Looking for a chemical-free alternative to a traditional pool? Or a backyard swim spot that fits into the surrounding environment? For eco-conscious homeowners who want a place to swim without the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The innate desire to cool off is part of every summer. The temperature soars, and the air-conditioning ...

What’s better than having your own backyard swimming pool? How about having a pool that relies on an underground garden to filter the water rather than chlorine and other harsh chemicals? Alan Barlis, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Focusing on diversity, this curated selection of the Best Unbuilt Architecture showcases a multitude of functions. Submitted by our readers, the projects vary in scale, program, design, and ...

AN outdoor pool is the centrepiece of any self-respecting holiday resort. Sunshine, sunloungers and kids trying to sink each ...

When you’re on vacation, why choose between a swim in the ocean and a plunge in the pool when you can have both? While infinity pools, no doubt, show off jaw-dropping views, often providing the ...

Forget massive chlorinated swimming pools, the hottest status symbol among wealthy landowners in the UK is now natural swimming pools — or ponds, as you might call them. The purpose-built garden water ...