The Art of Living Water: The Natural pool book from Biotop
Spanning 320 pages, The Art of Living Water showcases 47 outstanding natural swimming pond and pool projects from around the world. This illustrated book combines contemporary architecture, high-quality materials, and clean design with sustainable water treatment.
Published to mark Biotop’s 40th anniversary, The Art of Living Water serves as a source of inspiration for architects, designers, garden enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to rethink water—and it is bilingual, in German and English.
Content and themes from 40 years of natural pool construction
The book covers everything from natural water landscapes to modern designer pools. In addition to the visual impact of the images, The Art of Living Water also provides technical and ecological background information in an accessible and practical format.
Play of Light
This 167-square-meter swimming pond in Germany forms the centerpiece of a property designed as a cohesive whole …
A Dream by the Lake
Perched above the turquoise waters of an Austrian lake, with a view of the striking silhouette of the mountains, lies this extraordinary complex …
Indoor pool with sauna
To ensure that the 39-square-meter, 1.4-meter-deep indoor pool can be enjoyed at the desired temperature all year round, it is equipped with a heating system …
An illustrated book for architects and building owners
This book is for anyone who is taking a fresh look at water:
- People planning a natural pool or swimming pond
- Architects and landscape designers looking for inspiration
- Design enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality coffee-table books
- People who want to swim without chlorine
- Professionals who want to understand sustainable pool technology
Technology and expertise from 40 years of Biotop
For 40 years, Biotop has been developing natural pools and swimming ponds that operate without chlorine and meet the highest standards of water quality and design. This book brings together all of this knowledge: decades of experience, ongoing research and development, and proven technology. It demonstrates how sustainable water treatment, architecture, and natural aesthetics can be seamlessly integrated.
Published by Biotop P&P International
Author: Helene Polak
Helene Polak is the owner and managing director of Biotop International. She is committed to the continuous development of natural swimming facilities with a clear focus on sustainability and quality. The book reflects this commitment.
THE ART OF LIVING WATER: OVERVIEW
Note: The book can be ordered at any bookstore—either locally or online.
74,90€
Dimensions (closed): 245.1 width / 325.0 height / 22.3 depth
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 2,050 g
Author: Helene Polak
Publisher: Michael Wagner Verlag
Edition: 1st edition
Language: DE/EN
ISBN 978-3-7107-6831-6
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