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2025 Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

The 2025 Awards of Excellence Silver winners are here! These stunning projects shine a spotlight on what’s possible when creativity meets craftsmanship.

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The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

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This second side of the Pyramid explores the overlapping factors that control both sanitation and LSI (The scaling or corrosive nature of your water)

The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

Small Business With a Big Impact

A 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.

Three workers stand near a large wooden barrel structure in an industrial workshop

Swimming the Seine, Part 2

An update on the cleanup effort of the River Seine, which began before the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Swimmer in Seine River with Eiffel Tower in background, Paris

2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

The Awards of Excellence marks the pinnacle of a global field, where only the most prestigious pool and spa projects rise to the top. We are excited to announce this year's GOLD winners.

Luxurious two-story home with illuminated pool and tropical landscaping at night

No Kitty Pool: A Builder Tackles the Big Cats

In partnership with the Phoenix Zoo, Dane Palmero and Overflow Pools built a pool for an unusual client.

Jaguar resting on rocky terrain beside a turquoise water habitat in a glass-enclosed exhibit

Designing Rooftop and Podium Deck Pools and Spas

The nuances to designing rooftop and podium deck pools and spas, from structural safety to stylish finishes.

Rooftop infinity pool overlooking urban skyline with blue water and lounge chairs

Why the Fee-For-Design Debate Still Divides the Industry

What is your design time worth? Inside the case for (and against) charging, with models you can put to work.

William Shakespeare working on a computer with architectural design software

Is It Time to Upgrade?

From lost revenue to frustrated techs, an outdated software system can hurt your business.

Technical worker contemplating software update with computer and pool safety elements

Business Operations

How to Build a Team That Lasts

Unlock the science of building a dream team for your business with proven hiring and motivation strategies.

Group of 11 men standing together in casual clothing and hats indoors

From Grand Plans to Grounded Greatness

After an out-of-town design firm promised the moon, a local builder brought this project back down to Earth — delivering a breathtaking, budget-conscious renovation.

Luxurious backyard at twilight with illuminated pool, outdoor seating, and city lights in background

Handwritten Marketing Is a Low-Tech Strategy That's Getting Results

Cut through digital clutter with personalized handwritten notes that spark real connections.

Precision mechanical writing device creating handwritten text on white paper

A Brooklyn Beauty

A New York architect transformed a Brooklyn warehouse into artist studios, a members' club, and a rooftop pool.

Minimalist indoor spa with marble walls, glass pool, and floor-to-ceiling windows

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