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Welcome to Our New Blog!
WaterShapes started 12 years ago as the result of a lengthy round of discussions between Eric Herman and me — an exchange of ideas that has
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Test Your Knowledge #7
Where and when was the first modern indoor waterpark built?
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Ripples #18
Compiled and Written by Lenny GiteckArnold Schwarenegger’s Affinity for Soviet Busts Why did Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger adorn the deck around his swimming pool with statues of
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Pond Liners and the Sun
As I peruse my expert-witness files to develop these "Lessons Learned" items, sometimes I run across situations so remarkably silly that I'm reminded why they originally made me scratch my head and marvel at the
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On the Art of Construction
Most watershapers know that the work we do requires knowledge across a wide range of disciplines -- a cluster of skills that includes, among others, geology, materials science, structural engineering, construction techniques, hydraulics, architecture, art history, color
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Eric Herman WaterShapes
A Letter to the First Lady
I was chatting recently with my longtime friend Laurie Batter, president of Batter Up! Productions in Carlsbad, Calif. Among other things, her media relations firm takes care of public relations for the National Swimming Pool Foundation. We were discussing ways to promote the health benefits of swimming and other aquatic activities, when Laurie mentioned the Let’s Move initiative led by First Lady Michelle Obama, which fosters physical fitness among children. While we agreed it’s a great cause and a wonderful program, Laurie pointed out that the initiative apparently does not promote swimming.
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Capture Rainwater to Help the Planet
In addition to the aforementioned benefits from harvesting rainwater, Aquascape points out the following:“According to the EPA, storm water runoff is one of the main reasons
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Test Your Knowledge #6
Can you name that Tarzan?
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Ripples #17
Compiled and Written by Lenny Giteck Yankees’ A-Rod Strikes Out With Tenants Irate Over Pool Florida housing officials have ordered New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez — more commonly known as A-Rod — to better maintain the swimming pool at
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Packaging a Designer’s Messages
It only makes sense that designers should promote themselves in ways that reflect their abilities.When we look at the materials many watershapers use to market their services, however, it's obvious that everything from
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