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Congress and workshop „Dry-stone Technique to World Heritage“ in Mallorca between October 26th and 29th 2017
The meeting will discuss the recognition of dry-wall construction as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
„HyparVault“: saddle-shaped vault elements in limestone
New Fundamentals Research Group has once more recreated a self-supporting construction according to an ancient building principle
„Ritorno” (Return) by Julia Marmi: new surfaces with micro decoration in Piasentina stone
The company from Cividale del Friuli in the far northeast region of Italy had a stand at Cersaie fair
McKinsey: Chinese make up one third of global turnover in luxury goods
Consumers are aware of value for the money and keen on well-known brands, timeless style and quality products
Fundraising campaign „In the Name of Michelangelo“ by Opera di Santa Croce in Florence
The artist’s tomb and the Buonarroti Family’s altarpiece need urgent restoration
Natural Stone Design from Valencia: Macael Marble „XS“ as opposed to „XL“
CEU Cardenal Herrera University students develop ideas in white Macael Marble for household use or for restaurants
Old Faithful in the Yellowstone Park: where its reservoir is located and new understandings of the shockwaves at its eruptions
Scientists from the University of Utah searched the geological structures in low depth underneath the landmark
Abirochas „Informe“: subtle indications of recovery for Brazil’s stone branch
The first half of 2017 saw an increase in imports of natural stone and engineered stone / exports showed significant increase
How the properties of soapstone have been valued since prehistoric times
Scientists from Norway have published a book about this soft and workable but also durable material with a high heat-storage capacity
Briefly noted
Piódão is the name of a Portuguese village, famous for its slate houses. Some 70 citizens care for the architecture