Throughout the history of mankind, bathing in therapeutic waters has been a cultural phenomenon. People would journey large distances to bath in hot springs, cold wells and mineral baths for their reputed health benefits. From ancient Roman bathhouses and natural hot springs to the...
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This unique pool and spa project incorporates many different features to provide an overall outdoor experience fitting of this multi-million dollar private estate. Designed and constructed by...
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When visiting a European aquatic facility, North American operators and designers would likely be in for a few surprises. In fact, when comparing what is acceptable in our region...
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When a customer brings in a water sample complaining about an algae problem, pool and spa professionals must ask themselves which chemical parameters to include in the subsequent test. If their answer does not include testing for nitrate nitrogen, they could be...
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Part of a new home construction project in the small quiet town of Kleinburg, Ont., located approximately 10 km (6.2 miles) north of Woodbridge, Riptide Pools of Kettleby, Ont., installed a 6.1- x 12.2-m (20- x 40-ft), kidney-shaped, vinyl-lined swimming pool, which would be...
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Green building is growing and sustainable construction is quickly becoming the new norm. The aquatics industry is following suit, as it moves into an era of smart, efficient structures that are not...
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The Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is not an average hotel. The 55-floor structure is the country’s first integrated resort, comprising three sloping towers connected at the 23rd floor to create a single building. The Sands’ many amenities include 2,561 rooms and suites, a casino, nightclubs, 74,322 m2 (800,000...
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This semi-enclosed ‘grotto’ spa, built by Aloha Pools Ltd., in Burnaby, B.C., for a loyal customer in West Vancouver, is possibly one of the strongest spas in the city. Thanks to the...
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From a designer’s perspective, aquatic facility owners and operators can at times have unrealistic expectations when it comes to the development of pool amenity areas. For those contemplating a new project or the renovation of an...
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In many ways, finding a website address for a pool and spa company seems like one of the easiest and most obvious things a business owner could do. However, can one address be better for one particular business over another? Yes. In fact, a web address can make a...
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