water proximity

It's a given that human beings enjoy being near water.  That's why waterfront property generally comes at a premium and beaches are a favored destination for those who live inland.  Quite frankly, it's also why the watershaping industry exists:  Even if there isn't necessarily an overwhelming desire to get wet, the desire for proximity to water is almost universal.     This built-in need to be close to water is, I believe, resulting in an exciting trend that seems to be taking hold and is in some cases redefining the role that water plays in the environment:  More and more often, we designers are being asked to

It's a given that human beings enjoy being near water.  That's why waterfront property generally comes at a premium and beaches are a favored destination for those who live inland.  Quite frankly, it's also why the watershaping industry exists:  Even if there isn't necessarily an overwhelming desire to get wet, the desire for proximity to water is almost universal.     This built-in need to be close to water is, I believe, resulting in an exciting trend that seems to be taking hold and is in some cases redefining the role that water plays in the environment:  More and more often, we designers are being asked to