Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    History Lesson

    • The Significance of Water in the Development of Human History

    • The History of Natural Swimming Ponds

    • History Quiz
  • 3

    Recreational Water Today

    • Current Swimming Pool Industry

    • Aquascape Receational Pond Ecosystem

    • Getting the Message Out

    • Recreational Water Today Quiz
  • 4

    Calculations and Project Specifications

    • Calculations and Project Specifications Part 1

    • Calculations and Project Specifications Part 2

    • Calculations and Project Specifications Quiz
  • 5

    Construction Methods for Recreational Ponds

    • Construction Methods for Recreational Ponds Part 1

    • Construction Methods for Recreational Ponds Part 2

    • Construction Methods for Recreational Ponds Part 3

    • Construction Methods Quiz
  • 6

    Residential Project Showcase: Kamp Kenan

    • Kamp Kenan Part 1

    • Kamp Kenan Part 2

    • Kamp Kenan Part 3

    • Kamp Kenan Part 4

    • Kamp Kenan Part 5

    • Kamp Kenan Part 6
  • 7

    Endless Options

    • Endless Options
  • 8

    Residential Project Showcase: Brazil

    • Brazil Part 1

    • Brazil Part 2

    • Brazil Part 3
  • 9

    Residential Showcase Recap

    • Residential Showcase Recap
  • 10

    Commercial Project Showcase: Dells American Resort & Treehouses

    • Dells American Resort & Treehouses Part 1

    • Dells American Resort & Treehouses Part 2

    • Dells American Resort & Treehouses Part 3
  • 11

    Commercial Project Showcase: Woodford Folk Festival (Australia)

    • Woodford Folk Festival Part 1

    • Woodford Folk Festival Part 2

    • Woodford Folk Festival Part 3

Instructor(s)

Vice President of Field Research and Contractor Development

Ed Beaulieu

Ed has been with Aquascape since the summer of 1993; his background and passion for the environment is evident in his numerous design/build projects. Ed uses his expertise and experience to create and improve industry products. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology with an emphasis in limnology (study of freshwater ecosystems), with graduate studies in marine biology and coastal zone management.Ed has designed and installed over 1,000 water features of all sizes. He’s an author, inventor, and speaker for the water garden industry. His role in consulting and construction services has allowed him to travel the world to practice his craft. Ed recently appeared as “the scientist” in Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series. As the Director of Field Research at Aquascape, Ed tackles a wide variety of unique projects. He continually pushes Aquascape products to their limits while exploring innovative solutions and techniques to stay in front of the competition. Ed sums up his career in the words of Robert Mondavi, “Find a job that you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.”