Architecture news / Archive»
- Vivienda CM in Buenos Aires: travertine for the exterior walls and roof of a residential building
- The lobby of Arizona State University’s Washington Center is adorned with desert sandstone worked with CNC-cuts and sandblasting
Design news / Archive»
- Marmomac’s research journey: marble and natural stone in alliance with other materials
- Until June 30, 2020: Submissions open for the Goldreed Industrial Design Award (GIDA)
Markets: Selling Stone»
- Italian Biesse Group has published the 3. edition of its Sustainability Report
- In the BioProMarL project, researchers hope to give the stone surfaces new properties, modelled on the lotus effect
Reports from Stone Trade Fairs»
- Message from Xiamen Stone Fair as the Covid-19 virus is spreading in some regions in the Americas, Africa, and India: “We care much about you”
- Marmomac’s research journey: marble and natural stone in alliance with other materials
Stone Stories»
Art news / Archive»
- Is Barbara Liotta’s art “AirArt”, where stone LandArt is hung on threads?
- The winners of the “Talents” competition for young craftsmen were determined online this time
Briefly noted»
NSI Channel (Natural Stone Institute)
„Safe Stone Shopping” is a free 3-minute video from the Natural Stone Institute
A stone showroom is not a playground – safety guidelines for consumers entering such a place or a fabrication facility for the first time
Free Webinar how to protect workers in the stone industry from crystalline silica dust
The online learning will describe the danger of silicosis and outline requirements to comply with OSHA’s rules
Grande Pinnacle Award 2018: fantastic convolution of a thin marble strip
The Natural Stone Institute once again bestowed its yearly award for outstanding works in natural stone
Natural Stone Institute’s Craftsman of the Year 2018 is Joey Marcella from Mario & Son
His philosophy is „don’t chase the money, chase your passion”/ He is as comfortable with hammer and chisel as with CNC machines
Monica Gawet Receives 2019 Women in Stone Pioneer Award of the Natural Stone Institute
She serviced as president of the Marble Institute of America in 2001 as well as on numerous committees in the industry
Natural Stone Institute Announces 2019 Stone Industry Education Series
So called Stone Summits in 10 cities across the US will discuss shop efficiency, measuring success or OSHA safety regulations, among other topics
Seven webinars about stone and how to use it from the Natural Stone Academy
Since its launch in September 2018, the NSI initiative had 1500 scolars completing its courses / CEU credits for professionals
Use Natural Stone program featured on US tv show „Make This Place Your Home“
The video features a tour of the historic Danby Quarry with Jim Hieb as kind of an anchorman in several scenes
Over 100 Articles Available on Use Natural Stone Website
Promotion tool for the sector: Stone companies are encouraged to share texts and photos with clients and employees
Natural Stone Institute Releases Quarrier Toolbox Talks
Exams and 10 documents outlining best practices to maintain health and safety of quarriers are available for free
