Sustainable architecture: Interview with architect Bárbara Miranda
As part of World Environment Day, we interviewed architect Bárbara Miranda to talk about sustainable architecture. Bárbara Miranda, Portuguese, is an architect from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto. She is currently completing a postgraduate degree in Sustainable Architecture at the Kunstuniversität Linz and is an intern at Studio Anna Heringer, […]
Everything you need to know about marble: What it is, Uses and Care
Get to know marble! What is marble? It is a metamorphic rock that originates from limestone. It has been exposed to high temperatures and pressure and is most often located in mountainous regions with volcanic activity. Marble comes in a variety of colors, textures and veins. From white, cream, black, brown, pink, green, gray, blue, […]
The stonemason: One of the oldest professions in the natural stone industry
One of the oldest professions in the ornamental stone sector is the stonemason. The stonemason’s trade/art is stonemasonry, which aims to carve rough blocks of stone in order to sculpt them for the intended purpose for use in construction, sculpture and decoration. It used to be a profession handed down from generation to generation, but […]
Differences between natural and synthetic stone:
Learn to distinguish the differences between natural and synthetic stone when choosing the material for your project When you’re designing your project, you’ll want to consider opting for natural stone or synthetic stone. To choose one or the other, you’ll need to know the differences between these materials. Learn about the differences between the materials: […]
Exotic Natural Stone: What makes it different
What is an exotic stone? Exotic natural stone falls into the premium category and is closely associated with luxury and sophisticated design. It is a type of stone that will add value to any project, both aesthetically and functionally. They are irreverent stones because they are out of the ordinary and because they stand out […]
Marble continues to be a decorating trend
Long gone are the days when marble was only used for coverings. This material is part of the interior design trends and will remain so. One of the most sought-after materials in the world, marble is renowned for its sophistication, practicality and the comfort it conveys to the environments in which it is placed. Marble […]
Silestone: Benefits and care
What is Silestone? It is composed of around 94% natural quartz. This change in raw materials means that the stone has a greater variety of designs and high resistance, durability and hardness. It is neither marble nor granite, as these are part of the natural stones and Silestone is part of the Composites.Learn about the […]
What is Natural Stone?
Get to know natural stone, such as marble, granite, limestone and others. What it is, how you can use it. It is the oldest building material used since prehistoric times as a constructive and decorative element Extracted directly from quarries Natural and finite mineral resource Sustainable and ecological material because it is energy efficient and […]
