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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| February 6, 2019 www.watershapes.com |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Digging Deep
The project started with all the stress of figuring out how to satisfy regulators angered by the homeowner’s previous attempts to beautify a protected streambed. Colleen Holmessaved the day by jumping through countless hoops — then left her client with a lovely, hard-won haven. [more]
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EASTERN INSIGHT
Everyday Serenity
This amazing structure sits just off the route toward a more prominent tourist attraction, notesVictoria Lautmanin the last of her series of articles on India’s stepwells. But as is true of so many of these marvels, Peena Mann ka Kund is more than worth a detour off a well-beaten path. [more]
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FEATURE ARTICLE
It’s always fun working with clients who know what they want but don’t think they can have it, writes Shane LeBlanc. And that’s particularly true when they’re great collaborators who’ve already taken steps to set the tone and prepare the space for a crowning aquatic touch.[more]
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ESSENTIAL
MarthaandRandy Beardhave achieved watershaping success by executing sophisticated design programs for a variety of high-end architects and landscape architects in southern California. Here’s another in their series of articles about these collaborations — in this case a look at their work with architect David Tardiff, a cutting-edge designer of homes and spaces for affluent customers who demand beauty and excitement in their surroundings.
This article, originally published inWaterShapesin February 2004, has been digitized for all readers. Clickhereto see the full text and enlarge the images to study them in detail.
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TRAVELOGUE
Refreshing the Supply
In 2008, the Orange County Water District unveiled its Groundwater Replenishment System, a treatment and reuse facility dedicated to resupplying a California county’s beleaguered groundwater reserves.Eric Hermantoured the completed facility — and you can, too! [more]
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 WATERSHAPES WORLD
Unusual Blowback
A recent blog about his WaterShapes-related New Year’s Resolution drew an unusual quantity of reader comments, reportsJim McCloskey. Some volunteered to help; others just hated the idea. But there was also a third sort of response — a set of observations that made his day.[more]
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Party Animals Dept.:Raccoons know a good thing when they see it, taking advantage of cool, clear water.
I’m convinced this happens in my pool every other night!
Partying Fool Dept.:Man fined $575 for stripping down and ‘baptizing’ himself in a famed Roman basin. [more]
I have to ask: What did Trevi Fountain do to deserve this?
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WATERSHAPES CLASSIC
In 2004,Brian Van Boweropened up in his Aqua Culture column with observations about the direction of the watershaping industry. Are his observations as relevant now as they were back then? [more]
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CMP Debuts Powerclean Salt Chlorinator
CMP(Newnan, GA) has introduced Powerclean Salt Ultra, a chlorinator that uses common salt to produce pure chlorine for use in sanitizing pool water. Designed for durability, affordability and serviceability, the compact units feature clear housings that make it easy to see when it’s time to clean the cells, which remove easily for cleansing without acid. For details, clic khere.
Fountain People Offers New Scuppers
Fountain People(San Marcos, TX) has introduced Mediterranean-style scuppers for use on pools and other waterfeatures. Based on forms found in ancient fountains, the units feature a dark-bronze finish with green highlights that accent the decorative surface etching. They also have 1.5-inch plumbing connections and project out more than five inches. For details, clickhere.
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WPN UPDATE
Are You Ready
for the Spring?
The 2019 season is about to get into full swing — definitely an opportune time to make certain that strong messages about what you do are found where homeowners and commercial clients will see them.
One great way to spread the word is through the WaterShapes Professional Network, where increasing numbers of web searchers find information and support that helps them make decisions about who to work with in adding water –and everything that can come with it — to their home and/or business environments.
TheNetworkis working just the way we’d hoped: Time toclickaboard?
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