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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leaving his sporting goods business behind, Rick Klassen collaborated with partner Roy Hughes to open Kootenay Granite Inc. in the remote area of Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.
