interview

NSPF’s Dr. Tom Lachocki
An Interview by Lenny Giteck In the six years since Dr. Tom Lachocki became CEO of the National Swimming Pool Foundation, NSPF has given more than $3.5 million in grant money for scientific research into aquatics, a figure that represents
2011/1.1, January 12 — Ozone’s Green Side, Stone Erosion, Color and more
January 12, 2011 WATERSHAPES.COM FEATURE ARTICLE Ozone: Understanding Its Green Side In the first installment…
The Importance of Watershaping’s Color Palette
Interview by Lenny Giteck Judith Corona has a keen eye for color -- plus a rare ability to teach people how it works and how to use it to greatest effect. Corona is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Art at Otis College of Art and Design, in Los Angeles, and is on the faculty of UCLA Extension in the Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture Department. In addition, she teaches
Santa Claus Talks About the Ho-Ho-Ho of Watershapes
Interview by WaterShapes' Elves He is known by many names in many places — including Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle and Saint Nicholas — but in America, wide-eyed children of all ages mainly know him as Santa Claus. Imagine our surprise at WaterShapes when we received an e-mail from
2010/11.2, November 17 — VOCs, Grounding and Bonding, Vance Gillette and more
November 17, 2010 WATERSHAPES.COM FEATURE ARTICLE VOCs: A Highly Volatile Issue ‘There’s no way around…
2010/11.1, November 3 — Electrical Safety, Spa-Side Controls, Interview and more
November 3, 2010 WATERSHAPES.COM SOLUTIONS Well-Grounded in Electrical Safety ‘Do you really know the difference…
How Pool Builders Can Avoid Being Sued
Interview by Eric Herman Through the past quarter-century, Skip Phillips - owner of Questar Pools in Escondido, Calif., and one of the founders of The Genesis 3 Design Group - has served as an expert witness in more than 300 lawsuits involving pool construction. He estimates that
2010/9.2, September 22 — Moisture in Concrete, French Drains, Suction Entrapment and more
September 22, 2010 WATERSHAPES.COM FEATURE ARTICLE Testing Concrete for Moisture ‘The manufacturers of overlays, microcoatings,…
The Ultimate Solution for Suction Entrapment
An Interview by Eric Herman For more than 30 years, Dr. William N. Rowley — founder and principle of Rowley International, headquartered in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. — has worked tirelessly to address the causes of suction entrapment incidents. He has personally investigated
2010/8.2, August 18 — Waterproofing Concrete Shell, Clearing Weep Screeds, Interview and more
August 18, 2010 WATERSHAPES.COM FEATURE ARTICLE Five Keys to Waterproofing Success Concrete shells must be…