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Use Natural Stone campaign

What to know about the Use Natural Stone campaign

Conceived in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 28, 2018
Two years ago, what started as an idea among stone industry professionals has flourished into a well-driven campaign with a sole purpose – to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all other alternative building materials.
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City Creek Center in Salt Lake City, UT

Natural stone provides sustainability

Two varieties of Coldspring granite were specified for the design of the City Creek Center in Salt Lake
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 25, 2018
Located in Salt Lake City, UT, the City Creek Center is a mixed-use development that features a replica of the area’s historic City Creek running through it, complete with 300 live trout, more than 600 trees and hundreds of native plants.
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Tariffs

U.S. Trade Rep Finalizes Tariffs on Chinese Imports

September 21, 2018

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs, including quartz and a range of natural stone products in both slab and block form, as well as flagstone and monumental building stone.


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Stephanie Vierra- Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC

One-on-one with Stephanie Vierra

With a background in architecture and advertising, Stephanie Vierra has more than 30 years of experience in architectural associations, practice and research. CSTD magazine sat down with her to talk about the importance of using natural stone
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 19, 2018
Stephanie Vierra has developed, managed and taught programs that support an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to a variety of topics. She is the president and owner of Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC, specializing in research, project management, and educational programs on sustainability and whole building design.
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Medina tiles from StoneImpressions

Medina by StoneImpressions

September 17, 2018
The new Medina tiles from StoneImpressions let you create an extraordinary design space that celebrates Mediterranean culture. Available in luxurious Carrara marble or pristine Limestone, these intricately patterned tiles are accented with onyx or turquoise jewel tones for an exotic look.
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MAPEI’s new sound-reduction membrane

MAPEI’s new sound-reduction membrane for high-density living

September 17, 2018
MAPEI’s new Mapesonic RM high-performance acoustic underlayment is changing interior living conditions for the better. The premium rubber membrane is designed to reduce the passage of ambient and impact sound transmissions for ceramic tile and stone installations.
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