Mick Hilleary, an industrial designer who builds zoo exhibits and trade show displays, and who expanded into residential pools five years ago, has found that Americans have a clearly defined idea of ...

US homeowners dip their toes into the world of natural, chemical-free fun, opting for designs that shun chlorine and shock for plants or special filters. The traditional natural pool at the home of ...

Reeds, charcoal, and polishing ponds clean water that makes its way through the pool, down a waterfall at the entrance, and back through the system.

At a self-cleaning pool that just opened in London, you won’t find a toxic chemical in sight. Most swimming pools are doused in chlorine as a disinfectant, despite the fact that the chemical can react ...

Mother Nature knows how to keep water crystal clear. So it’s safe to say when it comes to swimming pools, she probably wouldn’t approve of all the chemicals we use to clean them. But times and pools ...

There are few experiences that are as refreshing as dipping into a cool swimming pool on a sweltering summer day. As climate change continues and summer temperatures soar, taking refuge in cool water ...

There is a lot you need to know before you buy a natural pool. Things like installation costs, long-term maintenance, and your local climate will all play a part. But what about fish? While it might ...

When planning a new pool, there are so many things to consider: size? site? shape? To make sense of all the latest features in pool design, we chatted with Greg Darvin of Pristine Pools in East ...

The House in the Forest designed by El Fil Verd is a remarkable example of a passive house that benefits from natural materials, ultra-efficiency and an all-natural pool, without sacrificing views of ...

Backyards that feature natural pools trade chlorine for plants, don’t need to be closed for winter and may feature kois with names like Cutie. By Lia Picard When Denise Carroll jumps into her pond ...