Published: March 18, 2010

International Pools, Spas and Water Environments Book Features Award-Winning Designs

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LAS VEGAS, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- International Award-Winning Pools, Spas and Water Environments presented by GAVA showcasing the most innovative designs of water-inspired applications from around the globe is now available from the publisher at www.schifferbooks.com and from major retailers. Award-winning authors Joe Vassallo and Mary Vail collaborated with Virginia Martino on this soft cover edition which celebrates AquaTekture; the discipline of designing, engineering and erecting of water environments and ancillary components, in a harmonious nature with consideration to function, space and aesthetics.

This book presents some of the most exceptional water-inspired commercial and residential environments, and provides information on the visionaries who created them.

Ever wonder what special elements a pool, spa or water feature may encompass on the beautiful Mexican coast, in the cool Canadian climate, the tropical Caribbean, or Australia's mountain region? Take a journey around the world through the pages of this inspirational book.

The book presents winners of the Global AquaTekture Visionary Award (GAVA), honoring the finest visionaries worldwide. Each had a vision to masterfully blend their surroundings with form and design, embracing the natural landscape, elevations and vistas with native and man-made materials. Hosted by Three V Enterprises, the inaugural GAVA was sponsored by Structure Studios, Zodiac Pool Products, Brand, Ltd., and Paramount Pool and Spa Systems.

The 39 winning commercial and residential designs are presented in a detailed, four-page layout providing multiple views and insightful facts. Gold GAVA winner, Jade Mountain resort in St. Lucia, Caribbean claimed the coveted cover with its multi-colored tile, infinity edge pool.


    International Award-Winning Pools, Spas, and Water Environments
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    ISBN:      978-0-7643-3480-1       Format: 8.5" x 11" - 176 pages - 
                                       236-color photos - soft cover
    Price:     $24.99                  Available now: www.schifferbooks.com

About the Authors: Las Vegans Mary Vail, Joe Vassalo and Virginia Martino, three award-winning entrepreneurs, collaborate on numerous projects. Each brings a unique talent and specialty to the team: Vail a prolific publicist, Vassallo a distinguished designer, and Martino a master marketer. They founded Three V Enterprises and launched GAVA: Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards. www.gavaawards.com

About Three V Enterprises (3VE): 3VE is a corporation devoted to developing platforms to honor, educate and inspire architects, designers, builders, manufacturers, and developers worldwide. 3VE's worldwide philanthropic program extends to non-profit organizations worldwide.

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Joseph M. Vassallo, CBP

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Mary Vail, OSG

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SOURCE Three V Enterprises