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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| June 10, 2020 www.watershapes.com |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Tasteful Extravagance
Patience, creativity and adaptability defined the design and installation process for this unique and beautiful project in Plantation, Fla. Along the way, explains Andrew Kaner, the project team navigated multiple challenges while easing the way for clients who expected nothing but the best. [more]
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GOURMET WATER
Imagine a World
Steve Kennybelieves it’s time for aquatic professionals to add a new specialty — one devoted entirely to elevating water quality in both commercial and residential settings. The first step, he says, is imagining a world in which excellence in water quality is simply the norm.[more]
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Hot-Weather Shotcrete
Placing shotcrete in hot weather can be a risky proposition if you don’t follow basic guidelines. Success under these conditions, reports William Drakeley, calls for controlling concrete temperature and mix design while also managing details of the installation and curing processes. [more]
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ESSENTIAL
You really can find opportunities in unexpected places, insists Mehrnoosh, a Los Angeles architect and designer who enjoys making refined aesthetic statements in previously plain suburban environments. To illustrate her point, she takes us to a project in a modest neighborhood to define how simple architectural and landscape elements — and water — can bring elegance and tranquility to otherwise overlooked and underappreciated spaces.
This article, originally published inWaterShapesin February 2005, has been digitized for all readers. Clickhereto see the full text and enlarge the images to study the craftsmanship in detail.
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SPATIAL CONNECTIONS
Picture Perfect
In a project so detailed it was covered in three early editions ofWaterShapes,David Tishermanpulled it all together in this feature on the completed project, offering a guided tour of a special space defined by views, physical and visual relationships and the sounds of moving water. [more]
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WATERSHAPES WORLD
A Big Silver Lining
Is the residential swimming pool industry benefiting from the COVID-19 pandemic? According to designers and builders across the nation, notes Eric Herman, phones are ringing with calls from homeowners looking for at-home recreation to find ways to more fully enjoy sheltering in place. [more]
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LIVING BLUE
Achieving Blue Mind: Part 1
Author Wallace J. Nicholscoined the term “Blue Mind” to represent the positive state of mind that can be achieved by interacting with water. Click hereto read on as he begins a new series looking at how that phenomenon can unfold in our daily lives.
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WOLFPACK CORNER
Mark your calendars asWatershape Universityreadies numerous courses for late summer!
Basic construction and other core courses are open for registration now. And if you’re concerned about COVID-19’s impact on future travel, simply reserve your seat for upcoming classes with zero risk! To learn more, click here.
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
How Water Works:As this text reveals,water treatment is ever-present, complex — and indispensable. [more]
This is something every watershaper should know well.
World’s Prettiest Waters:Enjoy a tour of the most beautiful waters on the planet with just one click. [more]
Absolutely no doubt about it, you’ll wish you were there!
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Pentair Introduces LED Laminar Jets
Pentair(Sanford, SC) produces MagicStream Laminars that add dramatic sights and soothing sounds to any watershape environment with LED-illuminated streams that reach up to seven feet high and project outward up to eight feet at adjustable angles. The laminars come fully assembled and ready to install and are designed for easy service. For details, click here.
Outdoor Great Room Offers Fire Tables
The Outdoor Great Room Co.(Burnsville, MN) offers the Havenwood, a gas fire-pit table that features contemporary style with ease of use. The textured top is made of stone-grey Everblend, and there’s a powder-coated gray metal base for a clean and durable look. Every tabletop is handcrafted with variations in color, texture and pattern. For details, click here.
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