Business Details
22 Years
experience
Aquatic Design & Engineering Experts
Watershape Consulting is a planning, design, engineering, and construction management firm that has specialized in residential, commercial, and institutional pools, spas, waterfeatures, and wellness environments since 2004. Our founder, David J. Peterson, a licensed professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in aquatics, established the company to deliver innovative solutions for projects ranging from small residential fountains to large-scale commercial resorts with 40 bodies of water. With a team of 16 full-time employees and two offices in California and Florida, we provide services to 43 jurisdictions globally, including 19 foreign countries. Our expertise spans design optimization, structural engineering, mechanical systems, and construction administration for diverse projects such as vanishing edge pools, movable floor systems, and wellness facilities.We prioritize coordination of competing trades, building codes, and materials to balance functionality and aesthetics. Our team also offers forensic analysis, expert witness services, and litigation support for aquatics-related cases, combining technical proficiency with a deep understanding of waters role in enhancing human well-being. This experience positions us as leaders in aquatics design and engineering, with a focus on integrating water as art into architectural and wellness spaces.
Services
Pool Design
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Systems
Wellness Facilities
Expert Witness Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 21 years of experience in aquatic design and engineering since 2004.
- Our team includes 11 designers and engineers with expertise in complex systems.
- We operate in 43 U.S. jurisdictions and 19 foreign countries.
- We integrate structural, mechanical, and wellness-focused solutions under one team.
- Our founder holds patents for pool and spa industry products.
What people say
Expertise
Design innovation
Successful delivery
Legal proficiency
Wellness focus
Services
Pool Design
We specialize in creating custom pool designs for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Our process includes planning, conceptualization, and optimization of pools, spas, and waterfeatures. Using three-dimensional modeling, we resolve conflicts between trades, ensure code compliance, and balance aesthetics with functionality. Projects range from vanishing edge pools to large-scale resort water systems, emphasizing materials selection and architectural principles.
Structural Engineering
Our in-house structural engineering services address complex aquatics projects, including reinforced concrete, shotcrete, steel, and acrylic components. We analyze foundations, hillside installations, and poor soil conditions to ensure structural integrity. This expertise supports rooftop pools, movable floor systems, and unique vessels, combining physics with architectural details to deliver durable, code-compliant solutions.
Wellness Facilities
We design residential and commercial wellness spaces integrating pools, spas, saunas, hydrotherapy, and cultural watershapes. Since 2004, our team has focused on water's health benefits, creating environments that enhance well-being through natural swimming ponds, steam rooms, and therapeutic waterfeatures while aligning with architectural and functional requirements.
Expert Witness Services
We provide forensic analysis, reverse engineering, and litigation support for aquatics-related legal cases. Our services include construction defect investigations, personal injury analysis, and patent infringement evaluations. Using destructive and non-destructive testing, we determine root causes of failures and prepare expert reports, trial exhibits, and repair protocols for legal proceedings.
Mechanical Systems
Our mechanical engineering covers pool ventilation, heating systems, chemical management, and advanced oxidation processes. We design custom solutions for equipment rooms, energy-efficient solar systems, and UV sterilization, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards for both residential and commercial aquatic environments.
People
David J. Peterson
Founder & CEO
A licensed professional engineer with 32+ years in aquatics, Peterson founded Watershape Consulting in 2004. He holds patents in pool technology and has served as an expert witness in 30+ legal cases. His career spans design, construction, and forensic analysis for global projects.
Mailynn Tran
Wellness Project Designer
Specializes in planning and designing wellness projects, staying immersed in the field through hands-on experience with wellness centers. Contributes to the firm's expertise in water's therapeutic applications.
Questions
What types of aquatic projects does Watershape Consulting Consulting handle?
We design and engineer residential, commercial, and institutional pools, spas, waterfeatures, wellness facilities, and expert witness services for aquatics-related legal cases. Projects range from small fountains to large resorts.
Is Watershape Consulting Consulting licensed for construction work?
Yes, we are a licensed California contractor with A (General Engineering), B (General Building), and C-53 (Swimming Pool) classifications. Our construction focus is limited to select projects.
Can Watershape Consulting Consulting assist with international projects?
We operate in 43 U.S. jurisdictions and 19 foreign countries, offering design, engineering, and expert witness services globally.
What expertise does Watershape Consulting Consulting have in wellness design?
Since 2004, we’ve designed wellness facilities integrating pools, spas, saunas, and hydrotherapy systems. Our work emphasizes water’s role in enhancing health and well-being through innovative, code-compliant spaces.
Does Watershape Consulting Consulting provide forensic or legal consulting?
Yes, we offer expert witness services including construction defect analysis, personal injury evaluations, and patent infringement cases using forensic testing and detailed engineering reports.
Reviews (1)
Julia Mitchell
Feb 18, 2020
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Great service. My toilet broke and they came and replaced my toilet for a flat rate of $650 including the toilet. They did this within 24 hours.
