The Dissemination of Fountain Design Knowledge

Dissiminating useful hydraulic knowledge and water feature design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the written papers and illustrated books of the time. An internationally recognized innovator in hydraulics in the late 1500's was a French fountain engineer, whose name has been lost to history. His competence in designing gardens and gr

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Fountains for Compact Spots

The reflective properties of water means it can make smaller areas look larger than they are. Dark materials increase the reflective properties of a fountain or water feature. Use underwater lights, which come in many different forms and colors, to display your new feature at night. Eco-lights fueled by sunlight can be used during the day whereas y

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How River Cruises Are Rising in Popularity

It is said that the road best traveled is actually a river. There continues to be an uptick in the numbers of travelers picking this luxury holiday option. Moreover, this kind of cruising features more features than ever before. People have gone on cruises for generations, but these days river cruises are turning into a more common travel method, s

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Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest

The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the eleventh century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

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Weekend Getaways Not Far from Home

Life is short – fit in some enjoyable weekend getaways every now and then to chill out, have a good time, and get away from your daily routine. But finding the best place for such a quick trip is not always very easy. The following is a list of some perfect spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York City You can go to New Yor

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