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Article: Working to promote the environmental benefits of natural stone: the Natural Stone Council (NSC) is diligently working to define its place in green building as defined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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- Contemporary Stone & Tile Design
- Article date:
- March 22, 2008
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Perhaps no one knows better than you that the use of natural stone has skyrocketed in the last decade, particularly for interiors. Stone is being used in ways it never has before, largely due to advancements in technology that allow for variations in fabrication. Additionally, the cost of Genuine Stone[R] such as marble and granite has come down as a percentage of building costs. To specify stone for a project means to choose a naturally beautiful, unique and durable material.
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We do not need to look beyond our own national monuments to comprehend that natural stone stands the test of time. However, despite stone's exceptional ...