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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| February 18, 2015 www.watershapes.com |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Formal Ease
Faced with the challenge of fitting a lap pool into a relatively compact backyard space, Randy Beard used geometry to his advantage in crafting a perimeter-overflow/ vanishing-edge pool and spa that aligns sweepingly with the homeowners’ needs. [more]
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 LESSONS LEARNED
They’re wildly popular, writes Scott Cohen, but he’s seen enough problems with salt-chlorination systems in his role as a construction-defects expert witness that he thinks it’s wise to make homeowners aware of the possible drawbacks associated with this technology. [more]
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TECHNICAL BRIEFING
Quicker Compaction
On many projects, excavation calls for adding competent fill to establish a foundation solid enough to support a concrete structure. That step can be laborious and expensive, observes Paolo Benedetti, who describes a time- and money-saving alternative in this article. [more]
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ESSENTIAL
A Place for All Seasons
With its elegant structures, extensive sculpture gardens, beautiful watershapes and exquisitely maintained grounds, this 12-1/2-acre estate in Highland Park, Ill., is the product of two decades of ongoing design work by architects and environmental designers Suzanne and Ron Dirsmith. Among the many works of art and perfectly scaled amenities placed on the property, the project’s pool and spa create spectacular spaces for relaxation or exercise.
This article, originally published in September 2002, has been digitized for all readers. Click here to see the full text and enlarge the images to study the craftsmanship in detail.
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TRAVELOGUE
Seeing Nature
A recent trip to Hawaii took Jim McCloskey back to a park he’d visited before but didn’t recall clearly. This time, lifted by his wife’s enthusiasm and the joy of sharing the place with two of his grown daughters, he saw it with his eyes wide open — and surely won’t forget it ever again. [more]
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Crying Shame Dept.: Body-image concerns make many U.K. women give up swimming. [more]
Willing to bet the same isn’t true in the U.S.?
It Takes a Pond Dept.: Indian village builds itself a watershape that helps overcome droughts. [more]
It took three years and boundless sweat equity.
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WATERSHAPES CLASSIC
Inquiring Minds
Five years back, Brian Van Bower covered a topic of keen importance to any professional who wants to experience success in working with an affluent, demanding clientele. [more]
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WATERSHAPES WORLD
Keyboard Exercises
In his long publishing career, Jim McCloskey has done just about everything he’s ever wanted to do — and that includes, entirely through this WaterShapes newsletter, writing on a steady basis about places he’s seen that are near and dear to his aquatically avid heart. [more]
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S.R. Smith Offers Information on Rails and Ladders
S.R. Smith (Canby, OR) has published literature on its line of rails and ladders for use with swimming pools and spas. The six-page, full-color brochure discusses materials and finishes and the availability of sealed stainless steel rails designed for use with saltwater pools. It also highlights the designer-inspired Artisan Series, graced with stylish, sweeping curves. For details, click here. Aquascape Introduces Automatic Dosing Systems
Aquascape (St. Charles, IL) now offers the Automatic Dosing System for ponds, fountains, and pondless waterfalls. Designed to help maintain optimal water quality by consistently and accurately applying specified quantities of up to four different water-treatment agents daily, the units adjust easily and indicate when treatment pouches need replacing. For details click here and refer to page 53 in the catalog.
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THE AQUATIC QUIZ
County to Create Pool Network
Safe for People with Dementia
Many water-related stories have been in the news of late — including reports connected to the three questions below.
1. One country has started to establish a network of swimming pools that are safe for people living with dementia. The effort is called the Amateur Swimming Association’s Dementia Friendly Swimming Project. What country is it?
| a.. Australia |
b. New Zealand |
c. Canada |
d. U.K. |
2. A 54-year-old nurse and enthusiastic swimmer in Sheffield, England, has racked up an impressive number of miles in the local Hillsborough Leisure Center pool over the past 15 years. According to sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk, how many miles does Jacqueline Anderson have under her swim goggles?
| a. 1,326 |
b. 2,326 |
c. 3,326 |
d. 4,326 |
3. Florida’s Three Sisters Springs — located on the Crystal River some 80 miles north of Tampa — recently had to be temporarily closed to human swimmers and kayakers due to an influx of manatees seeking warm water during the winter months. How many of the gentle creatures showed up at the springs, according to cnn.com?
| a. More than 100 |
b. More than 200 |
c. More than 300 |
d. More than 400 |
To find out how many you got right, click here.“
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