The Aquatic Quiz #10
Sloshed Brit Swims in River Directly in Path of Cargo Ship  
Stunted Expectations
Back in 2007, I helped a friend through part of the process of updating the exterior of his five-unit horseshoe of courtyard apartments.  I was mostly there for moral support as he reviewed drawings and sought feedback on features for the common space. He had a vision - a small bowl fountain toward the back, a large
Custom Packages
When vinyl-liner pools first appeared more than half a century ago, they were offered as "standard" pools for middle-class consumers - plain, simple and relatively inexpensive compared to their concrete cousins. Back in the 1950s and '60s, these vinyl-liner packages had squared-off shapes, but as time passed and consumers demanded greater variety, models emerged with oval forms or Grecian-style ends; before long, there were kidney-shaped packages and even some
The HazMat Pond
This is a case where the client said it best:  In describing his backyard pond as "a HazMat spill," he put it more bluntly and succinctly than I ever would or could have.  And he was right:  The little pond was a complete, total, unholy mess. For starters, the waterfall and skimmer had been placed within inches of each other in a hard-to-access corner, thereby obliterating
A Wild Retreat
The untamed profusion of the South Florida landscape informed the design of this expressive garden.  Filled with native plants and deep, inviting waters, it's a haven for abundant local wildlife as well as a luxurious retreat for the homeowners and a haven for their pet pig. Set on a historic road in a protected-wildlife area of Coral Gables, Fla., the property had been a mango and avocado grove until Hurricane Andrew changed everything in 1992.  The home, fortunately,
Ripples #99
Two Dudes Turn '69 Coupe de VilleInto Rolling Hot Tub, Plan to Race It
2014/9.1, September 10 — Reinventing Paradise, Gutting a Pond, Customizing Vinyl and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS September 10, 2014 www.watershapes.com PROJECT PROFILE…
The Aquatic Quiz #9
Aussie Long-Distance SwimmerDetained by Brits in Mid-Race  
Perma-Bead Filters from Advanced Aquaculture Systems
Advanced Aquaculture Systems (Brandon, FL) offers filtration systems for ponds and architectural waterfeatures, all featuring…
Waterplay Solutions Unveils Grasslands Aquatic Play System
Waterplay Solutions (Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada) has introduced Grasslands, a collection of aquatic play features…