Manual of Natural Stone: Modern Usage of a Classic Building Material

Manual of Natural Stone: Modern Usage of a Classic Building Material

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ISBN-10: 3955535231 · ISBN-13: 978‑3955535230 · 2020

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Natural stone is one of the oldest building materials in existence, but it also has enormous potential for modern architecture. When used appropriately, natural stone effortlessly fulfills the current requirements for a modern building material. It is sustainable and, from a life-cycle perspective, extremely economical. With the necessary expertise, it is possible to create extraordinary buildings ranging from solid stone to mixed constructions all the way to natural stone curtain facades. This manual focuses on the design fundamentals for construction with natural stone as well as on manufacturing techniques and construction details. A catalogue of detailed guidelines provides conceptual solutions for the relevant connections between building components. A large selection of international example projects illustrates the transformation.

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