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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| March 4, 2015 www.watershapes.com |
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DIGITAL DESIGN
Thoroughly Modern
He first became interested in computer-assisted design systems when they were still just a trade-show novelty, reports Barry Justus. But now, he says, he can’t imagine developing his designs or communicating with his clients in any other way. [more]
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 WHAT IS IT?
The hot-water experience should be about comfort and relaxation. As Mike Farley discusses here, however, these niceties are often overlooked — a fact that led him to devote a video to what’s involved in making custom concrete spas easy on bathers’ necks and shoulders. [more]
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Illuminating Benefits
Those who manage large aquatic facilities are always looking for ways to save money. As Mike Fowler observes, that’s why so many of them are switching over to a new high-efficiency, low-maintenance approach to lighting their pools, spas and other waterfeatures. [more]
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ESSENTIAL
Artful Restoration
The restoration of significant architectural sites is always a challenge. But as Jeffrey Boucher of Drakeley Swimming Pool Co. reports, it rises to an even higher level when the project includes restoration of a mural painted by Alexander Calder. Here, Boucher tells the story of a high-stakes project filled with interesting twists and turns — not least of which is the revelation of a deeper connection between the watershaping team and this particular pool.
This article, originally published in May 2011, 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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WATERSHAPES WORLD
Clearing the Shelves
The sudden collapse of a shelf in his office has led Jim McCloskey to begin clearing out his workspace — and offer readers of WaterShapes a golden opportunity (and a last chance) to pick up back issues of the magazine printed between February 1999 and July 2011. [more]
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TRAVELOGUE
Artful Education
The early agricultural and civic development of Anaheim, Calif., was all about managing water. Here, Mark Holden discusses how this history led to construction of a compact park that celebrates that past — well worth a visit if you want a break from the rides at Disneyland. [more]
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Olympics Dept.: Determined athlete demonstrates a new event — downhill snow swimming. [more]
A weak butterfly, but the course did need grooming.
This Is Nuts Dept.: Soccer hooligans do serious damage to a Bernini fountain in Rome. [more]
Crowds and alcohol don’t mix, but why the vandalism?
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WATERSHAPES CLASSIC
Staying Current
Ten years ago in her Natural Companions column, Stephanie Rose wrote in great detail about what she did to keep her design work from falling into any sort of rut. To revisit her secrets, click here.
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Zodiac Introduces Jandy Pro Series JXi Pool Heater
Zodiac Pool Systems (Vista, CA) has released the Jandy Pro Series JXi high-efficiency gas heater for residential pools. The units come in four sizes and work with the company’s Versa Plumb system, making integration with other equipment easier for pool professionals and offering increased hydraulic efficiency, lower power usage and minimized plumbing. For details, click here. Atlantic Water Gardens Introduces New Wall Spouts
Atlantic Water Gardens (Mantua, OH) has released wall spouts in two new styles — Mantova and Ravenna — that bring old-world charm to modern watershapes. Made of cast brass, the heavy-duty fixtures have an oil-rubbed bronze finished suited to contemporary wall and patio designs and can be lit from behind to enhance the nighttime experience. For details, click here.
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THE AQUATIC QUIZ
Security Guard Photographs
Ghost at Swimming Pool
Many water-related stories have been in the news of late — including reports connected to the three questions below.
1. According to the African tabloid Daily Sun, a night security guard captured the image of a ghost at the swimming pool he was watching, using his cell phone camera. In what country was the supposedly haunted pool located? [Source: politicsweb.co.za]
| a.. Zambia |
b. Kenya |
c. Rwanda |
d. South Africa |
2. According to cnn.com, swimming champion Michael Phelps, who so far has garnered 22 Olympic gold medals, has announced that he and his girlfriend, Nicole Johnson, have become engaged. Johnson is a former beauty queen winner. What title did she hold?
| a. Miss California |
b. Miss Texas |
c. Miss Virginia |
d. Miss Florida |
3. Controversial rap star Vanilla Ice has been helping construct a special swimming pool for a 6-year-old boy who is wheelchair-bound (among other physical issues) after being severely injured in a car accident. The pool, reports wesh.com, has become part of Vanilla Ice’s cable TV show, The Vanilla Ice Project (DIY Network). On the other side of the karmic coin, writes people.com, the rapper was arrested in South Florida last month and charged with a crime. What was it?
| a. Attempted rape |
b. Burglary |
c. DUI |
d. Grand theft auto |
To find out how many you got right, click here.“
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