-- No items so far --
A spool—short for spa + pool—started as a solution for tight backyards. A compact body of water that could cool you off in summer, heat up in winter, and fit where full-scale pools couldn't. Over time, spools evolved into something much bigger than their footprint.
At Ecopool, we took that idea and rebuilt it from the ground up. Our architectural spools aren't downsized compromises. They're fully custom, performance-engineered pools that are fully designed and custom-made to your needs.
Site prep complete
Pool placement
Final connections
Perfect for cooling off and relaxing
Social spaces with heated comfort
Resistance swimming in compact space
Wrap seating for entertaining
Our above-ground architectural spools are designed to be seen, not buried. Clean lines. Precision steel construction. Exterior finishes that feel closer to modern architecture than backyard equipment.
Many clients intentionally keep their spool fully above ground—or partially recessed—using elevation as a design feature.
Most "spools" come in fixed molds: 10×6, 12×7, maybe 14 feet if you're lucky. Ecopool spools don't work that way. We build custom pools and spas in any length, width, and depth, designed around how you want to use the water—not what a factory mold allows.
Compact hot tub alternative for intimate spaces.
Modern statement piece for design-forward homes.
Tucked along a fence line for daily exercise.
Most spools rely on acrylic shells or plaster interiors. Both age poorly.
For a spool—where you're often sitting, leaning, and relaxing—surface comfort matters more than ever.
Our pools are insulated steel structures, not bare concrete shells. That insulation dramatically reduces heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
In cold months, your spool becomes a large in-ground hot tub. In summer, it stays refreshingly cool.
Ecopool spools can be configured with resistance swimming systems, allowing you to swim or walk against a current in a compact footprint—without the bulky appearance of most acrylic swim spas.
Because the pool is architectural—not molded plastic—you don't sacrifice aesthetics to get performance.
Spools exist because not every property can accommodate a traditional pool. Ecopool expands where spools can go even further.
Perfect for urban homes, courtyards, and atriums where space is at a premium.
Above-ground and partially inground installs eliminate the need for deep digging.
Where excavation is expensive, Ecopool spools save time, money, and frustration.
Small pools shouldn't mean big maintenance. Ecopool spools can be equipped with:
Together, these systems reduce chemical use, cleaning time, and ongoing effort—making spool ownership feel effortless instead of fussy.
Ecopool spools are ideal if you want:
Especially popular with modern homes, design-driven renovations, and homeowners who value performance as much as aesthetics.
Common questions about Ecopool architectural spools.
A spool—short for spa + pool—is a compact body of water that sits somewhere between a hot tub and a swimming pool. Bigger than a spa but smaller than a conventional pool, spools are often heated, jet-driven, and typically used for lounging, cooling off, or light exercise. Ecopool's architectural spools take this concept further with fully custom sizes, modern steel construction, and performance engineering.
Unlike most spools that come in fixed molds, Ecopool builds custom pools in any length, width, and depth. Common configurations include 8×8 heated spools, 10×16 architectural plunge pools, narrow lap spools, and integrated pool + spa combinations. Our modular system scales cleanly in 4-foot increments—or fully custom by quote.
Yes, an Ecopool is super DIY friendly and can save you a ton of money off of your total project cost. With a prefabricated design, an Ecopool is the ideal candidate for a DIY job. Pools arrive factory-built and ready to install with minimal on-site work required.
Typical timeline: Site prep takes 1–2 days, pool placement takes hours, and final connections take days. In many cases, homeowners are swimming within a week of delivery. No drawn-out construction zones, no weather delays, no endless subcontractor scheduling.
Yes! Our spools can be heated and even ordered with a pool heater. Because our pools are insulated steel structures (not bare concrete), they heat faster, maintain stable temperatures, and cost less to operate. In cold months, your spool becomes a large in-ground hot tub. In summer, it stays refreshingly cool.
Ecopool uses a commercial-grade reinforced polymer membrane—the same technology trusted in high-end European pools, resorts, and municipal installations. It's smooth, comfortable, non-porous, and algae-resistant. No plaster cracking, etching, or staining. Designed to last decades, not years.
Yes! Ecopool spools can be configured with resistance swimming systems, allowing you to swim or walk against a current in a compact footprint—without the bulky appearance of most acrylic swim spas. Ideal for low-impact fitness, rehabilitation, daily movement, and year-round training.
Spools started as a workaround. At Ecopool, they've become a deliberate design choice.
Not smaller because you had to be. Smaller because you chose to be.
Fully custom. Architecturally honest. Built to last.
