PLANNING, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR POOLS, SPAS, WATERFEATURES AND AQUATIC EXHIBITS
Welcome to Watershape Consulting Inc.
We provide pool, spa, waterfeature and aquatic exhibit planning, design and engineering services for discerning clients worldwide.
Founded in 2004 by David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI, our team has designed everything from small residential fountains to large commercial resorts with 40 bodies of water.
There is no project too small or too large for our very capable team!
ˈwȯ tər ˈshāp noun, 1. A structure that uses water in an artistic way. 2. Water as art in the form of a pool, spa, fountain, natural stream, lake, etc. - wa ter shap er noun, 1. One who designs watershapes, especially professionals educated in the relevant arts and sciences. - wa ter shap ing verb, 1. The art, act or practice of watershape design.
planning & programming, concept design, feasibility studies
review laws, codes, and regulations, preliminary design, process schematic diagrams
refined design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and lighting design, structural and hydraulic engineering
details, permit and construction drawings, written specifications
competitive or negotiated bid review, contractor qualification review, contract administration
shop drawing review, product submittals, construction review
custom watershapes for discerning clients
community pools and world class resorts
universities, hospitals, and churches
restoration and preservation
exhibits and life support systems
3D computer modeling and rendering
AutoCAD and Revit construction documents
written specifications in CSI format
engineering analysis and expert opinions
probable costs and critical path schedules
original design concepts and details
planning and construction documents
structurally integrated vessels, rooftop pools
unified design approach and coordination
expert witness and dispute resolution
Planning and programming begin when a site is located, a project is identified, a budget is established, and a timeline is determined. … Continue readingPlanning
Design and coordination includes architecture, engineering, constructability, building codes, materials, details and more. … Continue readingDesign
Engineering services include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and lighting. … Continue readingEngineering
Deconstruction, in the context of forensics, requires destructive, limited-destructive, and non-destructive analysis, testing and reverse-engineering to determine what happened in the original construction. … Continue readingDeconstruction
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Dear Mr. Peterson,
Thank you so much for the generous donation to our pool. I am so appreciative! I cannot wait for it to be complete so I can do my aquatic therapy at home!
Thanks Again,
Brian Jergens & Family
Dave is at the top of his game in creating high-quality accurate plans for water vessels of all types. No one knows special application hydraulics better. We have worked with him on several of our projects and have been pleased with the quality and timeliness of his performance. I have also worked with him in the Genesis 3 Society of Watershape (SWD) educational program where he is one of our top instructors. I highly recommend David and his company, Watershape Consulting.
Brian Van Bower – Aquatic Consultants Inc.
Dave — Started the job today. Cut back the roof overhang. Excavated stumps on Mon and the drilling starts on Tues. So we are on a roll here. I wanted you to know that Mark Elliot [Elliot Drilling Services, Inc.] made a point of telling me how much he really liked your plans. He said that ‘They are not what we’re used to seeing’ and he thought that the details were terrific. I am not certain I know what he meant about your plans being ‘different’ — You may know but he didn’t mean it as anything but a compliment. So kudos to you!!
One of the sharpest minds in the watershaping industry, Dave combines a deep knowledge of hydraulic engineering, progressive thinking, and years of practical experience to provide state-of-the-art design solutions for any watershaping application. Dave’s approach is consistently thorough and conscientious, and his results always reflect great attention to detail. Top Qualities: Great results, Expert, On time
Dennis Loebs – Blue Square Design
Dave and the Watershape staff,
Thank you all so very much for all your time and attention to our Strawberry Recreation aquatics facility. The beautiful design is enjoyed by all. The renovations have improved the water quality and allowed SRD to provide new services to the community.
Warmest Regards,
Leanne Kreuzer and the SRD staff
I was lucky enough to be a student of David’s in his Genesis 3 Advanced Hydraulics course. I spent 24 hours trying to absorb more information relating to swimming pool hydraulics and engineering than I have been able to dig up in over ten years of reading and studying almost every publication known to man. The information provided, software provided, and the manner in which it was presented made an extremely complex subject very enjoyable to wrap your mind around. Anyone looking to increase their knowledge of swimming pool design, or needing a firm to provide swimming pool design from simple to the most extreme and complex, look no further. Simply the best and most knowledgeable expert in his field. Top Qualities: Great results, Expert, High Integrity.
Rick Chafey, IWI – Red Rock Pools & Spas
Dear Dave,
After spending some time with you and your colleagues I just wanted to say thank you. Your passion and your perspective on the industry and educational delivery is inspiring. I am so grateful, in advance, for the contributions that you all have made: the difference we can make!
Thank you,
Rose
I have had the opportunity to work with Dave Peterson on a multitude of levels, including constructions, design, as a teacher, and most recently, as a student in his Hydraulics class. Dave is a very bright and gifted designer, and his skill set is essentially unique in our industry. An endorsement is only as good as its source, but I think I can safely say that Dave receiving my highest level of endorsement should hold a credible value. I would consider it a privilege to expand on Dave’s qualifications.
Skip Phillips – Questar Pools
