Anarchitectural fountain shouldarchitectural be viewed as a collection of independent parts, but rather as an integrated technical system. The visible result—jets, lighting, movement, water stability, or ease of...
Dancing fountains are among the most advanced expressions of water architecture. They integrate hydraulics, lighting, control systems, and programming to create water spectacles capable of...
Dancing Fountains and architectural fountains: not all require the same technical complexity Dancing fountains represent the most advanced level of complexity within architectural fountain design, however, not all...
When we talk about anarchitectural fountain , it’s easy for the focus of the project to shift to what’s visible: the composition, the water jets, the relationship with public space, etc.
When a fountain architectural is of a dynamic type, as is often the case with dry fountains, it needs a control system that manages the water play, the water temperature, the...
For a correct operation of the architectural fountains, and so that the elements installed in them can work for years without problems, it is important to use the appropriate water to avoid...
Most of the dry fountains are installations made in the field of civil works. They are usually public projects for the revitalization and beautification of public spaces....
In dry fountains, as in any public or private installation where a certain flow of water is stored and/or circulates, it is mandatory to incorporate a filtration system to purify the water....
The acronym DMX corresponds to a communications protocol, created expressly to facilitate the control of increasingly complex luminaires and with more variables to govern. This protocol has...
The third type of installation for visitable dry fountains is the one that is fed by water stored in a diaphanous pond. The pond would be the size of the fountain...
The lighting of architectural fountains is a basic aspect in their design, fundamental to make them shine in all their splendor. The choice of the types of luminaires and their...
As with visitable dry fountains with individual manhole installation system, those fed by communicating channels are also located under accessible slab floors. In this case...
The lighting of architectural fountains is an essential factor to highlight all their beauty and attractiveness. A good lighting is able to highlight aspects of the architectural fountain....
In general, all dry fountains are formed by a series of water jets that emerge on a slab pavement, corresponding to a square or a public road.....
dry fountains are increasingly present in the public spaces of cities, filling them with attraction and fun. The dry fountain concept may seem like a contradiction: it is difficult to...
Lighting to stand out architectural fountains need proper lighting to display their full potential for beauty and movement. Even though during the day the water reflects the sunlight creating...
Waterfalls are elegant fountains with great decorative potential. Their minimalist concept and foil effect are very suitable for modern spaces and environments, where they provide the presence...
Floating fountains are a great solution for large outdoor water extensions. These fountains are mainly located in natural or artificial lakes, places where they provide water for...
Indoor fountains are decorative and functional elements designed to fill large indoor spaces with beauty and personality. Typically, these fountains are part of a...
The architectural fountains are the most common: beautiful scenery of water and light that we find in many corners of our cities and towns. Their presence allows us to keep the rhythm and...
Water fountains are man's means of controlling natural elements such as water, light and movement, combining them in an intelligent way to create spaces that are more...
The oxygenation of water in ponds is essential for the life of plants and fish, avoiding on the one hand the putrefaction of animals, bacteria and organic matter, and on the other hand the...
When it was thought that it was almost all said and done in using water as an architectural element, a new expression of this concept emerged; someone came up with the idea of making...
Importance of aeration Simply defined, water aeration is the transfer of oxygen from air to water. Water surfaces need oxygen to complete their cycle....
First of all, it should be clarified that in the operation of a fountain architectural there is no water expense other than that derived from the necessary replenishment by evaporation or evaporation....
dry fountains are in fashion nowadays as we find this type of water games in a multitude of locations, from public squares and parks to shopping malls where they are used as a...
With this article we try to solve the problems faced by designers, planners and installers of architectural fountains when facing a new project. Since the water...
We conclude our series on nozzles with a few that, although less commonly used, offer very interesting aesthetic features in architectural fountains. Laminar-effect nozzle These nozzles produce a...
As you all know, the trend in the industry is to create a sense of movement in the water, which is why we are launching two dancing nozzles that allow you to create attractive patterns of...
To conclude this section, we’ll continue our recommendations for designing architectural fountains the following considerations: 9. To ensure proper water flow from a fountain head ...
Today we’ll continue to explore how the most commonly used nozzles in architectural fountains work, architectural fountains we’ll focus on those that rely on water flow or...
We resume our section of tips or recommendations on the design of architectural fountains and we do it talking about important issues such as water storage, water supply networks...
When approaching a fountain architectural design issue, quite often, simple and effective initial recommendations and answers to questions that are often difficult to answer are required....
It is the first fountain head appear in history, and initially it was the spout we mentioned in the first post on this blog, through which...
We finish the second entry of this section talking about the water treatment in architectural fountains and we resume this blog talking about the water drainage in a fountain...
Increasingly, architectural fountains are designed in such a way that in their normal operation there are changing water features, they may or may not follow musical sequences, accompany the...
We continue the description of the components of architectural fountains we began in the first part of this section, starting with the chambers or...
The nozzle, also known as a spout or fountain head, is the component through which water is released, projected, and shaped to achieve a specific aesthetic effect. It is, therefore, the...
As all of you who know us are aware, at Safe Rain we have been manufacturing nozzles and spouts for architectural fountains interactive fountains for 35 years. Our customers, installers,...
When we approach the design of anarchitectural fountain ,architectural consider the different elements that compose it, and this is precisely what we are going to do in this...
Advances in materials technology have led us to change the manufacturing methods for this fountain head, while maintaining its spectacular final effect, even with the...
In general, in the industry we do not usually do badly when we copy nature, because it works well on its own. Its forms are imitated in multiple disciplines. This...
For 35 years now, we have been manufacturing materials and accessories for architectural fountains. Since we began this long journey, we have always been attentive to the needs...
Times change and technology evolves, which is why last year at Safe-Rain set to work on a new submersible (IP68) LED spotlight made of...
At Safe-Rain that 2012 is a special year for us, and that’s because we’re celebrating 35 years of doing what we do best, which is...
We continue to innovate in our products in the use of more durable, lightweight and economical materials, in this case we have updated the circular and polygonal collectors and rows of jets and...
At last I have found a book about hydraulics in architectural fountains that I think can be very interesting for all those customers and people interested in the calculation and realization of...
24 HOURS! NONSTOP! Most of our customers—our friends—tend to have preconceived notions about how a new fountain head is made. With just 28 years in business...
