Articles by Jennifer Adams

Sandstone and limestone form distinctive courthouse design

March 1, 2010
The new facility for the New Mexico Court of Appeals in Albuquerque features a facade of sandstone and limestone -- giving it a dignified presence while reflecting the warm tones of its surroundings.
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A “green” stone-processing operation

February 1, 2010
As a true sign to its overall commitment to environmental responsibility, Cold Spring Granite Co. of Cold Spring, MN, recently built a LEED Gold-certified headquarters and has taken drastic measures to reducing energy and cost in its production process.
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Green is here to stay

January 20, 2010

It is becoming apparent that "green design" is not a passing trend. More and more, words such as "sustainable," "LEED certified," "eco-friendly" and "carbon foot print" are being used to describe the construction of new buildings and homes.


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Defining a flagship building in stone

January 6, 2010
The Bayside Tower, a residential waterside community in San Diego, CA, stands as a signature building in the area - with a sleek stone exterior of limestone from India and black granite from Minnesota.
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Sandstone unifies campus design at UNLV

November 1, 2009
Staying consistent with existing campus architecture, the newly built Greenspun Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas features both red and beige sandstone on its exterior facade.
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Growing a family business step by step

November 1, 2009
Since its conception eight years ago, Ultimate Granite Surfaces (UGS) Inc. of Gibsonia, PA, has strategically expanded its operation to meet the demands of today’s market.
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Extensive stone palette defines Las Vegas resort

November 1, 2009
The new M Resort in Henderson, NV, is an elaborate showcase of Italian marble and Turkish travertine, which combines European style with contemporary design elements.
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Indian sandstone connects with Arizona landscape

November 1, 2009
Rainbow Teak sandstone - quarried by TAB India of Jaipur, India - was selected for the exterior design of the Kierland Financial building in Phoenix, AZ, for its warm coloring that blends with the local surroundings.
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Portuguese limestone adds to upscale appeal of renovated mall

October 1, 2009
After more than 50 years, the Bergen Town Center was given a fresh look - complete with limestone floor tile quarried by Dimpomar of Vila Vicosa, Portugal, which runs throughout its public spaces.
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Mass-producing Minnesota granite

October 1, 2009
Although RealStone LLC of Bagley, MN, began as a small stone-cutting operation, today it has flourished into a large manufacturer of building stone products.
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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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