In the old days, we used to swim in lakes, or ponds. A European trend of man made swimming holes may to be gaining ground in North America. The New York Times has a feature article on these self-cleaning ponds, which combine swimming areas and water gardens. Water quality is ensured thanks to an engineered system which uses, among other things, plants and algae for natural filtration.
Implications - The benefit of having a man-made, self-cleaning body of water to swim in is that the water quality is of the very highest and, in some ways, mimics a natural body of water. Hopefully these will become increasingly popular.
Self-Cleaning Swimming Sanctuaries
Chemical Free Swimming Pool Ponds are Eco Friendly
Trend Themes
1. Self-cleaning Swimming Ponds - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced filtration systems using plants and algae to create chemical-free swimming experiences.
2. Man-made Swimming Holes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and build engineered swimming areas that combine water gardens and create a unique swimming experience.
3. Eco-friendly Water Filtration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable water filtration systems for swimming sanctuaries that rely on natural methods like plants and algae.
Industry Implications
1. Swimming Pool Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate self-cleaning pond technology into traditional swimming pool designs to enhance water quality and eco-friendliness.
2. Landscape Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with engineers to develop innovative designs that seamlessly combine swimming areas and water gardens in outdoor spaces.
3. Water Filtration Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced filtration technology utilizing plants and algae for chemical-free water filtration in various applications, including swimming pools and ponds.