Pools

2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 1)

Throughout October, we’re announcing the winners of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s prestigious Awards of Excellence. The first installment of Gold-winning projects pairs striking design with the technical skill and craftsmanship that bring each vision to life.

Luxury modern home with turquoise pool surrounded by mature trees and manicured landscaping, featuring 2026 Awards of Excellence gold badge

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

Waterscapes as Wellness: A Designer's Manifesto for Sensorial, Soulful Spaces

Explore six guiding principles for creating waterscapes that harmonize with nature, architecture and the people who experience them.

Aerial view of a turquoise resort pool with two swimmers and tropical plants, featuring wooden lounge areas with white towels

Poolside Dreaming

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort pairs Gulf-front views with four lagoon-style pools, an oversized hot tub and upscale poolside amenities.

Beachfront resort at sunset with high-rise hotel, palm trees, pools, and ocean view

Pool Mania in Orlando

The Orlando World Center Marriott offers something for every swimmer, from a relaxing lagoon pool to thrilling waterslides and a winding lazy river.

Colorful water park with blue and yellow slides, swimming pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs under clear sky

The Center of Attention: Gothenburg’s Centralbadet

Centralbadet will place Olympic-standard pools, learning pools, saunas and wellness spaces at the heart of a community-focused aquatic center.

Modern indoor swimming pool facility with wooden ceiling beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, and swimmers in the water

Surfing Into the Future

A new surf-anchored community in Waco, Texas, pairs 3D-printed homes with resort-style aquatic amenities for a bold take on residential living.

Families enjoying a water park with a tall green and white slide, sandy beach, and swimming pool on a sunny day

Sun-Powered Pools

Solar pool heating offers an efficient, economical way to keep pools warm and inviting throughout the season and beyond.

Modern home with covered patio and blue swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens and mature trees

Blending Ingenuity and Coastal Living

Casa Colinas transforms a tight coastal plot into a sun-drenched, poolside retreat.

Modern house with turquoise pool and wooden deck overlooking manicured gardens and countryside landscape

This Library Comes With a Pool (Kind Of)

A purple-hued shallow pool reimagines water as more than a decorative feature, turning public architecture into a playful space for connection.

Modern brick building with blue reflecting pool and wide entrance steps under clear sky

Mythbusters: Fiberglass Edition

We debunk 11 myths today's fiberglass builders wish their customers didn't think they know.

Pool technician demonstrates cleaning equipment to customer by backyard swimming pool

This Pool Weathers the Storm

In La Coruña, Spain, the rainy climate became the perfect opportunity to explore unique designs for this commercial swimming pool facility.

Modern indoor swimming pool with curved wooden ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking greenery, and green deck striping.

Brutalist Home With a Gentle Touch

A cave-inspired pool glows at the heart of this fortress-like brutalist home, softening raw concrete with light, water and a surprising sense of warmth.

Minimalist concrete pool area with wooden loungers and tropical greenery backdrop

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