Award Winning Projects Featuring Natural Stone
Learning Objectives:
- Explore innovative ways natural stone is being used in today’s architecture and interior design.
- Examine the options for and importance of material selection and mockups.
- Review sustainable attributes of natural stone including durability, long life cycle, and renovation capabilities.
- Demonstrate a plan to create a more alluring connection to nature in your next project by incorporating natural stone.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course is part of the The Natural Stone Academy
Below are a set of links to building type studies from Architectural Record, which are in-depth analyses of particular kinds of buildings, with photos, drawings, specifications, detailed descriptions, and design solutions. Click on each link below, read the article then complete the quiz to earn your credit and certificate of completion.
Each year, the Natural Stone Institute's Pinnacle Awards honor projects whose innovation, beauty, and craftsmanship represent the best use of natural stone. For this course, we have selected three 2019 Pinnacle Award winning projects notable for their ingenuity, sustainable attributes, and material selection. Featured here are an education center, a private residence, and a historic building renovation.
MODULE I
London House
Revitalizing a century-old architectural landmark
MODULE II
Arizona State University
CNC machinery helps create unique stone design for Arizona State University facility
MODULE III
LA Residence
Pursuing a personal passion for stone
Photo courtesy of Natural Stone Institute
Las Vegas Rocks Metaquartzite
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