Crystal Lagoons® technology is revolutionizing the Real Estate, hospitality, and sustainability world by offering a revolutionary approach to constructing and maintaining lagoons of unlimited size. This innovative technology stands out for its cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and versatility.
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New home sales among the 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities (MPCs) remained similar to the pace set by the top communities in the first half of 2023. Despite a 7.4% decline in national new home sales in June 2024 compared to 2023, master-planned communities continued to hold strong.
Sunterra in Houston, TX, is a community featuring a 2.70-acre man-made lagoon with Crystal Lagoons® technology that will be open in 2025 and has already earned the third-place rank. This project in Texas won best-seller status in the state and third in the country. In Sunterra, The Sol Club’s star feature will be a Crystal Lagoons® amenity where people can walk along white-sandy beaches and do many water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding in turquoise waters.
The Houston MSA (Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area Profile) was the top-performing metropolitan area, with 13 communities in the Top 50, representing over 4,500 sales, or almost 24% of all sales among ranked MPCs.
With that in mind, Texas represented about 39% of sales among ranked communities, followed by Florida at 36%, where Crystal Lagoons has eight projects, including Mirada, located in San Antonio, Florida, which was also part of the ranking. Mirada is a Master-Planned Community developed by Metro Development Group, and has a 14.9-acre crystalline lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® Technology, equivalent to 11.37 Football fields and 48.2 Olympic Swimming Pools, gaining the title of our largest lagoon.
These impressive sales figures highlight the growing popularity and demand for master-planned communities featuring Crystal Lagoons® technology.
Here’s an in-depth look at how Crystal Lagoons® technology is reshaping sustainability and setting new standards for environmental efficiency.
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Technology
There are currently more than 50 million man-made water bodies worldwide, such as artificial lakes and lagoons on golf courses, among many others. None of them have the transparency of swimming pools or tropical seas. On the contrary, their water looks murky and dark green because of the proliferation of algae at the bottom and sediment accumulation.
Crystal Lagoons has developed a pioneering, innovative, and sustainable technology that is patented worldwide. This technology allows crystalline lagoons of unlimited sizes to be built and maintained at very low costs globally by using low water consumption and a minimum amount of additives and energy. Our technology allows developers of crystalline lagoons to consume only 2% of the energy needed by conventional swimming pool filtration systems. Also, they require 100 times fewer chemicals than traditional swimming pools. Crystalline lagoons powered by Cyrstal Lagoons® Technology are filled only once.
The proprietary Crystal Lagoons® molecular film technology can reduce evaporation by an additional 50%.
Exceptional Water Efficiency
Crystal Lagoons® technology excels in water conservation. Our technology operates in a closed circuit, only requiring the replacement of water lost through evaporation. This results in a lagoon that consumes 33 times less water than an 18-hole golf course and 40% less than a park of the same size. For instance, the proposed Solano Lagoon will use just 20 acre-feet of water annually, a fraction compared to the 493 acre-feet demanded by the 11 golf courses in Solano County.
Lagoons powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology can use any type of water, including seawater, freshwater, or brackish water, making them adaptable to various environmental conditions. The lagoons can also capture direct rainwater, reducing the need for additional water sources. In areas with high rainfall, it is even possible for the lagoons to be refilled solely with rainwater.
Innovative Filtration and Disinfection
Crystal Lagoons® technology employs a unique approach to water filtration and disinfection. Traditional swimming pool systems rely on maintaining high levels of residual chlorine or other disinfectants, which is both costly and environmentally damaging. In contrast, Crystal Lagoons® patented technology uses controlled pulses of small amounts of safe additives, applying these in specific patterns determined by advanced algorithms. This method reduces the need for constant high levels of chemicals, resulting in up to 100 times less chemical use compared to conventional pools.
The technology also features an efficient filtration system that consumes only 2% of the energy required by traditional centralized filtration systems. This system filters a small portion of the lagoon’s total water volume, minimizing energy consumption and reducing the physical space needed for equipment.
Enhanced Safety and Aesthetic Appeal
Beyond its environmental and economic benefits, Crystal Lagoons® technology creates safe and attractive recreational spaces, offering idyllic beaches, secure environments, and all kinds of activities for families, like soaking up the sun on the lagoon’s shores or practicing water sports and recreational activities, like kayaking and more. This safe and pleasant atmosphere makes Crystal Lagoons® amenities popular for enhancing community spaces and residential developments.
Successful lagoons
Crystal Lagoons’ impact is evident in its extensive global footprint. With over 70 projects in operation worldwide and much more in the making, the technology has become the world’s top amenity, improving millions of lives and setting new benchmarks for advancement in sustainability. This and other reasons led the company to introduce a new project for a stunning beach-like lagoon in Solano County, California, designed to provide a beautiful coastal experience lagoon. This project exemplifies the company’s commitment to making lagoon beach-like experiences accessible in non-coastal areas.
Solano Lagoon will use just 20 acre-feet of water annually, a fraction compared to the 493 acre-feet demanded by the 11 golf courses in Solano County.
To this date, there are 11 golf courses in Solano County, with an average size of 127 acres and an estimated total water demand of 493 acre-feet per year.The Solano lagoon will use 20 acre-feet of water per year; this represents only 0.15% of the 13,700 acre-feet of water secured for the East Solano Plan. The lagoon can utilize salt, fresh, or brackish water, aligning with the East Solano Homes, Jobs, and Clean Energy Initiative’s Water Guarantee. This efficient use of water resources highlights the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship.
The lagoon will also offer a visually appealing beach-like setting and serve as a sustainable recreational facility. Using advanced technology, Crystal Lagoons ensures that the lagoon remains eco-friendly and cost-effective.
