>\n

Indoor surf parks present HVAC challenges like natatoriums<\/a> but with varying moisture levels and air movement. The continuous turbulence and spray from the surf pool generate high humidity, which increases the risk of condensation on duct surfaces, ceilings, and windows. In these environments, metal ductwork is prone to corrosion<\/a> and often fails to maintain consistent airflow distribution, especially in high-ceiling spaces where stratification and chemical buildup can compromise indoor air quality and comfort.<\/p>\n

To ensure an optimal environment, the facility needed a ventilation system capable of providing uniform airflow, with materials that resist corrosion and withstand prolonged exposure to moisture.<\/p>\n

Solution<\/h2>\n

The citywave Vilnius team selected a duct system<\/a> based on a proven success story: the facility\u2019s owner had seen textile ducts installed in a similar venue in Germany and was familiar with its benefits. With that experience in mind, FabricAir was chosen to design a custom-engineered air dispersion system for the unique demands of the indoor surf environment.<\/p>\n

The installed system features:<\/p>\n