The Bau trade show in Munich (January 11 – 15, 2027) has a focus on circular economy and healthy building materials with a low carbon footprint
Life cycle assessments, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and the measurement of so-called gray emissions are becoming increasingly important
The natural stone facade of the Yellow River National Museum in Zhengzhou abstractly traces the course of the river
The architects from Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) address not only the cultural significance but also the landscape-shaping aspects of the 5,000 km long river
The Exhibition “Lords of Water, Olmec Sacred Spaces” at the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology in Veracruz, Mexico, shows the spectacular finds from the holy Cerro El Manatí site
On show are polished stone axes, wooden busts, ceramic vessels, rubber balls, seeds and other organic material, as well as infant remains, from between 1700 and 900 BC
Damaged stone bricks find a new use as bar counter material at the stylish Brown’s of Leith in Edinburgh
The designers at Groves-Raines Architects Studios (GRAS) explained the concept behind it: “Stone does not need to be reintroduced. It needs to be re-learned”
A kitchen built around Rapolano Travertino, a stone deeply rooted in Italy‘s history and architecture
Vaselli company produces the island-table with sink and cooking area plus a cabinetry / Nicola Gallizia Studio did the design
London’s Maida Hill Market now boasts a public restroom made of natural stone
The use of recycled material further democratizes the material