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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| June 24, 2020 www.watershapes.com |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Charging for Design
Charging a fee for design work is one of the foundations of true professionalism across multiple disciplines. That’s why Michael W. Nantzwon’t give away his watershape ideas, partly because it’s a solid revenue stream, but also because it builds up a base of pride and self-esteem. [more]
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Riding the Lazy River
Animating water in the form of a lazy river inspires many prospective pool owners, explainsMike Farley. But the cost and level of difficulty quickly narrow the opportunities, both for clients concerned with affordability and builders who need an important set of design and technical skills.[more]
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DO NO HARM
Bad Exposures
Tying form boards to structural steel is a huge mistake, says Paolo Benedetti: There’s no standard or rationale that supports the practice, and as he notes here, that’s simply because doing so conjures a host of problems and can result in structurally incompetent walls and shells. [more]
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ESSENTIAL
A spectacular site is often the foundation for extraordinary watershapes and landscapes, observes Melanie Mackenzie— and that certainly proved to be the case with this project. As seen here, she built upon elements suggested by the site and its surroundings to develop a fully integrated approach that ties the front and rear yards together in ways that delight the eye, cheer the spirit and encourage the contemplation of distant horizons.
This article, originally published inWaterShapesin August 2007, 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
Graceful Reflections
The potency of water’s reflective nature is a component of watershaping that is all too often left to chance, notesAnthony Archer Wills, who recommends considering it from the outset of a project and using its subtle brilliance to transform the central experience of seeing water. [more]
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WATERSHAPES WORLD
Conservation Works
At a time when good news seems hard to come by, Eric Hermanbucks the norm by sharing some facts and figures about water conservation over the last 40 years that give us all genuine cause for hope. Indeed, we may have more control over water use than most people think. [more]
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LIVING BLUE
Achieving
Blue Mind: Part II
The aquatic lifestyle offers its benefits for everyone who participates. That’s why the Live Blue foundation is focused on expanding and celebrating the role of water in our lives. It’s also why, as Wallace J. Nicholsdiscusses here, we all need to be conscious of the peace and vitality that results from aquatic experiences — and then go find them! [more]
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WOLFPACK CORNER
Not long after Watershape University was established last summer, organizers decided to adopt the Wolf as the mascot and use the Wolfpack as the team nickname.
While it all was done largely in good fun, there are also some deeper “lupine” meanings that reflect WU’s values and long-term goals — as you will see by clicking here.
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Pioneering Effects:Installeda century ago, Longwood Garden’s fountains were ‘smart’ by any standard. [more]
And the technology was more advanced than you think.
Keeping Track:A tool for those who want to stay current with global trends in water-resource management. [more]
Heaps of useful and current data, all at your fingertips.
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Custom Spas from Bradford Products
Bradford Products(Leland, NC) produces pre-manufactured, custom, stainless steel spas to suit a wide spectrum of applications, including resorts, luxury hotels, private residences, aquatic centers or day spas. Ideal for rooftop and elevated-deck installations, the durable units are shipped fully fabricated, plumbed to stub-outs and ready for installation. For details, click here.
Splinter Works Offers Hammock Baths
Splinter Works(Somerset, United Kingdom) has combined the functionality of a bathtub with the comfort and shape of a hammock to create a line of unique vessels called Hammock Baths. Made of layered carbon fiber and foam, the vessels are designed for easy access and can be adapted to a variety of architectural and interior styles. For details, clickhere.
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