Articles Tagged with ''stone ''

Stone Certification Now Recognized in LEED v4, LBC

October 21, 2016

The Natural Stone Council announced its Sustainable Production for Natural Dimension Stone certification is now recognized by the LEED v4 building certification program, as well as the International Living Future Initiative’s Living Building Challenge version 3.1.

Restoring Façade of 100-Year-Old Courthouse

August 3, 2016

The building's stone facade needed restoring, including its four corner pavilions—each over 40 feet tall.

MIA+BSI Announces New CEU Class on Certified Stone

July 30, 2016

"Certified Stone: How the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard Can Assist Green Building Projects," has been added to the MIA+BSI CEU program.

Acoustics Can be Hard

Jon Mooney

July 1, 2016

Getting it right with concrete, block and stone.

No Concerns for Moisture Issues

Preventing moisture damage in the exterior walls of newly constructed care center.

June 23, 2016

Newly constructed in South Russell, Ohio, a care center and assisted living facility for people living with Alzeheimer's Disease. The community includes one or two bedroom spacious suites for each guest, safety equipped baths, a ballroom and movie theater, a large fitness center, beauty clinic, a fully stocked library,and many other amenities to keep the residents entertained on a daily basis.

A Modern Design with Classical Materials

April 19, 2016

The store showcases a modern design using classical materials including stone, metal and glass

Coldspring to Present Education Seminar at 2016 AIA

April 4, 2016

Coldspring announced it will participate in a continuing education seminar entitled “How NSC 373 Certified Stone Can Assist Projects with Sustainability Goals.”

Center Creates Welcoming Space with Curtainwall

January 5, 2016

Part of a 15-year, $145 million expansion project, the Sterling and Francis Clark Art Institute features a new glass, stone and concrete center created with curtainwall systems.

The Process of Manufactured Stone

The process of taking all the qualities of stone and adding some touches to it that nature cannot.

Mark Koski

November 1, 2015

The manufactured stone industry is now helping improve the appeal and performance of stone.

A Lightweight Alternative with the Look of Natural Stone

June 1, 2015

Perfect for both interior and exterior applications, Hillcrest Stone Thin Veneer has a tight dimensional tolerance and doesn’t require a footing, making installation fast and easy.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.