AQUA EditorsPoolsNYC's First Floating Pool In 70 YearsThe "Floating Pool Lady" offered New Yorkers a chance to swim in the East River without actually swimming in the East River this past summer. Located at Barretto Point Park in the Bronx, the "Floating Pool Lady" is a unique freshwater pool built into a barge with a breathtaking view of the New York City waterfront.During the naming of the pool, Buttenwieser was intent on trying to associate the name with the Neptune Foundation. However, Kirschenfeld had been at a Community Board meeting where someone had announced, "Here comes the floating pool lady!" when Buttenwieser walked in the door. He insisted the pool be named the "Floating Pool Lady" in honor of this statement.October 2, 2012BuilderGenesis 3 Announces Expanded Design CurriculumInterested in Genesis 3? The company announces the new Genesis 3 University Catalog, which includes an updated calendar through March 2013, as well as a PDF of the new Genesis 3 brochure. In addition to this announcement, Genesis 3 also announces significant additions to their expanding design curriculum:September 27, 2012PoolsWAVES Expo 2012 Solidifies India's Role in Global Pool/Spa MarketIn only its second year, the WAVES Expo, India’s only pool and spa show, continues to expand and further the pool and spa industry while helping international companies ...September 27, 2012HomeVance Gillette Honored with Inspire Award at GAVA AwardsSeptember 25, 2012HomeVance Gillette Honored at GAVA AwardsSeptember 25, 2012HomeOctober 2012 Winners of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon ContestJoey Chavez of Blue Moon Pools in San Diego takes the prize this time with a funny story that reminds us of some people we know! And Patrick Swayze of Pools And ...September 20, 2012RetailNew Pool And Spa Products For October 2012AQUA takes a look at some new and updated spa and pool products from industry suppliers.September 20, 2012SpasWhy Do Olympic Divers Go Hot Tubbing After Dives?You’ve seen it before: an Olympic diver climbs the ladder, pauses for a deep breath and takes an artful plunge into the pool below.September 20, 2012SpasWhy Do Olympic Divers Use Hot Tubs After Dives?At the Olympics, the hot tub is an athlete’s best friend — here’s why.September 20, 2012HomeFeedback: Plumb PerfectGood article ("Applied Efficiency," Sept., page 61) but there are a few forward-thinking builders in this industry that have used all this technology since its inception. I built spas using 2.5-inch and 3-inch plumbing, ozone and two-speed pumps in the early '80s, saving my clients money. Dabbled with PV panels running a DC pump in the '90s for daylight hour pool circulation. I developed our "Gold" new construction pool design in 2000 and it is at least 70 percent (possibly better — I do not have a degree in physics) more efficient than my conventionally built pools. The pool is using a cover, LED lighting, VSP pumps and solar panels. It costs 15 percent more than my conventional pool but can return the investment in two or three years.September 18, 2012Previous PagePage 180 of 233Next PageTop StoriesBuilderSmall Business With a Big ImpactA Wisconsin sauna builder is making big moves in his local community and beyond, for the good of expanding his small business and promoting the healing benefits of sauna.Builder2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold WinnersLegislationPump Motors, Heaters, and Controls Face Legislative ChangeBuilderDesigning Rooftop and Podium Deck Pools and SpasSponsored ContentStay Ahead With Heritage Pool+
