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The tradition of Japanese Gardening has been inspiring designers for centuries. As Eric Herman points out, it’s equal parts philosophy and technique that is aimed at representing and celebrating nature – a set of ideas and disciplines that can deeply influence watershapers who take time to explore these spaces with an open mind and an open heart.
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There are two basic ways to reduce noise generated by pool equipment: either enclose it, or stop the noise at the source. In this simple and useful detail, Dave Peterson offers an elegant solution to pump noise and vibration that can be used across a range of watershaping systems, big or small, inside or out.
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Often cited as having some of the most beautiful waters and surrounding landscape in the Southwestern United States, Arizona’s Havasu Canyon is one of the Grand Canyon’s most remote destinations. For those who manage the journey, the reward is a visual pageant sculpted by geology and dynamic water chemistry.
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As animated fountain systems become more and more common in public settings, Toronto’s Crystal Fountains continues to push the creative and technical evelopes. Here Simon Gardiner profiles a recent project that utilizes the company’s latest design software and newly developed jets to create an engaging experience for people of all ages.
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As drought increases in frequency and severity, all the while the demand for affordable food sources rise with growing populations, the need for efficient farming practices becomes ever more urgent. One technique, aquaponics, might just be part of the answer, and could be a possible growth opportunity for watershapers.
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Innovative inks and evolving manufacturing techniques are transforming vinyl liners used in swimming pools, says David Sones of Canadian General Tower. As consumers demand visually dynamic patterns and textures, the industry is responding with a class of luxury liners designed to shimmer and shine.
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At the turn of the 20th Century, San Francisco’s Sutro Baths was the world's largest indoor aquatic facility. Although now in ruins, the baths are still a popular spot for visitors looking for a glimpse of the city’s storied past and a classic example of watershaping innovation.
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The idea of installing a beach-entry fiberglass pool in an actual beach appealed to Scott Prunty, especially given the pool would be featured at a local surfing contest. With a short window to install and fill the pool, Prunty and his team created a conspicuous VIP hub.
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The Wolfpack starts off ’22 with a successful campaign in Atlantic city, where despite concerns about weather and the pandemic, managed to draw an eager crowd that filled exhibit aisles and seminar rooms. With a full slate of upcoming events Watershape University and fresh classes in development is poised to deliver top-shelf education to a waiting industry.
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It might seem a silly question at first, but when stepping back and considering why ice is so slick, and poses such a hazard to us bipedal hominids in the form of slip-and-fall injuries, the answer is more nuanced and surprising than we initially think.
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