OBERLIN, OH -- The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has announced that a new course has been added to the CEU program. "The Art of Specifying Natural Stone" was written by MIA education committee chair, Rob Bacon (Daltile), and qualifies for CEU credit through AIA, IDCEC, LACES, and NKBA.
This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone. Many factors must be considered to ensure that the proper stone is selected for a project. Architects and designers must know about the species, color variations and finish possibilities of the stone, as well as whether or not a quarry is capable of producing the sizes and quantities needed. The course also addresses factors that affect the price of stone and gives participants the resources necessary to help ensure the stone specified meets the standards and design intents set for the application.