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The “New DNA for Construction in Fortaleza” promotes ecological thinking and natural stone as a locally sourced material

Carlos Rubens Alencar of the SIMAGRAN-CE Stone Association analyzes the paradox that Brazil exports its climate-friendly stones while importing climate-damaging materials for architectural use

New in the Stone Finder: PERSIAN MANGO ONYX with flowing natural patterns and a translucent character, ideal for luxury projects where elegance and individuality are essential, from Dayan stone company

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The New Members of the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), August 2026

Spectacular research findings on the Parthenon: the Liebieghaus in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, is to present an exhibition on the east pediment of the temple on the Acropolis, from November 18, 2026, to July 25, 2027

The Accademia Mendrisio Alumni (AMA) Award was bestowed to the project “The Quarry as a Stage,” a theater on the slope

Architect Elisa Valentina gave the old derrick cranes a role in the tent roof and the spectator stands

The German Natural Stone Prize 2026 also included awards for student projects

Students pay no processing fee for submissions, yet the winner still receives the full prize money

The 22nd German Natural Stone Award focused on the climate resilience of the stones, exemplary designs, and innovative applications

As usual, the award was presented every two years at the Stone+tec trade fair in Nuremberg in June

New in the Stone Finder: JERUSALEM STONE, a limestone that represents Israel and Palestine

We leave no stone unturned

The German director Wim Wenders is making a film about the architect Peter Zumthor; “Do not Paint Granite!“ is what The Atlantic magazine writes on President Trump’s newest plans; The 2026 digital edition of Building Stone Magazine is ready for download; Video of the Month: how the Egyptian pyramids were built; and more