Water’s Complex Human Narrative
The story of water and the need to control is very much the story of human existence. According to author Giulio Boccaletti, efforts to transport and store water for agriculture and human consumption was, and remains, the primary organizing force in human society, a phenomenon that lives on to this day. ...
Teaming with History
The Arizona Biltmore is a truly historic property with a unique design pedigree. Crystal Fountains’ David L’Heureux reports that his company’s participation encompassed providing state-of-the-art fountain lighting and jet systems, as well as acting as a fountain design consultant on an elite project team. ...
CamerEye Enables Construction Site Monitoring
CamerEye (San Diego, CA) introduces smarter pool construction monitoring and management with a complete AI-video camera pool safety system and builder portal. The builder portal offers streamlined job oversight and project management with a smart AI-video camera system and portal allows pool builders to monitor all jobsites and construction progress from start to end. ...
Fountain People Offer New Light Fixture
Fountain People (San Marcos, TX) offer the FXPRO Series RGBW12 Spot LED color-changing light fixture to illuminate both fountain and splash pad spray effects. The fixture has on-board DMX driver for more control and includes an angle adjustable yoke to positioning the fixture as desired. Unit may be anchored to a finished floor or wall. ...
Pebble Tec Introduces Smooth Finish
Pebble Technology International (Scottsdale, AZ) is has announced the addition of a new finish to its line of pool and outdoor living products, PebbleBreeze. The finish offers the beauty and durability PebbleTec’s exposed aggregate pool finishes, while providing a new smooth texture and three new unique colors. Vibrant glass beads add sparkle while proprietary additives deliver top industry durability. ...
Pivoting to Renovations
During times of economic strife, many watershapers have kept financial pace by focusing on renovations rather than new construction. Is it time to again start thinking in that direction given current uncertain economic conditions? Industry veteran Brett Lloyd Abbott believes so, and has advice about making a tactical shift in messaging. ...
The Vermiculite Touch
In the world of concrete, vermiculite is in some ways an unusual material – a lightweight aggregate that creates a durable and ultra-smooth substrate for vinyl liner pool. (It’s also widely used as a soil amendment in agriculture.) Phoenix B. Owens has been using it in his pools for decades, and believe with the right touch, vermiculite is a perfect choice. ...