1. Thinking Outside of the Box
What’s New in Pools and Spas?
Tom Anderson and Jim Redman
New Trends in Pool Design
Skimmer Pools/Spas
Gutter Pools/Spas
Perimeter Rim Flow
Tension Edges
Vanishing Edges
Beach entries
Wading Areas
Splash Pads/ Interactive
Fountains
Invisible/ Disappearing
Pools
Coping and Decking –
Providing the polished look
Pervious Pavers
Custom Stone
Textured – Colored
Concrete

2. Pool Finishes – Pretty Cool Stuff
Fiberglass & Vinyl
Plaster
Aggregate
Bead-Crete
Tile
Mosaic Glass Tile
Custom In-lays
Lighting Trends – The “Wow” Factor
Pool/Spa Lighting
LED Lighting
Fiberoptics
Feature lighting
Steps, vanishing
edges, etc.
Fiber Optic “Stars”
Pool/Spa Features – The fun stuff
Fountain Features
Sprays
(on deck or in the pool/spa)
Laminars
Waterfall features
Custom Wall Scuppers
Fire and Water
Umbrellas/
Shade Structures
(within the pool)
Custom Built/Themed
Faux Rock
Slides, waterfalls, etc.
Swim up bars/
Underwater Stools

3. Pool/Spa Features – The fun stuff
Therapy/Fitness
components
Therapy Pools, rails, etc.
Swim Jets
Submersible Exercise
equipment
Current Channels –
Lazy rivers
Toys
High Adventure
Pool Side Maintenance –
Making your life easier
Pool/Spa Automation
Remote controls
Wireless
Phone
Internet
Interlocked with home
systems
Feature/effect control
Heating/sanitizing
Cleaning systems
Safety Items
Safety Cover Systems
Custom Handrails
The Safety Turtle
Pool/Spa Circulation Equipment Trends
Sanitation
Salt Systems
UV Systems
Low pressure
Sustainability
VFD’s
Solar Systems
Covers (Thermal)
Power
Heat
Geothermal Heating
High Efficiency
Heaters
Recycled Materials

4. Reality Check –
Being “The Devil’s Advocate”
Site
Constructability
Budget
Questions?
Tom Anderson
(cad@waterdesigninc.com)
Jim Redman
(jimr@waterdesigninc.com)