Swimming pools are a thing of the past. That’s the message Crystal Lagoons is sharing to show how communities are redefining water innovations.
For almost twenty years, Crystal Lagoons has been recognized worldwide as a leader in creating crystalline lagoons, with amenities that can transform any development into a resort-style destination. Now, this amazing vision is extending to a broader range of developments, with the launch of its most disruptive concept: Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™.
Targeted to fit spaces under 1 acre, this compact yet stunning amenity now makes idyllic beach life accessible to residential, multifamily, and hotel developments across Central Texas without the large footprint or high investment traditionally associated with water features.
A Smart Solution for Texas Developers
In Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding areas, the real estate and hospitality sectors constantly strive to stand out. Developers face mounting pressure to deliver unique, sustainable amenities without inflating costs or environmental impact, whether developing a mixed-use community in Hays County, a multifamily project near downtown Austin, or a boutique hotel in the Hill Country.
Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ deliver the perfect solution, combining innovation, sustainability, and profitability in a new format. These crystalline lagoons cost up to 4 times less than traditional pools and generate far greater appeal.
A Game-changer for multifamily projects
Multifamily developments, especially in dense urban areas like East Austin or San Antonio’s Pearl District, often face limitations on space and budgets. Traditional pools may not offer a compelling differentiator in such competitive markets. That’s where Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ steps in, creating a resort-style environment within multifamily communities, increasing rental appeal, resident satisfaction, and retention. Whether it’s young professionals, families, or retirees, today’s renters seek experiential living, and the beach lifestyle is a powerful draw.
Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ can also serve as community hubs, offering activities like event programming, water sports, and gathering spaces that promote social interaction, key factors for long-term occupancy.
More than a pool, a destination
While pools offer seasonal refreshment, they rarely add long-term value. In contrast, Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ transform every square meter into an experience. With turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and lagoon-side programming, they turn underused land into a year-round destination.
Whether it’s a morning swim, paddleboarding, or outdoor events by the water, these lagoons become a magnet for residents and tourists alike, boosting sales velocity, raising property values, and increasing hotel occupancy rates.
Eco-Heated Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ for year-round use
A significant advantage of the Central Texas climate is that Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ can operate year-round by integrating Eco-Heated Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ technology. With this in mind, developers can offer a tropical beach experience at 81°F and even thermal conditions up to 99°F, thanks to a sustainable system that repurposes waste heat from data centers with no additional energy consumption.
Key advantages of Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™
1. Sustainable innovation
- Low water use: Consumes 33 times less water than a golf course and 40% less than a park of the same size.
- Flexible water sources: Operates with fresh, seawater, or brackish water.
- Minimal chemicals: Uses a pulse-based disinfection system that reduces chemicals, using up to 100 times less than traditional pools.
- Energy efficient: Filtration system consumes just 2% of the energy of conventional pools.
2. A profitable investment
- Lower costs: Up to 4 times less expensive to build than traditional pools.
- Faster ROI: Boosts real estate sales and property values.
- Hotel & multifamily growth: Increases demand, occupancy, and rental rates.
- New revenue streams: Water sports, rentals, and events by the lagoon add income.
3. Unique user experience
- Multi-use amenity: Recreation, sports, family time, events—all in one place.
- Visually stunning: Elevates any project with a “wow” factor that attracts and retains.
Small footprint, big opportunities
Innovation that meets the moment in Texas
With more than 1,000 projects in 60+ countries and patents in more than 130 countries, Crystal Lagoons has redefined the landscape of real estate amenities. Introducing Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ now brings that same value to developments with limited space or budgets.
As the demand for sustainable, experiential, and visually stunning amenities grows, developers across Central Texas now have the perfect solution to differentiate their projects and attract residents and visitors.
Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ are more than a pool; they’re a destination. And for multifamily developers in Central Texas, they’re the key to building communities that people want to live in, not just lease.
A significant advantage of the Central Texas climate is that Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ can operate year-round by integrating Eco-Heated Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ technology. With this in mind, developers can offer a tropical beach experience at 81°F and even thermal conditions up to 99°F, thanks to a sustainable system that repurposes waste heat from data centers with no additional energy consumption.
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