| system | initial cost ($ + hrs) / facility | annualized cost ($ + hrs) / facility | other resources | revenue | benefits | | -------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Community Bathing Facility | $450k + 2000hrs | $73.2k + 478hrs | 0.5 acre land, water rights | $30-40k | Social cohesion, health benefits, community gathering space, stress reduction, year-round outdoor activity | #### Assumptions - Located in Michigan climate (requires robust heating system) - 4-5 pools of varying temperatures (cold plunge, lukewarm, warm, hot) - Mix of indoor and outdoor spaces with natural landscaping - Capacity for ~50-75 people at once (supporting 1000 person community plus visitors) - Energy-efficient design with heat recovery systems - Built using community labor for non-specialized tasks - Some revenue from external visitors/memberships #### Labor 400 Hours/year | task | hours/year | notes | | ------------------------------ | ---------- | --------------------------------- | | Daily maintenance/cleaning | 180 | 30 min/day rotating crew | | Water quality management | 104 | 2 hrs/week testing and adjustment | | Mechanical systems maintenance | 52 | Weekly checks and maintenance | | Deep cleaning/seasonal prep | 48 | Quarterly major cleaning | | Landscaping/grounds | 16 | Seasonal maintenance | #### Operating Costs $55k/year | component | annual cost | justification | | ---------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------------------- | | Energy (heating/pumps) | $30k | Based on Michigan climate, multiple pools | | Water/chemicals | $15k | Regular replacement and treatment | | Maintenance materials | $8k | Filters, parts, cleaning supplies | | Testing supplies | $2k | Water quality monitoring | #### Initial Costs $450k + 2000 hrs / facility -> $18.2k + 78 hrs / facility | Component | Initial Cost ($ + hrs) | Lifespan (Years) | Amortized Cost/Year | Justification | | ------------------ | ---------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------------ | | Pool construction | $200k + 800hrs | 30 | $6.7k + 27hrs | Multiple concrete pools, plumbing | | Building/enclosure | $120k + 600hrs | 30 | $4k + 20hrs | Partial indoor space, changing rooms | | Mechanical systems | $80k + 200hrs | 15 | $5.3k + 13hrs | Heaters, pumps, filters | | Landscaping | $30k + 300hrs | 20 | $1.5k + 15hrs | Natural integration, paths | | Design/engineering | $20k + 100hrs | 30 | $0.7k + 3hrs | Professional consultation |