The Press Democrat

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A recent article in The Press Democrat about natural swimming pools highlights Roche+Roche’s natural pool project in Napa. Natural pools are common, and popular, in many European countries, but are fairly rare in the U.S., and particularly in California.  Whether due to lack of familiarity or restrictive building codes, natural pools offer many advantages over traditional pools: no steel reinforced gunite shell equals lower carbon footprint, and natural filtration via living bacteria means no chemicals needed to maintain water clarity and purity. Dave Roche is quoted as saying “We had seen them in various books and magazines and we were intrigued by the idea because it fits neatly with our very naturalistic landscapes. We liked the idea that it was a green way to build and a greener way to maintain.”

Click here to read the full article and here to view more photos of this project.

Pool Installation: Total Habitat

Architecture: Sage Architecture

Construction: Puente Construction

Landscape Installation: Roy’s Landscaping

Photography: Eileen Roche Photography