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Photo courtesy of Walker Zanger Features Departments 6 President's Message 8 Inspired by Design Designer Profile Architecture and environment influence the dynamic natural stone 58 BBG-BBGM elements used in these Rhode Island and Las Vegas interiors. Historical Feature 64 School Renovation Inspires Revival 18 Building with the Blues The brownstone Old Boys’ High Colorful, functional and dependable, bluestone continues to impress School in Brooklyn now claims clients who choose it for projects from paving and pool coping to the title of “best looking high fireplaces and veneer. Bluestone even welcomes visitors to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. school.” 68 Industry News 22 Putting on a New Face with 71 Advertising Index Thin Stone Veneer 72 Chronicles in Stone On the Cover: Natural beauty, a sense of permanence and ease of installation are some of the reasons contractors choose this natural stone option. An interior design project’s inspiration can come from virtually any source – a work of art or an eye-catching stone. In some cases, it’s the home itself that 36 It’s Only Natural: Stone in inspires the design, from its architecture to the land on which it’s built. the Green Marketplace For all of its selling points, stone must now stand more than the test of Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Granite time. Find out how the industry is uniting to tackle sustainability, environmental and safety issues.

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Features 46 Hail to the Chief! Architectural design and natural stone selection help presidential libraries preserve and reflect.

54 BSI’s Person of the Year Sit down with Building Stone Institute’s 2007 Person of the Year John Mattke to discover just how far his vision and passion for the natural

Summer 2008 stone industry reach.

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BSI President's Message Highlighting a Variety of Natural Stone BUILDING STONE INSTITUTE Margie Lechowicz, Executive Vice President 551 TOLLGATE ROAD, SUITE C ELGIN, IL 60123

Tel: 847.695.0170 N HONOR OF OUR ELECTION YEAR , , in this issue we spotlight a few of the U.S. Fax: 847.695.0174 Presidential Libraries. Regardless of varying political opinions, I’m sure we all agree Web: www.buildingstoneinstitute.org Ithat these buildings are individually and collectively a tribute not only to the men they honor, E-mail: [email protected] but also to the beauty, sustainability, practicality, functionality and elegance of natural stone. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on the advice of prominent historians and public figures, BUILDING STONE INSTITUTE 2008 OFFICERS devised this library concept for preserving presidential files as well as private papers, book collections and memorabilia. Each historical property is as unique as the man it memorial- 2008 President Robert Barden Vice President Doug Bachli izes. In much the same way, natural stone captures the historic beauty that is found domes- Immediate Past President Scott Buechel tically and internationally allowing architects, designers and builders to achieve bold and Treasurer Robert Hicken matchless looks. Secretary Thomas Schlough Throughout these pages you will find information on just some of the variety of natural stone available today. I invite you to pay special attention to the article on thin veneer and the BOARD OF DIRECTORS supplement on its application included in this issue. Please contact the BSI if you wish to receive reprints of the supplement. John E. Arnold Robert Barnes Jr. Bernard Buster George Bybee Also of note is this month’s “Chronicles in Stone,”which highlights The Jefferson Hotel in Glen Chesshir Mary Dillon Richmond, Va. – site of the 2008 BSI Study Tour, Sept. 14 – 17. I invite you to visit www.build- Duffe Elkins John Grubb ingstoneinstitute.org for details on this event, which includes some AIA approved programs. Sharad Muralidhar Rob Teel I hope that with the articles we’ve included here, we can spark your imagination and transfer to you some of the passion we feel for natural stone. If you are interested in learning PROFESSIONAL BOARD MEMBERS more about the benefits of utilizing natural stone, we invite you to visit our Web site at Robert H. Mortensen, FASLA Barry Starke, FASLA, AICP www.buildingstoneinstitute.org. Here you can learn more about our support of our members’ efforts to continually increase the quality of service, quality of products and demand for natural stone. And, as always, should you have questions about our programs, products and services, or for technical expertise regarding any aspect of composition, application or installation of natural stone please feel free to contact our office at 1-866-STONE13 (847-695-0170) and we will do our best to address your issues.

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NATURAL STONE ADDS DYNAMIC ELEMENTS TO INTERIORS Inspired by Design

By Jennifer Maciejewski

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HILE SOME In some cases, it’s the home enced the design of the home’s HOMEOWN- itself that inspires the interior interior. WERS GIVE each room of their design, from its architecture to “Our home is fashioned home a distinctive look and feel, the land on which it’s built. after Sir Edwin Lutyens’ others take a thematic approach English country manor style, to interior design, pulling Jamestown, R.I. where you take the surround- together several elements Greyledge, a six-bedroom ings and the building into con- throughout the project to create private residence in Jamestown, sideration so that it flows a unified effect. And, just as the R.I., goes to the greys, says together,”Little says. To achieve OPPOSITE LEFT: At this Las Vegas couple in the Kohler ad chal- homeowner Susan Little – hence that effect, Little incorporated residence, a Calacata Carrara marble lenged the architect to design the name. While the exterior fea- indigenous stones into many countertop holds up to a homeowner their home around a faucet, the tures Atlantic Blue granite, Indi- aspects of Greyledge’s exterior who ejnoys cooking. project’s inspiration can come ana buff limestone and South and landscape design and then BELOW: This master bathroom tub deck features walls and base of Statuario from virtually any source – a Bay quartzite as well as Vermont brought some of those outside Carrara marble supplied by Euromarble work of art, the family pet or an slate on the roof, both the color elements into the interior of S R L, Carrara, Italy. The entire design centers on its black and white Walker eye-catching stone. scheme and the materials influ- the home. Zanger basketweave floor. Photo courtesy of Ken Lopardo Photography Lopardo courtesy of Ken Photo

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LEFT: The wine cellar’s vaulted brick ceiling and Carnelian granite counters are a stunning addition to the natural stone throughout this Rhode Island home. Photo courtesy of Ken Lopardo Photography Lopardo courtesy of Ken Photo

For instance, the South Bay quartzite prominently used on

Inspired by Design Inspired Greyledge’s exterior flows first into the home’s sunroom, which features window seats fashioned out of the stone, and then into the kitchen, where the material resurfaces to create the fireplace. A raised hearth is made from polished granite. The rest of the kitchen draws its influence from an Iznik tile mural that serves as the stove’s backsplash. Breaking from the home’s grey theme, the mural features a Tree of Life, with vibrant red apples and green leaves, as well as a bold-colored peacock, a symbol of good fortune, and snails, for luck. Since she did not want a red or green kitchen, Little opted to use the Brazilian granite Ama- zon Star for the countertops. With its large, brown grain pattern and blue-hued quartz, the Amazon Star complements the mural’s bright colors without overpowering the design or creating a red or green space. “Picking stone is a process,” Little says. “I went in with an idea of what I wanted, and I can tell you that 90 percent of the time, I didn’t use it because it didn’t work. Every room is driven off of something that I liked.” For instance, the first-floor master bathroom’s design centers on its black and white Walker Zanger basketweave floor. Instead of carrying the basketweave to the edges of the room, Little used a

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Negro Marquina honed like the basketweave to create a border. Not only does the Negro Mar- quina complement the bathroom’s Indian Black granite countertops, but the black marble’s white veining creates a smooth transition from the floor to the Statuario Carrara marble slabs. To give the doorless walk- behind shower a uniform look, Group courtesy of Friedmutter Photo the installer book-matched each ABOVE: Honey onyx dominates Red Rock Casino’s Onyx Bar. Statuario Carrara slab, lining up the veining to form a continuous line.“It’s extraordinary,”says Bob BETTING ON NATURAL STONE When they decided to build the first billion-dollar resort off the Las Vegas strip, Stations Casinos knew Packard, senior project manager exactly what look they wanted to achieve with their new Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa: desert-modern, for Kenneth Castellucci & Associ- but in the vein of the classic resort architecture of the 1960s. To achieve that effect, the project’s design team, ates.“The way the veining goes up Friedmutter Group Architectural and Design Studios, pulled together a variety of materials, drawing influence a piece of marble, through the from native and imported species alike. molding and into another slab of “You’ll see the materials come up again, and those stones end up creating the story line throughout Red marble, it all looks like it flowed Rock Casino, Resort and Spa,” says Suzanne Couture, senior interior designer. “If you saw the lobby next to from the same piece.” the Grand Café and stripped them of their color, they look like completely different properties: One’s very con- Other bathrooms had similar temporary and sleek, and the other’s a bit more residential feeling and transitional. But, because we use the same stone in two completely different applications, there’s still a memory of it, and all these places feel like central features. Since Little want- they really belong together.” ed a blue powder room off the For instance, natural onyx plays prominently throughout Red Rock. Green onyx permeates the buffet, kitchen, she used an Azul Macau- both as a backlit feature at the cashier’s station and as part of a mosaic border in the food-line area. Vulcan ba granite to bring a beautiful Red onyx appears in the steakhouse’s main sculptural features as well as a backlit feature at the bar. A honey blue into the space. Another onyx dominates the Onyx Bar, with applications including light fixtures, bar tops and backlit back bars. All told, shower’s yellow flower and green the Friedmutter Group used more than 5,400 square feet of onyx in its design. leaf mosaic border tile inspired Likewise, whether it’s bush hammered, split-faced, semi-polished or honed, the Jerusalem stone color the use of Alba Di Chiara marble, family repeats throughout Red Rock’s interior, surfacing around elevator vestibules and as flooring for the which worked well due to its Grand Café. Since Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is nestled in the foothills of Red Rock Mountain, the design team beige and green hues. used indigenous red sandstone on all of the resort’s interior and exterior columns, which ties the building into To complete the look, Little its natural surroundings. To complement the red sandstone, the designers chose Teakwood sandstone with tied each bedroom to its accom- natural striations that mirror the local geography for the floor, using 70,000 square feet of the natural stone panying bathroom by matching in the casino. the fireplace surround to the The result? “It’s an exciting and vibrant casino environment,” Couture says. “It doesn’t blend in – there’s bathroom’s central stone. no way you’d miss it – but at the same time, it really feels like it’s indigenous.” Moving from the functional to the fun, Little selected a Costas RESOURCES Smeralda granite as the key material for the home’s exercise Friedmutter Group Architectural and Design Studios room, which features a full bath Las Vegas, Nev. 702-736-7477 and a swim-against-the-current www.fglv.com

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RIGHT: The Rhode Island homeowner chose the soft hues of this Italian Alba Di Chiara marble to complement a mosaic border tile in the shower. Photo courtesy of Ken Lopardo Photography Lopardo courtesy of Ken Photo Inspired by Design Inspired

pool. Though the granite on the While natural stone perme- material proved ideal for the walls is polished, Little opted to ates every corner of Greyledge, wine cellar’s counters. have the floor’s Costas Smeralda the house would not be com- “It’s a very pretty house, and sandblasted to improve traction plete without Carnelian, Little’s it’s a stunning location,”Little says. when wet. The granite flows favorite granite, which she dis- “We look west across Narran- from the pool area into the covered while working for Rock gansett Bay. Coming from Florida neighboring bathroom, which of Ages. Since Little prefers blue where we are basically flat and even includes Costas Smeralda over red tones, she chose the limestone, it’s interesting to be up cubbies for stashing towels and a variety quarried at Cold Spring north where you actually have change of clothes. Granite in Milbank, S.D. The hills and granite and shale. We sit

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ABOVE: Natural stones combine to create a warm contemporary feel in Las Vegas. Inspired by Design Inspired Photo courtesy of Walker Zanger courtesy of Walker Photo

out on our Key West patio and room, putting a modern twist watch the sunset.” on a classic French material. Chosen for its honey-colored Las Vegas, Nev. veining, the Beaumaniere lime- Out west in Las Vegas, Nev., stone floor, vanity top and show- Michele Aloe used a unique er bring a warm glow to the palette of limestones and mar- bathroom. Stainless steel insets bles to give her three-bedroom, in the master shower, reminis- three-and-a-half bathroom loft- cent of molten metal, and the style home a warm look, which quirk miter edge’s sharp, clean was no easy task, given its con- lines work together to give the temporary design. But, since space a contemporary feel. Aloe works as a showroom But using metal isn’t the only manager for Walker Zanger, she one way to achieve a contempo- knew just the right stones to use rary look. In the guest master to pull it off. suite, where the primary materi- “You can’t throw an old-world als include pebble rocks on the feel at it by any means,”Aloe says. floor and Canadian Pierre Brun For instance, to give the floors a limestone vanity tops and show- contemporary feel, Aloe had alu- er walls, Aloe mixes glass tiles minum inlays randomly placed with the limestone to give the throughout the green Seagrass room a modern flare. The glass limestone. And, just as Little tile accents resurface in the pow- brought the outside in, Aloe der bathroom, which also fea- brought the Seagrass out into the tures a honed slate water accent courtyard, tying the material into along one wall that trickles the pool and decking. down behind the toilet and Aloe also mixed metal with stainless steel vanity. Another limestone in the master bath- guest bathroom combines silver

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RESOURCES Rhode Island Residence Kenneth Castellucci & Associates Lincoln, R.I. 401-333-5400 www.castellucci.com

Champlain Stone Ltd. Warrensburg, N.Y. 518-623-2902 www.champlainstone.com

Las Vegas Residence Cold Spring Granite

Inspired by Design Inspired Cold Spring, Minn. Photo courtesy of Walker Zanger courtesy of Walker Photo 320-685-3621 www.coldspringgranite.com ABOVE: The bathrooms in this Las Vegas BELOW: Despite its modern design, the travertine mosaic walls and sim- residence utilize natural stone from natural stone fireplace adds a warm travertine to limestone. element to this home. ple details with black Wenge Precise Stone Creations cabinets and a white marble Las Vegas, Nev. vanity to create a unique con- 702-643-7755 temporary space. www.precisestone.com Instead of the silver travertine, Aloe blended a white marble Walker Zanger mosaic with a recessed channel Tile & Stone Showroom and a precast mantle made out of Las Vegas, Nev. limestone dust and concrete to 702-248-1550 construct the home’s centerpiece: www.walkerzanger.com a 23-foot floor-to-ceiling fireplace. “It’s quite a striking piece when countertops to be constructed out you walk in the house,”Aloe says. of Lagos Azul limestone, Aloe The white marble recurs in the changed her mind when she got kitchen, where the island boasts a her hands on a sample of a stun- Calacata Carrara marble counter- ning new granite: Iron Red. “It’s top. “I’ve always loved Calacata just absolutely beautiful,” Aloe marble, and I really wanted to use says. “It gave the kitchen a whole it in this house,”Aloe says.“Being different feel.” in the stone business, I wanted to The Iron Red repeats on the live with it, too, to see how hard I adjacent bar, which, though part could abuse it. A lot of people of the kitchen, is tucked under the want to do marble on kitchen metal staircase. “Precise Stone countertops, and unless you live Creations did a fabulous job on with it and understand it, it’s hard it,”Aloe says.“We have sodas and to sell it.” beer on tap, and the bar top has a “We’ve been really rough on it, mitered flat edge. That Iron Red is and it still looks great,”continues really hard, so its fabrication was Aloe, who adds that the Calacata quite a handful, but it’s beautiful. marble’s sage green veining com- “The home has an interesting plements the kitchen’s Seagrass combination of materials,”Aloe limestone floor. To give the mar- continues.“It is a little unexpect- ble a bit of texture and prevent ed, which is nice, but it is truly a any etching from becoming a warm contemporary feel.” problem, Aloe had an antique fin- A true generalist, freelance writer ish applied to the stone. Jennifer Maciejewski writes about Although the original plan anything that piques her curiosity. She Photo courtesy of Walker Zanger courtesy of Walker Photo called for the remaining kitchen can be reached at [email protected].

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BLUESTONE OFFERS COLOR, DEPENDABILITY Building with the Blues

HANKS TO A NAT- URAL STONE that not onlyT functions well in landscap- ing features such as patios, but also in more versatile and cre- ative ways – such as for countertops and flooring – the bluestone market has seen tremendous growth over the past few years. Bluestone is sold as both dimensional and flagstone, providing opportunities for use as paving, pool coping, wall veneer, stair treads, architectural facings, fireplaces, sills and – more recently – as a basic building material for churches, institu- tions, homes and businesses. The stone is available in many formats and sizes such as irregular slabs, tumbled pavers, wall rock and tumbled gravel. Peter Johnston Jr., vice president of Johnston & Rhodes Blue- stone Co. in New York – a compa- Co. & Rhodes Bluestone courtesy of Johnston Photo ny that has been exclusively quarrying bluestone since the ABOVE: This bluestone paving is variegated thermal finish accented by 1800s – says the qualities that irregular flagging paths, thermal rocked DID YOU KNOW? make bluestone appealing to edges and fieldstone walls. Bluestone is available in clients include its options for a two basic color groups: varie- OPPOSITE LEFT: Bluestone’s subtle gated (full-color) or select. Full- “full range of earth tones or the reflective quality enhances the Baltimore Visitor Center. color bluestone includes the solid blue-grey.” Additionally, blue, grey, green, brown and Johnston says the stone offers lilac tones. Select bluestone superior durability and strength. has a more consistent col- “Bluestone’s texture and abrasive- oration, with primarily steel ness make it ideal in all weather blue to blue-grey with some greenish hues.

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A STONE BY ANY OTHER NAME Often referred to as “Pennsylvania bluestone,” this natural stone’s

the Blues moniker simply doesn’t do it justice. In addition to its wealth of color – not simply blue – the stone is available outside of Pennsylvania, with deposits reaching into New York. Quarries also exist in the United Kingdom and Australia.

for a high slip-resistance paving or Because of its durability, blue- tread material,”he continues. stone can be used for not-so-tra- Photo courtesy of Johnston & Rhodes Bluestone Co. & Rhodes Bluestone courtesy of Johnston Photo And, even in treacherous cli- ditional projects, too. “We did mates, Johnston explains that some bluestone gutters a few years ABOVE: Flooring inside New York’s bluestone has staying power. “If ago,”Johnston says.“It was inter- Museum at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is Elk Brook bluestone. properly cared for, bluestone esting because, on long stretches, Building with installations can last more than the pitch of each stone was differ- 100 years,”he says.“In fact, we get ent and had to line up perfectly inquiries every year about replac- for the water to flow properly.” ing bluestone walkways in New York City that are well over a cen- Bluestone in Baltimore tury old. Most of the time, a per- When designing the 8,000- centage of the old bluestone will square-foot Baltimore Visitor be salvageable and can be re-laid.” Center, Design Collective Inc. of Baltimore was looking for a material that was indigenous to the area and would have a strong connection to Baltimore. Instead of going with the obvi- ous choice of red brick, the decision was made to utilize a historically significant material that they could use in an inven- tive way: bluestone. Unlike other typical building stones, however, there wasn’t a great deal of precedence for using bluestone as building cladding. Often, bluestone is used as an exterior paver for surrounding pools or placed on terraces. In most cases, the installation uses the common random sizes of natural shapes with a wide range

RESOURCES Design Collective Inc. Baltimore, Md. www.designcollective.com

Johnston & Rhodes Bluestone Co. East Branch, N.Y. 607-363-7595 www.johnstonandrhodes.com

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RIGHT: A pool paradise is created with bluestone coping, paving and veneer.

Photo courtesy of Peter Johnston Jr./Johnston & Rhodes Bluestone Co. of color. In this case, the architects needed large, rectangular panels with a subtle color range. Another challenge arose during the joint work. The original intent was to use a colored mortar in the joints to match the understated tone of the stone. Using several mock-up panels, the architects observed that the bluestone had such a porous quality that it wicked the colored mortar into the perimeter of the panel. Chris Harvey, a partner at Design Collective, worked for several months with contractors and vendors to get mounting, sealing and grouting processes worked out.“We set panels out for weather checks and monitored the ‘aging’ process,”Harvey explains. “Our solution was to use a colored sealant that would additionally allow for movement with the stone. The final installation also contained a water sealant.” In the end, despite the challenges, bluestone proved to be an excellent choice for the Baltimore Visitor Center. With the site located on the West Shore of Balti- more’s famous Inner Harbor, the stone’s very subtle reflective quality enhances the building’s appearance by creating a dramatic effect where the stone plays off its waterfront setting. The color range also works well with the main structure’s palette of pep- pered granite, black slate, brushed aluminum, steel and glass. Freelance writer Tom Inglesby con- tributed to this article.

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PUTTING ON A NEW FACE Thin Stone Veneer

By Mark Haverstock

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OOK AT NEW CON- effort of the University, city, state stone was used on the adjacent STRUCTION IN YOUR and federal governments. O’Hare Residence Hall, which Lcommunity and you’ll likely see The goal was to take this large Hyde also designed.“Corinthian more buildings clad in stone. parking garage and to construct it granite was also used for the Take a closer look, and you in such a way that it didn’t look bridge that provides connectivi- might find that thin stone like a parking structure. “It was ty from the parking structure to veneer is becoming the material designed to blend with the cam- the residence hall through a por- of choice on many projects. pus context, the vocabulary of the tal, which in essence is a major Contractors are choosing thin campus,” says architect Doug gateway to the campus,”he says. stone for a variety of reasons: its Hyde, who designed this structure Full-size hand laid stone was natural beauty, a sense of per- during his tenure with Einhorn originally considered by decision manence, ease of installation Yaffee Prescott Architecture & makers at Fordham, but was not a and the ability to match existing Engineering PC. “Fordham is a viable option in this case. “It was stone structures economically. stone campus and this project impossible to find real stone In response to market embraced that idea.”Hyde’s solu- masons in New York City in suffi- demands, several companies are tion was to gift wrap the structure cient numbers to economically OPPOSITE LEFT: The Minneapolis now involved in the development in stone. execute a project of this scale,”says Marriott Hotel features RealStone panels of panelized thin stone veneer Corinthian granite from Bryan J. Byrne, PhD, vice presi- installed in the lobby, restaurant and bar.

products in addition to standard Champlain Stone was chosen to dent for administration, Fordham BELOW: New York’s Fordham University or custom-cut veneer. Panel maintain continuity, primarily University.“We learned this dur- now includes an architecturally appealing parking structure featuring Champlain dimensions vary and can range in because this same variety of ing the construction of O’Hare Stone’s Corinthian granite veneer. size from 10- by 16-feet to more compact 1-square-foot pieces. These panelized systems, featured in two of the projects described in this article, give architects, designers and installers some new and attractive options when specifying natural stone.

Intermodal Transportation Facility, Fordham University Located on the campus of Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus in New York City, this five-story parking facility contains more than 1,500 parking spaces and provides shuttle services to and from the University, the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botani- cal Gardens, the Belmont-Arthur shopping district and the Metro North Rail Line. Its planning and construction were a combined Photo courtesy of Nicholas D. Lombardi, S.J. D. Lombardi, courtesy of Nicholas Photo

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LEFT: Installers put finishing touches on stone panels at Fordham University’s parking facility.

Hall. We tried to use another sys- labor and equipment needed to tem of concrete molds with full- perform this kind of work on- sized inlaid stone but the contrac- site. Also, the panelized systems tor defaulted.” cost less and create less debris on Panelized walls with thin the construction site than full stone veneer attached to the sur- bed stone installation. face were finally chosen as the Panelization also allowed all of

Thin Stone Veneer best option.“ The panels assured the stone work to be performed everything was going to stay in a controlled manufacturing together,” says Erin Brothers, environment without weather project coordinator for Cham- delays.“After completing the pan- plain Stone. “Eastern Exterior els required to enclose the build- Wall Systems spent a long time ing, our company can usually face testing our stone, confirming it a building of this size in six to would hold using this method.” eight weeks,”says project manag- Hyde notes that these panel- er Jeffrey Bartleson of Eastern ized walls ultimately achieved Exterior Wall Systems. the same look as the hand laid Champlain Stone cut pieces stone used in the construction of of the Corinthian granite, Photo courtesy of Champlain Stone Ltd. Stone courtesy of Champlain Photo O’Hare, without the amount of achieving a desired thickness of

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MOISTURE DRAINAGE AND VENTILATION Natural thin stone veneer installations are made of the same materials as any masonry wall. What installers are now realizing is that thin veneer installations also act much the same and that they need to take steps to avoid possible problems with moisture and toxic mold. “If you look at all the documentation that the Brick Industry Association puts out for brick and stone wall construction, they always specify an air space – and the reason why is that moisture passes through masonry products,” says Jim O’Neill, sales engineer for Keene Building Products. “Mor- tar absorbs water, and moisture works its way through masonry units to the other side. The problem is that in the majority of the walls that are built today with thin veneer, there is no air space. Weather resistant barriers become the sole prevention for leakage, something they were never designed to do.” Several products on the market provide that missing air space in thin stone applications. This does two things – it lets the weather-resistant building paper perform as it was designed by creating an air space on one side of it while providing an avenue for drainage and ventilation. Incidental moisture that is migrating through the wall has a place to exit the building without seeping inside because the weather resistant barrier is perform- ing properly. It has a cavity that drains through the bottom to the exterior, as well as letting air circulate, providing drying on both sides of the wall. According to O’Neill, the air space creates a capillary break. “There can be a terrific amount of moisture stored in these masonry walls. And if the masonry is touching the weather-resistant barrier without an air space, capillary action just keeps drawing it into the building,” he says. “You provide an entangled net product like our Driwall Rainscreen behind the thin stone veneer, and it breaks up the capillary action.” In parts of the country that experience frequent freeze and thaw cycles, hairline cracks in the mortar joints can exacerbate the moisture problem. These hairline cracks allow wind-driven rain to penetrate the mortar and collect within the interior wall. “Moisture eventually gets in and of course causes mold and rot,” says Kevin Lolley, sales manager for Advanced Building Products. After installing their product, Mortairvent, a ventilation cavity is created between the vapor barrier and exterior wall. The polymer core mesh creates airspace, while the filter fabric blocks mortar droppings from seeping into this newly formed cavity – and still allows moisture to pass through. The combination of drainage and ventilation eliminates the threat of toxic mold. When it comes to flashing for commercial projects, copper is the material of choice. “It’s a little more expensive, but it’s the only metal that’s completely resistant to all the acids and alkalis that are present in fresh mortar,” Lolley explains. “When you’re building a school, court building or any of the commercial structures we deal with, you’re talking about a 100-year structure, so you don’t want flashing that’s going to fail in 10 or 20 years.”

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LEFT AND OPPOSITE RIGHT: Construction detail of thin veneer panels being assembled at EEWS facility in Bethlehem, Pa.

3 1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄4 inches. “Then it became our responsibility to work the stone further, knocking off the perimeter arris and arranging

Thin Stone Veneer the stone in the Ashlar pattern as seen on the finished panels,” Bartleson says. “We first created a mock-up panel, which was approved by the architect, and used as our control sample for the remainder of the project to ensure consistency.” Prefabricated wall panels for this project were comprised of six-inch 16-gauge galvanized 3 studs, sheathing, a ⁄4 inch mud bed with lath, thinset and the Photo courtesy of Eastern Exterior Wall Systems Wall Exterior courtesy of Eastern Photo Corinthian granite stone veneer. BSI3102_Summer08 6/17/08 1:48 PM Page 27

Photo courtesy of Eastern Exterior Wall Systems

Panels were assembled in the angles,” Bartleson says. “Every Eastern Exterior Wall Systems panel connection is unique from manufacturing facility in Bethle- project to project as panel sizes, hem, Pa.“The panels in this par- weights and deflection criteria ticular case had approximately a may change. Therefore all panel 10-day shop life cycle due to the connections are engineered and amount of wet goods used,” are somewhat job specific.” Bartleson says.“This is to say there By using the same ratio of was a lot of time spent curing.” small, medium and large stone in The material needed to developing the pattern, consisten- attach the panels in the field is cy from panel to panel was main- usually independent from the tained. After erection was com- 3 panel itself. “In this particular pleted, the ⁄4 inch joints between case, the panels were attached the panels were eliminated using a using an assortment of shelf color matched silicone caulk and angles and ‘T’ bolts which were backer rod.“It’s nice to be able to attached to the precast first and offer architects and engineers an then welding the panels to the alternative means to the labor BSI3102_Summer08 6/13/08 1:18 PM Page 28

LEFT: A front view of the university’s O’Hare Residence Hall reveals a close match to the parking facility.

intensive process in applying field stone,”he says. Bartleson notes that this pro-

Thin Stone Veneer ject was a very unique challenge for his company. Trying to mimic field-installed stone without com- promising the overall look was difficult.“Having to compete with the restraints of the panel size rather than having a continuous wall canvas to work with posed an assortment of obstacles,”he says. “It took some time to develop the system that we used in our shop for manufacturing these panels, Photo courtesy of Nicholas D. Lombardi, S.J. D. Lombardi, courtesy of Nicholas Photo but we eventually ironed out the flaws. I think the finished product speaks for itself.” Despite the large learning curve, it proved to be a very straightforward process – and the finished product met or exceeded expectations. “The goal was to build something attractive and ManassasManassa Granite & Marble is lasting – something that’s a part of owned aand operated by four the campus context instead of veteraned Stone Carvers who work to create beautiful works being just a big parking structure,” including signage, sculpture, Hyde says. Byrne agrees. “The replication, ornamental details, garage has been well received both church furnishings, and more. for its functionality and its aes- By combinig modern and thetic impact. The extra effort was traditional carving techniques, the team is able to tackle any worth it given its proximity to the project! main entrance to the campus.”

Our works include: Marriot Facelift MARINE CORPS MUSEUM The Minneapolis Marriott -Quantico, VA PRINCETON UNIVERSITY City Center Hotel originally fea- -Princeton, NJ tured a 1980’s style interior that CIA INSCRIPTION needed to be made more contem- -Langley, VA porary. “There were no program changes – it’s just basically a phi- For more information, please contact: Manassas Granite & Marble losophy of change that Marriott Carving & Restoration Team decided at the corporate level 10115 Residency Road about the look and function they Manassas, VA 20110 wanted in their hotel restaurants, 703.369.7544 bars and lobbies,” according to [email protected]

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Photo courtesy of RealStone Systems RIGHT: Columns at the Marriott are clad in Sierra Sandstone Shadowstone.

designer Byron Kermeen from Walsh Bishop Associates. “The existing interior at this location didn’t fit the model.” Stone was chosen as the new interior wall covering. According to Kermeen, the use of stone was a nod toward Minnesota’s North- woods. For cost reasons, a Real- Stone System thinstone veneer product was chosen. Cladding the columns in stone was about one- third the cost of wood. RealStone System’s Sierra Sandstone Shadowstone, a variety of quartzite, was specified by the

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RIGHT: About 3,000 square feet of stone were used in the Marriott renovation. Thin Stone Veneer Photo courtesy of RealStone Systems courtesy of RealStone Photo

architects at Aumiller Youngquist stone continues to be one of our The veneer material used PC and Walsh Bishop Associates more popular products used in comes as a 6- by 24-inch panel to renovate the lobby, restaurant both the commercial and resi- of dry stack ledgestone, which is and bar. Minnesota Brick & Tile, dential markets in a wide variety composed of individual stone a RealStone Systems distributor, of applications for interiors and veneer pieces stacked and supplied approximately 3,000 exteriors,” explains Mike Ryan, adhered together to form stan- square feet of stone for the pro- national marketing manager for dardized one-square-foot panels. ject. “Sierra Sandstone Shadow- RealStone Systems. Grout or mortar between the

STICKING WITH THE RIGHT VARIETY OF MORTAR Thin stone veneer is always the star of the show, but what about the supporting cast? Unfortunately, mortar selection is not always given proper consideration in planning for construction projects. Choosing mortar is just as important as choosing the thin stone veneer itself – mortar accounts for up to 17 percent of the wall’s visible surface and is the “glue” that holds the stone in place. “Installers should choose some type of modified mortar, either a latex or a polymer acrylic to enhance the stickiness and lessen the amount of sag,” says Stan Harwell, mid-Atlantic and northeast sales manager for Amerimix. Sag refers to the tendency of the stone to slide down the wall or shift position as a result of its weight. Temperature differences are also a consideration. “If you’re putting the backing or setting mortar against a cold concrete block wall, you’re probably going to want to add some kind of accelerator, and you’ll want to heat the water to increase mortar temperature,” Harwell says. “In the summertime, when it’s hot and the sun is beating down on a block wall with no moisture in it, you’re going to want an additive to hold the water in longer.” Installation in northern climates is affected by seasonal temperature extremes. “You’re going to want mortar with good entrained air content in the 8 percent to 12 percent range,” he explains. “That’s going to help with freeze-thaw issues.” Harwell also suggests that installers consider the extensibility of the mortar — how much will it shrink in relation to the backing material. “You can get hazing and cracking behind it, which opens up the possibility of water penetration.” Most pre-blend companies, including Amerimix, have a product made especially for thin stone veneer. “You don’t need a lot of strength in this application; what you need is good bonding capabilities and good flexural strength,” Harwell explains.

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RIGHT: RealStone panels merge together to form a 90 degree corner with ease.

the buildings with limestone buildings in that condition” veneer – using limestone was More than 30,000 square feet actually part of the original of Kansas Cottonwood sawn Photos courtesy of RealStone Systems

Thin Stone Veneer building plans. In addition, the split-face thin veneer was uti- project includes roof replace- lized in the renovation. “It was ment, restoration of stained glass sawn to specific lengths and windows and updates to the heights, so it wasn’t random,” interiors. The project goals were Barnow says.“The cut stone was to restore, preserve and extend fabricated in two standard sizes the lives of these buildings. and profiles.” “That kind of architecture was According to Eric McBride, very unusual in a block building president of John McBride Con- from the ’50s,”says Kent Barnow, struction, some of the block had managing partner of U.S. Stone deteriorated over the years, which Industries.“It’s a great case study had been patched with Portland of what’s possible, even with lime mix. “We covered that with

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RIGHT: The Cathedral of the Ozarks in Arkansas has a bright new look thanks to limestone veneer facing.

BELOW: More than 30,000 square feet of Kansas Cottonwood sawn split-face veneer was utilized in the renovation of the Cathedral Group on Arkansas’ JBU campus. Thin Stone Veneer Photo courtesy of U.S. Stone Industries courtesy of U.S. Stone Photo

some paper backed lath,”he says. project was completed after “The limestone was installed like seven months. JBU raised the RESOURCES typical veneer, putting on the $6.1 million total cost, with $1 Fordham Intermodal ground coat and then the stone in million matching grants from Transportation Facility an Ashlar pattern.”Veneer to cover both the Mabee Foundation and Project Architect: Doug Hyde, AIA the concrete openings and trim the Kresge Foundation. Design Firm: Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture & Engineering PC were thinned down by sawing Mark Haverstock is a freelance writer them to size at the site. Albany, N.Y. in Boardman, Ohio. He has published www.eypaedesign.com/ The project started in early more than 500 magazine articles on a Installer: Eastern Exterior July 2007, and the bulk of the variety of topics. Wall Systems Inc. Bethlehem, Pa. Jeff Bartleson, Project Manager www.eews.com General Contractor: Jeffrey M. Brown Associates New York, N.Y. Michael McAleer, Project Manager Stone Supplier: Champlain Stone Ltd. Warrensburg, N.Y. www.champlainstone.com

Marriott Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn. Architects: Aumiller Youngquist, PC www.aypc.com Walsh Bishop www.walshbishop.com General Contractor: Shingobee Builders Inc. Loretta, Minn. http://shingobee.com Stone Supplier: RealStone Systems Troy, Mich. www.realstonesystems.com

John Brown University Restoration, Arkansas Stone Supplier: U.S. Stone Industries LLC Prairie Village, Kan. www.usstoneindustries.com Contractor: John McBride Construction

Photo courtesy of U.S. Stone Industries courtesy of U.S. Stone Photo Gravette, Ark.

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STONE INDUSTRY RALLIES TO COMPETE IN GREEN MARKETPLACE It’s Only Natural

By Nancy Moreland

ROM THE STARK building that is more environ- building construction is projected SPLENDOR of Stone- mentally responsible and more to increase to $60 billion by Fhenge to the towering elegance profitable,”than an average build- 2010.* According to the FMI, the of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, ing. A “profitable” building reduces significant growth in green con- natural stone has always been operational and “people” costs, struction has gradually shifted the building material of choice which translates into energy sav- perception among construction when architects wish to create a ings and increased productivity company owners, architects and lasting impression. Modern due to fewer sick days. Achieving engineers. The industry increas- architects and builders select an environmentally responsible ingly has realized that green build- stone for many of the same building may include using locally ing capabilities are essential to qualities their ancient forebears sourced and/or recycled materials, best practices. FMI’s Overview did: beauty, durability and low selecting energy-efficient products identified three forces behind the maintenance. Few building and positioning a building to take green building movement: materials stand the test of time advantage of climate. • Unprecedented level of as well as stone. As the green movement gains government initiatives For all of its selling points, momentum, products and ser- • Heightened residential natural stone must now stand vices touted as environmentally demand for green more than the test of time. friendly are flooding the market- construction Today’s architects, builders and place. Furthering the trend is the • Improvements in consumers are influenced by an knowledge that supplier, builder sustainable materials. increasing awareness of the and architect responsiveness to responsible use of resources and demands for green methods and Selling Stone’s a desire to create healthy envi- products translates into another Sustainability ronments in which to live and form of green: profit. Stone’s legacy as a natural work. They are raising the bar In a 2008 U.S. Construction building material is something the on all building materials, includ- Overview, FMI (management industry can bank on.“It’s a mate- ing stone. consultants and investment rial built by nature to last,” says bankers to the construction president and chief operational Building Momentum industry) projected that $21.2 bil- officer of Cold Spring Granite Ashley Katz, a communica- lion of all new nonresidential con- Company John Mattke. He serves

OPPOSITE RIGHT: Stone’s longstanding tions consultant at the U.S. Green struction will employ the use of as co-chair of the Natural Stone reputation for durability and low Building Council, defines a green green building principles. In * Source: McGraw-Hill Construction Analytics, maintenance is complemented by versatility. building as a “high performance another report, the value of green SmartMarket Trends Report 2008

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LEFT: Despite allegations to the contrary, independent studies have proven that granites such as this Golden Oak variety do not harbor bacteria or emit dangerous Natural levels of radon.

Council (NSC), a group of busi- Some in the environmental nesses and trade associations that movement say stone can never be have come together to promote considered sustainable because it’s the use of genuine stone in com- not renewable. Jack Geibig, a mercial and residential applica- senior research associate at the

It’s Only tions. Mattke feels that stone’s Center for Clean Products and longstanding reputation for dura- Clean Technology (CCPCT) at bility and low maintenance is now the University of Tennessee – complemented by versatility. With Knoxville, disagrees. He worked computer-aided equipment and with the NSC on an operational other modern manufacturing process impact study to develop techniques, stone can meet nearly guidelines for environmentally any architectural need, including responsible use of stone. molding, door knobs, staircases, “The longevity of stone, the alcoves and even toilets. And, in low maintenance of stone, the rel- some climates, the material’s nat- atively clean way in which it’s pro-

Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Granite Granite courtesy of Cold Spring Photo ural ability to moderate tempera- duced compared to something like ture can also contribute to build- PVC siding ...I think there’s a ing efficiency. place for stone in the green build-

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MIA STARTS FUND TO FIGHT ATTACKS ON GRANITE The Marble Institute of America (MIA) recently announced it has created the “Truth about Granite Fund” to help finance a campaign to stop allegations attempting to link granite countertops to the threat of cancer. The fund was launched with a $5,000 inaugural gift from the Natural Stone Council (NSC) and a matching ing movement. I do see it as a pledge from Cold Spring Granite of Cold Spring, Minn., says Jim Hogan of Carrara Marble Company of Amer- more sustainable material,”he says. ica and the current president of MIA. “We know who is behind the spate of misinformation and why they are doing it – to discredit granite and Industry Response push the sales of quartz-based synthetic stone countertops,” Hogan says. “The misinformation campaign is being driven through front groups that purport to be consumer advocates but are merely trying to create con- The stone industry has not sumer fears about natural stone. We must aggressively fight the unfounded fear mongering to reassure the been idle during the upsurge in all public.” things green. In 2005, NSC Calling the anti-granite campaign a major threat to the granite portion of the natural stone industry, Hogan formed its own Committee on says MIA has already invested $50,000 of unbudgeted funds to stem attempts to scare consumers about Sustainability, comprised of granite. He says that amount could increase dramatically by year’s end. industry representatives charged “It is important that we have all the legal, technical, public relations and marketing/advertising tools we with focusing on sustainability need to protect the good name of granite and to reassure consumers that granite is as safe as it is beautiful, issues and planning and executing durable and practical,” Hogan explains. initiatives. Mattke serves as the In a letter to MIA members, he stressed that the anti-granite campaign could create substantial financial committee’s chair. According to losses for the industry if it is not challenged aggressively. Mattke, the committee and the “Your support is vital,” Hogan said in asking for immediate pledges for the fund from quarriers, fabricators, distributors and others in MIA and the rest of the natural stone industry. NSC are developing programs to The Truth About Granite Fund will be a special segregated account with expenditures overseen by the MIA strengthen stone’s position within executive committee. the green marketplace. And For more information, visit www.marble-institute.com. they’re not working alone.” Sus-

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partnered with an independent, third-party research facility, the

Natural Center for Clean Products and Clean Technology, in 2007. The Center works to create, assess and promote cleaner products and cleaner technologies to min- imize pollution and to encourage sustainability. Jack Geibig spearheaded the

It’s Only project. Over the course of a year, he surveyed 1,400 U.S. quarries and operations to evaluate impacts from transportation, resource consumption, water releases and operational methods. During the survey, Geibig visited 15 quarries with different types of stone. Overall, he was pleasantly surprised “at how non-impactful the quarrying practice is – there’s very little chemistry involved and on-site water doesn’t accumulate.” He also noted that, because stone is at the surface, quarrying isn’t as environmentally destruc- tive as mining. Geibig concluded Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Granite Granite courtesy of Cold Spring Photo that the stone industry was very similar to many other industries. ABOVE: Homeowners whose kitchens tainability is universally recog- ally recognized as contributing He explains, “There’s a lot of boast granite surfaces need not worry about the emission of radon gasses. nized as an important issue, and I toward is as a locally sourced variation – the size of the com- Shown here: Carnelian granite from Cold have yet to run across anyone in material. As LEED continues to pany is often key,”as to how sus- Spring Granite’s Milbank, S.D., quarry. our industry who has been develop, many in the industry tainable their practices are. unwilling to help,”Mattke says. believe stone could eventually The Center is processing The industry is also taking contribute to generating LEED the information to create life- steps to achieve a stronger stand- credits for building and material cycle data and comparative ing with the U.S. Green Building reuse, low volatile organic com- information allowing architects Council’s (USGBC) Leadership pound (VOC) emissions, and a and designers to weigh the in Energy and Environmental variety of other LEED categories. environmental impacts of Design (LEED®) Green Building using stone versus other mate- Rating System™. LEED, a third- Benchmarking Best rials. Additionally, it will devel- party certification program, is a Practices op strategic sustainability goals benchmark for the design, con- The Natural Stone Council’s for the industry and a plan to struction and operation of green first initiative was an intensive improve outreach to the envi- buildings. LEED recognizes a data-gathering mission to estab- ronmental and green building building’s performance in five lish environmental best practices communities. areas of human and environ- for natural stone industry oper- mental health: sustainable site ations. Environmental bench- Spreading the Word development, water savings, marking helps industries As part of its efforts, NSC energy efficiency, materials selec- evaluate the environmental, developed a Web site to promote tion and indoor environmental health and performance factors the use of natural stone: quality. At the present time, the of operations in relation to best www.geuinestone.com. The site only LEED credit stone is gener- practices. To achieve this, NSC includes this description of stone’s

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environmentally friendly attribut- A naturally occurring gas, nization called BuildClean has es:“an enduring life-cycle, durabil- radon results from decaying conducted a study of radon levels ity, ease of care and maintenance, radium found in some stone from a granite countertop. It recyclability and quarry and man- and materials such as concrete, claims that at least one of its test ufacturing best practices.” cement and gypsum. Radon is results showed higher than nor- Communication tools will be measured in units called pic- mal levels of radon being emitted created from the data collected ocuries per liter (pCi/L) – the from the countertop. BuildClean’s by CCPCT. Information will be unit of radon concentration in funding by synthetic stone pro- available late summer 2008 on the air. The U.S. Environmental ducers, Silestone and Cambria – www.genuinestone.com and will Protection Agency (EPA) has direct competitors to the granite be distributed to design and established four pCi/L as the safe industry – makes the organiza- architectural trade associations. standard for indoor air. It advis- tion’s study results suspect, The survey data will also be dis- es homeowners to increase ven- according to those in the natural seminated in the form of mater- tilation at levels above four. stone industry. ial fact sheets and case studies The Marble Institute of However, as a follow up to featuring companies employing America (MIA) is taking the the BuildClean study, which environmentally sustainable best lead to address the radon issue,-- aired on KHOU Channel 11 in practices. because it is closely connected to Houston, William J. Llope, a According to Mattke, the stone the countertop industry. L. L. Rice University physics profes- industry was intentionally cautious Chyi, PhD, professor of geo- sor, independently reviewed about jumping on the green band- chemistry and environmental dozens of academic studies that wagon.“We learned early on about geology at the University of considered 95 different varieties the dangers of ‘greenwashing’ – Akron in Ohio, conducted MIA’s of granite. The good news for making unsubstantiated claims most recent testing in 2008. Chyi the natural stone industry and about how green a product is. studied 13 popular granites used We’ve been preaching patience to throughout the United States. the industry and are careful about These granites are believed to what claims are made until we can represent approximately 85 per- support them with data that the cent of the granite countertop architectural and design commu- market in recent years. nities will relate to,”Mattke says. Chyi’s tests measured the From his perspective as a amount of radon that each gran- researcher Geibig notes, “Their ite type would add to the interior mandate with us was to be thor- of a 2,000-square-foot home with ough and to bring out the truth.” 8-foot ceilings. According to his results, granites currently found in Addressing Health the U.S. marketplace are insignifi- Concerns cant contributors to radon levels If the growth of green building in the home. Based on the test presents opportunities, it has also results and EPA standards, the brought challenges. Concerns over MIA concluded that the most indoor air quality are fueling some popular granite countertops pose of the green industry’s growth and no health hazard to homeowners. Stone & Rock Supply, Inc. have generated considerable atten- The test results are available on tion, particularly in the countertop MIA’s Web site: http://www.mar- Providing a large selection of 2818 Lombardy Lane marketplace. As a result, the gran- ble-institute.com/industryre- all natural stone, gravel, and Dallas, TX 75220 ite industry is working to address sources/radontesting_u- soils for your building and Phone: 214.350.6781 two negative perceptions sur- akron2008.pdf. landscape needs. Fax: 214.350.6818 rounding granite countertops – If granites currently in the U.S. that radon emissions from granite marketplace have been proven to countertops could be harmful to a be insignificant contributors to person’s health and that granite radon levels in the home, then countertops are difficult to clean where is all the controversy com- and may even harbor bacteria. ing from? A new nonprofit orga- www.chesshirstone.com

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its consumers: He found that 92 chemical emissions.”In particular, of a granite countertop to a per- of the 95 granites tested emitted the tests look for VOCs. “We see son’s radon exposure relative to

Natural little or no radon. Llope’s find- some of these chemicals coming the rest of the materials present in ings may be found at: http://wj- off stones that have been finished, a home. But the general con- lope.rice.edu/SaxumSubluceo/. glazed or grouted. Typically it’s not sumer is unlikely to understand Carl Smith, chief executive from the stone itself, but from how radon works and may not officer of Greenguard Environ- things used in conjunction with have all the facts.” mental Institute (GEI) says his stone,” Smith comments. Stone’s For their own piece of mind, company hasn’t done radon test- long history as a building material Mattke’s company, Cold Spring ing and has no plans to. “Radon may provide some peace of mind. Granite, hired Daniel J. Steck,

It’s Only is much more difficult to look at. “It’s been around a long, long PhD, a physics professor at Saint In-home testing is tricky; how time. It’s one of the materials we John’s University, to measure are you controlling what might know the most about, compared radon in its granites back in 1989. be coming out of the basement, to other materials,”says CCPCT’s Steck’s report stated that, “Even for example? The fair thing to Jack Geibig. In regard to radon, for heavy installations of your say is that, while there’s been Geibig feels it’s wise to “compare granitic materials, the radon con- some suspicion around radon and contrast” those concerns with centrations due to these materials from granite, the presence in the synthetics “that we don’t have are much less than from similar small amount of granite used compositional information on.” sized areas of other building indoors is still controversial and “Most people in the granite materials.”Steck went on to say,“I not empirically clear-cut.” industry understand the facts believe that it is reasonable to say According to Smith, Green- about radon,” Mattke says, “and that the materials tested pose no guard has tested a “considerable realize that it is very difficult to significant radon risk.”While the amount of stone and granite for establish the specific contribution information presented by Steck indicates that the granites tested emit “insignificant amounts of radon,” Mattke predicts that the entire industry will be required to publish more stone test data regarding radon in the future. Other allegations claim that granite might harbor bacteria and even encourage mold growth. The MIA contends that granite is, in fact, extremely resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew because of its low poros- ity. In 1999, the stainless steel industry asked O. Peter Snyder, PhD, of the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management, to perform a bacteria study on common countertop materials. Six countertops made of different materials (granite, stainless steel, laminate, wood, tile, concrete) were inoculated with E. coli bacteria. The countertops were then “cleaned with typical household detergents after which residual bacteria counts were taken,” according to Chuck Muehlbauer, technical director of MIA. Snyder reported that natural

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granite demonstrated strong Embracing cleaning advantages over most Accountability

Natural other countertop surfaces. Gran- With concerns about ris- ite’s bacteria count reduction ing energy costs and dimin- was second only to stainless ishing resources, the green steel, but it was 160 times supe- building movement won’t rior to the next closest material. likely be a passing trend. The The report can be found at: stone industry can pride itself http://www.natural-stone-interi on facing the issues head on. ors.com/countertop- “Whether we are dealing

It’s Only surfaces.html. with questions regarding envi- In 2006, MIA contracted with ronmental responsibility and Snyder to run another bacteria sustainability or challenges study. This time, Snyder tested related to health and safety, it’s four unsealed natural stones up to the stone industry to (three granites and one marble) bring the truth out and let Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Granite Granite courtesy of Cold Spring Photo using methods similar to his earli- people make their own deci- er test. He concluded that typical sions,”Mattke says. ABOVE: According to 2008 test results, stone countertops were easily san- Nancy Moreland of ConveyMore Com- granites currently found in the U.S. itized to meet FDA standards to marketplace are insignificant contributors munications (www.ConveyMore.com) to radon levels in the home. Based on the reduce bacteria contamination. writes on a variety of topics for business, test results and EPA standards, the MIA The full study may be viewed at: concluded that the most popular granite healthcare, government and academia. countertops pose no health hazard to www.marble-institute.com/indu She may be reached at homeowners. Shown here: Agate granite stryresources/bulletins.cfm. from Cold Spring Granite. [email protected].

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Hail to the Chief! ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND BUILDING MATERIAL SELECTION HELP PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES PRESERVE AND REFLECT

By Richard Bennett

Photo courtesy of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY IS NOT a Alibrary in the traditional sense, but rather a repository for preserving and making available the papers, records, collections and other historical materials of each president of the United States since Herbert Hoover. Each is strategically located in accor- dance with the personal senti- ments and history of the individual president and each is distinct in its style and vision. Today, 20 presidential libraries and museums are scattered across the country. Eight are operated under the National Park Service, state or privately funded direction. Eleven have been created under Library courtesy of FDR Presidential Photo National Archives and Records Association (NARA) supervision, Franklin Delano by white columns. The facade is ABOVE: FDR lays the corner stone of the original building designated for official use and one – the Richard Nixon Roosevelt finished with earth-toned indige- during his presidency. Library – was converted from pri- Perhaps the best illustration of nous fieldstone and slate. The cor- OPPOSITE LEFT: Six types of stone tile vate control to the NARA system. the reflective relationship of man ner stone of the original building create the flooring at the Lincoln The 12 NARA supervised and building is in the site that designed for official use during his Presidential Library. facilities represent in succession inspired the creation of the Presi- presidency was actually laid by every president from Herbert dential Library and Museum sys- FDR. Hoover to Bill Clinton and ensure tem. The Franklin Delano Roo- The choice of Dutch Colo- that each subsequent president sevelt (FDR) Presidential Library nial design and Hudson Valley henceforth will have his records located in Hyde Park, N.Y.,sits on fieldstone point to Roosevelt’s converted to the presidential the grounds of the National His- admiration for, and connection library system. NARA presidential torical Site encompassing the one- to, the pragmatic sense of aes- libraries and museum complexes time family estate of the 32nd thetic function inherent in the are designed and maintained as president. Situated in the Duchess simple lines and modest preten- accessible, objective, educational County region of the Hudson sions of the building philoso- and inspirational living tributes. River valley, the library traces its phy of the early settlers of that Central to the theme and concept, design and construction region. The ideals evident in essence of each existing and all to the direct involvement and both his preference of construc- future NARA supervised presi- vision of President Roosevelt. tion design and his philan- dential libraries is the symbolic Derived from an original sketch thropic gestures hint at the correlation of location, architec- by the president, the building example of the American values tural design and building materi- draws heavily upon the quaint from which his latter blueprint al to the personal characteristics architectural style of local Dutch for social and economic recov- and historical achievements of the Colonial tradition. Roosevelt drew ery emerged. presidential honoree. Each is the first plans for the library and designed to reflect and preserve worked closely with government Harry S. Truman the essence of the former leader. architect Louis Simon to finalize The Harry S. Truman Presi- Although all of the libraries max- plans. Horseshoe shaped with the dential Library and Museum imize the aesthetic utility of steel, three connected wings overlook- located in Independence, Mo., glass, wood and stone, four ing a landscaped patio, the farm- reflects the stubbornness and libraries rely heavily on the quali- house style features a wrap- hard-line determinism synony- ties of natural building stone to around, open porch with an mous with the personality of the achieve lasting effect. overhanging roofline supported 33rd president and of his home

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RIGHT: Exterior walls of Truman’s library are clad in Indiana limestone. Libraries Photo courtesy of Bruce Mathews/Harry S. Truman Library S. Truman Mathews/Harry courtesy of Bruce Photo

state. Primary architect Edward distinct turn to a more modern deposits in formation, age and Neild of Louisiana drew plans interpretation. The single-story utility, Bedford – or Salem – for the structure. Neild had been block with basement design limestone is primarily used for the architect for the Jackson boasts exterior walls clad in Indi- high-end exterior construction.

Presidential Presidential County Courthouse in Kansas ana limestone and a covered Indiana limestone is promi- City, which was built when Tru- entrance supported by six sym- nent in historical buildings such man was a county judge. The metrical columns constructed of as the Empire State Building and architectural design and choice the same natural stone. the Pentagon, as well as on mod- of building material for Tru- The limestone quarried in ern designs such as the United man’s archive complex imitate the Bloomington region of cen- States Holocaust Memorial his predecessor’s instinct for the tral Indiana is distinguished for Museum and the current con- metaphoric value of simple its superior quality. Similar to struction of the latest rendition straight lines but demonstrates a other Midwestern limestone of Yankee Stadium.

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BELOW: A meditation area is part of the Eisenhower library campus where buildings are clad in Kansas limestone.

Dwight D. Eisenhower story building of similar construc- The Dwight D. Eisenhower tion and appearance. Both struc- Presidential Library and Museum tures are visually conceived to rep- is located in the 34th president’s resent the “Ike’s” unique mix of childhood home of Abilene, Kan. Midwestern plains self-sufficiency, Appropriately dedicated on Veter- West Point military efficiency and an’s Day 1954, the complex honor- Washington, D.C., political acu- ing perhaps the ablest and most men. The Kansas limestone used universally renowned United States for the exterior cladding creates a wartime military leader since sense of stateliness and serenity George Washington was the third consistent with the late president’s NARA sanctioned addition to the personal demeanor. It is similar in presidential library system. It fea- color, texture and durability to the tures two separate structures for popular building stones of other the library and museum, designed Midwestern states such as Indiana by architect John E. Brink. and Minnesota. The light earth- The library is a two-story, rein- toned stone used for the complex forced concrete structure in a was quarried from surface rock modern design distinguished by deposits dating in the western seamless exterior lines of Kansas part of the state to the Mississippi- limestone cladding and anchored an period of the Paleozoic Era by interior facades of imported and in the eastern section of the Mediterranean matched in-laid state to the Pennsylvanian and marble. The museum is a single- Permian periods. Photo courtesy of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library Presidential & Museum courtesy of Dwight D. Eisenhower Photo

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LEFT: Kansas limestone creates a sense of stateliness for the Eisenhower library. Libraries

Herbert Hoover Though Herbert Hoover pre- ceded Roosevelt as president, his library was actually the fourth to be added to the NARA system. The Herbert H. Hoover Presiden- tial Library and Museum located

Presidential Presidential in West Branch, Iowa, near Iowa City, was dedicated in 1962. The library and museum, in similar fashion to Roosevelt’s memoriam, are housed within the grounds of the 31st president’s National His- toric Site, which commemorates his childhood home and influ- ences. Also located in the complex Photo courtesy of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library Presidential & Museum courtesy of Dwight D. Eisenhower Photo are his birthplace cottage, his

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RIGHT: Ashlar Iowa sandstone is part of the modest design of the Hoover library.

father’s blacksmith shop and a

Quaker meeting house, all repre- Library Presidential courtesy of Herbert & Museum Photo H. Hoover senting Hoover’s humble begin- nings and conservative American upbringing. The library and museum are housed under one roof, and the building – in keeping with the president’s simple back- ground – is traditional in design. The exterior of the single-story building re-creates on a larger scale the appearance and feel of the Quaker architectural style. The structure is home-like in appearance with an inviting attached portico of white columns and trim and deep-set, heavy, wood-trimmed windows painted white. The desired effect of modest pretense is achieved perfectly by the use of a cladding of Ashlar buff-colored Iowa sandstone. Sandstone is popular as a building stone for its weather resistance, general durability and aesthetic appeal. Iowa sandstone is colored in the softer, lighter tones of the upper plains region, which is lacking in the iron oxide and manganese colorants that create the red and purple striations char- acteristic of sandstones in the southwestern plains states.

Abraham Lincoln One of the most popular presidential libraries, the Abraham Lin- coln Presidential Library, opened its doors in April 2005 under the administration of the Illinois His- toric Preservation Agency. The accompanying museum opened a few months later. Until 1970, Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., was the designated “Lincoln Museum.”The buildings are located in Springfield, Ill., in the historic

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RIGHT: Hudson Valley fieldstone and slate are indigenous stones used in the design of the FDR library.

BELOW: The limestone on Lincoln’s library had to match the Sugar Creek limestone of the original Old State Capitol. Libraries Photo courtesy of FDR Presidential Library courtesy of FDR Presidential Photo

downtown section, near many had to make the steel structure other Lincoln cultural sites. larger in order to use it. We finally When the architects of the found the stone with the correct Abraham Lincoln Presidential density, color and profile in Italy. Library and Museum, HOK Called Selina Gold, it was actually

Presidential Presidential (Hellmuth, Obata and Kass- quarried in Egypt and fabricated abaum) of St. Louis, Mo., looked in Italy,”Patrick explains. for inspiration, they found it The main library and muse- nearby at the Old State Capitol um columns at the front entry where Lincoln delivered his are also made of the Selina Gold famous House Divided Speech limestone. The flooring in the addressing the polarizing issue of museum also utilizes six varying slavery in 1858. It was also in this stone tiles in the design. building that Lincoln served his All of the presidential libraries final term as a state lawmaker combine private and public fund- from 1840 to 1841. It was here, as ing with architectural design and a lawyer, that he pleaded cases visual imagery to reflect and pre- before the state supreme court serve for future posterity the until 1860. And it was here, in the human characteristics and histor- Illinois House Chamber in May ical achievement of the select few 1865, that his body was returned who are called to serve at the from Washington, D.C., prior to highest level of civic responsibility. final burial in Springfield’s Oak In each structure, the specific use Ridge Cemetery. of building materials commiserate The entrances of the library with the essence of the former and museum buildings feature a president honored by its use is rotunda reflective of the dome on essential to its mission. the Old State Capitol State His- Perhaps Hoover grasped the toric Site. Built from 1837 to 1840 significance and eternal value of on the central square in Spring- the NARA Presidential Library field, the Greek Revival style build- System’s purpose and goal best ing was constructed of Missouri- in his speech at the dedication of quarried, yellow Sugar Creek his library and museum: “When limestone. The design for the Lin- the members of the Congress coln Library specified that the created these presidential limestone match that of the Old libraries, they did a great public State Capitol; however, Sugar service. They made available for Creek limestone was no longer research the records of vital peri- available. According to Project ods in American history – and Manager Tim Patrick, the hunt for they planted these records in the a comparable limestone of the countryside instead of allowing designated thickness was extensive. their concentration on the “We found some native stone seaboard…” that was the right color, but not Richard Bennett is an Atlanta-based the right thickness. We would have freelance writer. Photo courtesy of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Lincoln Presidential courtesy of Abraham Photo

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Person of the Year BSI Names 2007 Person of the Year

S A PASSIONATE MEMBER of Minnesota’s Cold Spring Granite Ateam for more than 14 years, John Mattke lives and breathes the natural stone industry. Perhaps it’s his far-reaching vision for the industry’s future or his commitment to debunking myths and misinformation about natural stone that make his fervor contagious. From any standpoint, Mattke’s dedication to promoting the industry has not gone unnoticed. As a result, Building Stone Institute (BSI) has named him its 2007 Person of the Year. Recently, Mattke shared his thoughts about the value of BSI, his history and the industry with Building Stone Magazine.

What do you see as the benefits of belonging to BSI? Networking, sharing information, learning, supporting, innovating, growing – none of these things can happen in a vacuum. I am proud to be a part of the shaping of our industry by working with other companies to provide a positive influence.

What do you want others in the industry to know about BSI? There are people within the organization who have ambitious ideas, which have translated into plans that the organization is set to carry out. And, like anything that is worthwhile, you won’t get much from the BSI if you aren’t willing to invest of yourself, your time, your energy and your support. An uninvolved membership is no membership at all. If Photo courtesy of BSI Photo you do get involved, you will be met by a large group of quality people who are ABOVE: John Mattke (left), named Building Stone Institute’s 2007 Person of the Year, accepts his award willing to give of themselves to help you from last year’s winner John Grubb. succeed in business and/or your career.

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Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Granite

ABOVE: John Mattke feels natural stone monuments are an important use of stone.

What are your thoughts or gained experience at the executive level – in reactions to being named BSI’s operations (both fabrication and quarries), Person of the Year? and sales (primarily on the memorial side of It is an honor for me to represent the BSI the business). I became president and chief and its members as Person of the Year and flat- operating officer in April 2004. tering to be recognized as such. I am genuine- ly passionate about the opportunities in front What is the most rewarding of the industry as a whole; I am proud of the aspect of your position at CSG? role the BSI and its membership will play in I focus my energies primarily on realizing them and glad to be a part of it. On enhancing and shaping the culture of the the flip side, there are many within the organi- organization, strategy and brand building, zation deserving of recognition, and I am developing strength in people and processes humbled that I was the one chosen for 2007. I and looking for ways to build on our corpo- am already looking forward to presenting the rate strengths to enhance shareholder value. Person of the Year award for 2008, so I have the I truly love it all, but if I had to choose, my opportunity to personally recognize the favorite part of the job is seeing the potential accomplishments of another BSI member. in people and watching them realize it. I thrive on building the enthusiasm of people How long have you been in the who are learning and accomplishing. stone industry? Briefly share your journey from beginning to How would you describe your present time. years in the stone industry? I began my career with Cold Spring Gran- I have seen all aspects of it, and I believe it ite Company (CSG) in 1994. Prior to that is an exciting time for the industry. We have time, I spent about five years working on the been very fragmented, not only as individual CSG account for a marketing firm that CSG companies but as stone associations and oth- used, so I was already somewhat involved and ers related to stone. Now, I see stronger com- familiar with the company’s businesses prior mitment toward unity within the industry to becoming an employee. At CSG, I started in and considerable energy by individual com- marketing and, through various job changes, panies and associations toward proactively

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Person of the Year

Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Granite

ABOVE: Tributes to those who have served and improving and growing the industry as a must be addressed at a variety of levels. Our sacrificed for the United States, such as the FDR and Korean War memorials in Washington, D.C., are some whole. I also like the growing emphasis on company has plans to address each of these of the projects most meaningful to BSI’s Person of the doing the right things – whether economical- areas. The BSI, through its own programs and Year John Mattke. ly, socially or environmentally relative to how its affiliation with the Natural Stone Council, companies are being managed. It is positive is addressing most of them as well. and very refreshing. What are your goals for the How long has CSG been natural stone industry’s future? a part of BSI? I have long been a proponent of creating Our company is a long-time member. I a unified stone industry, sharing a common don’t know the first year we joined, but I voice with the strength and conviction to would not be surprised if we were one of the take responsibility for its own future. The charter members of the BSI. There were a few only thing holding us back is us, and we are years prior to my arriving at Cold Spring starting to make some real progress toward Granite when the company did not belong, creating that unified environment. I would but for the vast majority of the years BSI has like to see the stone industry double in size been in existence, CSG has been a part of it. before I retire, and I see no reason why that shouldn’t happen. What do you see as the main issues facing the natural stone Of the stone projects you’ve been industry currently, and what are a part of, what are your favorites your plans to address them? and why? I could devote an entire issue to this topic. I think all stone is beautiful in its own way, However, competition from competing prod- and I can think of many projects that are visu- ucts, misinformation and misperception ally awesome. However, I am partial to the about our industry and our materials, the memorials in Washington D.C. – FDR, Kore- scale and scope of the green building move- an War Memorial – and the many other state ment, lack of continuity in our messages to and federal tributes to those who have served customer/consumers, regulatory issues, labor and/or sacrificed to create and preserve our issues, a generally sluggish economic situation way of life in the United States. Those have the in the United States – all are important and most meaning to me.

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Designer Profile International Firms Unite to Design with Stone By K.K. Snyder Photos courtesy of BBG-BBGM

NTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE Founded in 1984 and 1987 respectively, AND INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM today the combined firm has offices in New IBBG-BBGM often uses natural stone to York City; Shanghai, China; Sydney, Aus- complete or enhance its high-profile pro- tralia; Washington, D.C.; and Scottsdale, jects. Known for designing hotels, resorts, Ariz. They have completed projects around corporate and investment office buildings, the world, including many that incorporate residential high rises, mixed-use complexes natural stone into interior design. BELOW: Five-colored star marble floors in the The and restoration projects, the company’s port- Partner Amy Jakubowski says BBG- New York Palace Hotel’s entry are just one way BBG- folio proves that the firm’s artistic staff rec- BBGM frequently uses natural stone in its BBGM incorporated natural stone into the luxury building’s interior design. ognizes the aesthetic lure of natural stone. building interiors to embody and reinforce

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RIGHT: The spa at The Carlyle features cobbled stone walls that transform the space into a haven of meditative relaxation for residents.

conceptual ideas “rather than as a material for its own sake.”The firm’s designers have utilized stone just about everywhere, including on walls, floors, thresholds, countertops, bathrooms, kitchens, public spaces and even on furniture and accessories. “Some of the stones that best lend themselves to interior design include limestone, slate, granite and marble,”says Jakubowski, who began her career with BBGM Interiors as a senior designer in 1996 and was pro- moted to partner in 2003.

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Designer Profile

LEFT: Tapered columns faced with fieldstone frame a lounge area in The Lodge at Turning Stone.

“Limestone is a smooth, soft stone that provides a touch of elegance, while slate appeals for its warm and earthy tone and texture,” Jakubowski explains. “Granite is most commonly used for countertops or tabletops, and marble offers a classic beauty with its natural variations. All natural stones have a place in the interior environment, and it is best to use each special characteris- tic of the stone to enhance the design.” BBG-BBGM was recently commissioned for the $12 million renovation of The Man- sion Rooms at The New York Palace Hotel, a landmark luxury property known for unparalleled splendor and spectacular views. Natural stone was used generously throughout the renovation, including for elegant five-colored star marble floors in the building’s entry. Crema Valencia, Arabesca- to oro and Port Laurent marbles are accented by red granite and are designed in the spirit of grand European rooms. “This is a very urban high rise, and we wanted to create a relief from the city, giving a naturalistic feel. The stone provides warmth, and the variations of the slate are beautiful,”says Jakubowski, who in her tenure with the firm, has designed and directed a wealth of important projects for Fortune 500 clients such as Morgan Stanley, Pfizer and Paine Weber. Natural stone is a popular choice among many BBG-BBGM clients as well because it is durable for daily living and regarded as a “high-end” luxury material, she adds. Beauty, durability and longevity make natural stone an excellent material for interiors. The use of stone is a classic approach to a design esthetic used for cen- turies because of its handcrafted look and feel. Since stone is available in many one-of-

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RIGHT: BBG-BBGM created a dramatic and inviting double-height lobby in The Lodge at Turning Stone.

a-kind colors and patterns and can be cut into any shape and size desirable, flexibility in its application exists, Jakubowski says. Another recent BBG-BBGM project, The Lodge at Turning Stone, nestled among the rolling hills of upstate New York, is designed to offer guests an unparalleled experience of luxury. Glass walls coupled with rustic fieldstone piers and interlocking pieces of cedar shiplap cover the hotel’s facade. Just inside, visitors are welcomed in the dramatic and inviting double-height lobby, whose scale and décor evoke a private mansion. Grace- fully tapered columns faced with fieldstone frame a relaxed lounge area. And a stone- clad fireplace is a welcoming draw to the Great Room, where even the coffee and side tables feature natural elements. In Turning Stone’s Presidential Suite, sleek honed Jerusalem marble floors are complemented by the soft, white quartzite wall tiles whose soft sheen reflects light, adding a gentle sparkle to the room. The vanity tops are crafted of white marble with amber veins and rest beneath the dramatic demi-vaulted ceiling. “With Turning Stone, we put heavily tex- tured stone up against wood, done in a classic style,”Jakubowski says. Still elegant but with a different feel, The Carlyle is another BBG-BBGM project utilizing natural stone. A 39-story condominium tower located in the heart of downtown Min- neapolis on the banks of the Mississippi River, The Carlyle represents the city’s first residential tower, offering urban luxury living found in cities such as New York or Chicago. BBGM provided The Carlyle with interior design services, transforming the residential tower into an elegant living environment.

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Designer Profile

RIGHT: Sleek honed Jerusalem marble floors are complemented by soft white quartzite wall tiles in the presidential suite at The Lodge at Turning Stone.

The use of natural stone is first seen at the concierge desk, where frosted ribbed glass and white Carrera marble glow in soft shadows. The ceiling, cropped before it meets the wall, seems to be floating over the geometrically pattered marble floor. The Carlyle’s spa was also designed with natural elements in mind; lighter toned woods and cobbled stone walls transform the space into a haven of meditative relaxation for residents. One of the greatest benefits of designing with natural stone is the versatility of how it can be used, Jakubowski says. The strength and durability of natural stone lends itself to interior usage. “Natural stone can be cut into fanciful shapes, applied in intricate patterns, carved into moldings and used as composite surfacing materials,” she says. “Each stone type has unique characteristics and the designer’s imagination will uncover the next unique use.” K.K. Snyder is a freelance writer and editor based in Albany, Ga. She can be reached at kkondeadline@hot- mail.com. RESOURCES BBG-BBGM New York, N.Y. 212-888-7667 www.bbg-bbgm.com

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Historical Feature Neighborhood Revival Follows School Restoration By Christina B. Farnsworth Photos courtesy of Ross Muir

LEFT: Designed by James W. Naughton and built in 1891-92, the Boys’ High School is a fine example of the Romanesque Revival style.

HE OLD BOYS’HIGH SCHOOL has illustrious alumnae: author TIsaac Asimov, composer Aaron Copeland, singer Lena Horne, home-run hero Jackie Robinson and author Norman Mailer. Less recognized is the school they all attended. Boys’ High School is deep in the heart of Brooklyn’s Bedford Stuyvesant (known more simply as “Bed-Stuy”) neighborhood. Its site at 832 Marcy Ave., stretches a city block from Madison Street to Putnam Avenue. Today, following its careful $4.5 million exterior renovation in the mid 1990s, old Boys’ High School, Brooklyn, N. Y., has reclaimed its title of “best looking high school” in New York City. Its renewal also served as a catalyst to revitalize the now beautiful brownstone row- houses surrounding the school, a revitalization process that accelerated in 2000. Architect Frederick Bland, FAIA, AICP, says the exterior-only renovation took more than a year. All the while, school was in session. In 1996, the restoration won a Building Stone Institute Tucker Award.

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Bland says the work on the school served (1891) and P.S.9, are all designated as city ABOVE: Boys’ High School won a 1996 Building Stone Institute Tucker Award for the yearlong exterior as a tutorial to neighborhood residents liv- landmarks. But Boys’ High School is also renovation that took the school from blight to beautiful. ing in surrounding brownstone homes and on the National Register of Historic Places. facing similar restoration issues. Evidently The school was built mid-way through a the lessons stuck – Boys’ High School is the housing boom that lasted from 1880 to headquarters for the annual Bedford- 1920, a period when Romanesque as well as Stuyvesant House Tour and arts/crafts fair. Neo Greco and Queen Ann styles captivat- The 29th annual house tour took place in ed builders. Boys’ High School, as well as the October 2007. Masonic Lodge; The Renaissance and The Designed by James W. Naughton and Alhambra apartments; and Fulton Park built in 1891-1892, the school is a fine were all designed to be reminiscent of Lon- example of the Romanesque Revival style. don’s Bloomsbury Square. Naughton (1840-1898), the superinten- The looming five-story school flaunts all dent of buildings for Brooklyn, was the grand Romanesque details: rounded responsible for all of Brooklyn’s school windows, turrets, gables and a tower. Mate- buildings built during his tenure from rials used include an elongated, orangey-red 1879 until his death. The Girls’ High brick; brownstone; and terra cotta, Bland School (1887), the Boys’ High School says. The terra cotta, often a weak point on

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LEFT: The renovation of Boy’s High School, built from a type of sandstone called brownstone, is credited by many for saving its Brooklyn neighborhood.

was patched with this stucco-like material. The severely damaged brownstone was replaced with stone correctly oriented. In some ways, it is amazing that the historic school thrives. When television first debuted in the 1950s, Bedford Stuyvesant was the home of Jackie Gleason’s bus driver character and his family and friends in the iconoclastic series The Honeymooners. Just old buildings, was in surprisingly good con- a few years later, Bed-Stuy fell on hard times. A More dition, he says. The neighborhood had some rocky years Economical The original masons, building with with race riots, arson, poverty and decline in native brownstone, Bland says, were the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s. Director WayTo Move unaware that the direction of the stone’s Spike Lee has set many of his films, includ- Your Stone grain mattered greatly to its longevity. Bland ing 1989’s “Do the Right Thing,” in Bed- is managing partner of the architectural Stuy. Famed comedian Chris Rock also grew firm Beyer Blinder Belle and was the part- up in the neighborhood. ner-in-charge of the renovation. Whether one calls it gentrification or revi- Brownstone, a type of sandstone, talization, the old Boys’ High School restora- installed against its grain eventually delami- tion is a beautiful part of an historic area, the nates, as rain penetrates, freezes and dam- lynchpin of the area’s revitalization. ages the porous stone. Some brownstones Christina B. Farnsworth is an award-winning real are denser than others, depending on the estate writer and author who divides her time between quarry. Bland noted it would be important Tucson, Ariz., and Washington, D.C. Call us for any rate quotes to the longevity of the restoration to lay up you may need to move your new stone in the same direction as it was stone by rail in containers. quarried. In the past, many masons laid the RESOURCES stone vertically, rather than horizontally. In Beyer Blinder Belle other words, much of the Boys’ High School Architects & Planners LLP RE Transportation, Inc. brownstone had been laid perpendicular to New York, N.Y. 141 South Avenue, Suite 205 its natural orientation, which made the 212-777-7800 Fanwood, NJ 07023 stone more vulnerable to delamination. www.beyerblinderbelle.com Where replacement is prohibitive, Tel: 908.322.4100 impossible or inadvisable, repair for brown- Integrated Conservation Contracting Inc. Elizabeth, N.J. Fax: 908.322.4145 stone calls for creating a stucco-like mixture 908-352-9099 Cell: 908.370.7556 of ground-up brownstone with which to [email protected] coat and restore the brownstone surface. Integrated Conservation Resources Inc. Because not all of the stone on the school New York, N.Y. www.re-trans.com was damaged, the stone with minor damage 212-947-4499 www.icr-icc.com

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StoneWork ite Manufacturers Association as Official and first to introduce the concept of natural Symposium Sponsors. StonExpo’s Official Endorsers are stone floor restoration and maintenance.” Vitoria Stone Fair/Milanez & Milaneze and In 2007, Green was awarded the Vince Announced Marmomacc/Veronafiere. Miglorie Lifetime Achievement Award recog- The 2008 StoneWork Symposium will This year’s show will feature new, expand- nizing him as a pioneer in the industry. He be held Sept. 11-14 in historic Barre, Vt. The ed international pavilions on the show floor; a credits his dedicated employees, loyal cus- 8th annual open gathering of the Stone new slate of conference sessions; and the all- tomers and banks that trusted him as well as Foundation, a community of stonemasons new StonExchange area featuring industry his family, including his two children who and others involved with stone, stonework professionals sharing problems/solutions in work side-by-side in the business.“Our 30th and stone art offers a program of interesting an informal setting. Also new this year, Ston- birthday might be behind us,” Green stated, and informative presentations and demon- Expo is co-locating with the 2008 AIA Las “but we are looking forward to 30 more.”For strations, lively discourse, camaraderie and Vegas Product Show on Oct. 16. more information visit www.buyVIC.com. conviviality. Historical stonework and quar- StonExpo 2008, the 21st edition of the ry tours as well as workshops in dry stone show, will be held October 15-18 at the Man- BSI Presents Designer walling, stone letter carving and traditional dalay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. lime mortars are available. For more information about StonExpo, visit Education Series This year the symposium occurs in con- www.stonexpo.com or call 972-536-6440. junction with the 11th Barre Granite Festival. Sandstone For information, visit www.stonefounda- VIC International Held at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West tion.org, or call 505-989-4644. Celebrates 30 Years in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Aug. 26, participants in the Industry will see sandstone installation demonstrations BSI to Sponsor and learn more about the fabrication and StonExpo 2008 On May 28, 1978, Vic Green started quarrying as well as care and maintenance of working from an old metal building and the sandstone. Plus, guests will gain an under- BSI is an Official Sponsor of StonExpo living room of his home. Deciding it was standing of sustainability issues and be treated 2008, the No. 1 stone industry event in the time to move up in the world, he drove his to a private tour of Taliesin West. This exclu- United States. The highlights of this new old Chevy to the bank and was able to bor- sive property is closed to the public and will partnership include discounted exhibit row $500 on it. He made the first month’s be open for DES program participants only. space rates and conference registration rates lease payment on an office and warehouse For more information and to learn how for all BSI members. space, bought used office furniture, rented a to register visit BSI’s Web site at www.build- Attendee and conference registration for typewriter and declared himself “in busi- ingstoneinstitute.org. StonExpo is now open at www.stonexpo.com, ness.” Unfortunately, within two weeks the and exhibits admission is again complimenta- building was determined to be unsuitable M S International Inc. ry. Members of BSI will be able to register for and he had to find another location. conferences under the Sponsoring Organiza- At his first trade show in Cincinnati, virtu- Opens Distribution tion member rates, which are heavily dis- ally his entire inventory was in his 10- by 10- Center counted through late September. Conference foot booth, which delayed shipment of any M S International Inc. (MSI), importer packages and pricing, including the discount- purchased materials until the show was over. and distributor of natural stone, announced ed rates, range from $60 for an individual Over the years, he has faced many busi- that it has opened a new distribution center seminar to $300 for the full conference pack- ness challenges including facing disgruntled in Houston, Texas. The facility is expected to age, including all seminars, two workshops employees who vowed that they would put be fully operational beginning June 1. The and exhibits admission. him into bankruptcy and witnessing several state-of-the-art, 180,000-square-foot distri- Those interested in exhibiting at StonExpo competitors who have sold to investment bution center and showroom located on will also find benefit in BSI’s sponsorship with groups. But VIC International is still here, more than 12 acres will be one of the largest discounted exhibit space rates. Plenty of great and Green retains 100 percent ownership of natural stone facilities in the country. locations are still available, but StonExpo is the company. This new distribution center, in addition quickly gaining momentum and currently “Recently, I saw something on television to one in Dallas, will allow MSI to signifi- boasts a show floor that is 85% sold. about companies that have experienced diffi- cantly broaden its inventory of natural BSI joins the ranks of the Marble Insti- cult times in their history and survived,” stone, porcelain, ceramic and quartz sur- tute of America, the Natural Stone Council, Green said. “They were called ‘companies of faces and better serve its customers in the the American Monument Association, destiny.’ VIC International is a Company of Southwest region. The new facility adds to Canadian Stone Association, Elberton Gran- Destiny. We are a very innovative company MSI’s national reach with distribution cen- ite Association, National Building Granite that has developed a long list of firsts in the ters across the country. For more informa- Quarries Association and Northwest Gran- industry, such as first catalog, first newspaper tion visit www.msistone.com.

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StoneFest’08 Learning Opportunities Alexandra Morosco, Morosco Fine Arts, is serving as director of StoneFest’08. The theme of the event is Building Bridges. The event, which runs Sept. 17-20, at the Marenakos Rock Center in Issaquah, Wash., is the fourth annual gathering of craftspeople whose passion is stone. This educational venue offers a unique experi- HITTING THE ROAD WITH AKEMI’S MOBILE TRAINING UNIT ence for the stonemason, the carver, archi- The new Mobile Training Unit from Akemi is the ultimate support system for fabricators, crafts- tect, landscape designer or simply those who men, architects and designers who desire hands-on training in seaming, repairing, restoring, main- love to work (and play) with stone. Stellar taining and color matching stones. Learn how to get professional results from the experts at Akemi. teams of professionals from the natural In support of distributorships across the United States and Canada Akemi is now scheduling stone industry create hands-on learning dates for training. Contact National Sales Manager Robert Theofield at 1-877-GO-AKEMI to projects, short presentations, demonstra- inquire about scheduling dates with the Mobile Training Unit. tions and audio/visual talks and discussion Akemi owner Sal Banchitta and Managing Director Sharron Bauer will demonstrate product forums. 2008 instructors include: use and application in the Mobile Training Unit at the BSI Fall Study Tour, Sept. 14-17 in Rich- MASONRY mond, Va. Visit www.buildingstoneinstitute.org for details about the event. • Patrick McAfee, Dublin, Ireland • Bobby Watt, Ottawa, Canada NSC Environmental human health and performance aspects of LETTER CUTTING & Benchmarking Study their operations in relation to best practice. ARCHITECTURAL CARVING Update Activities undertaken by CCP staff include: • Karin Sprague, R.I. Conducted site visits of 15 stone quarries • Peter Atilla Andrusko, In 2007, the Natural Stone Council in 10 states, including quarriers and fabrica- Portland,Ore. (NSC) Sustainability Committee engaged tors of marble, granite and limestone. These • British letter cutter Nathen in a partnership with the Center for Clean visits and interviews with quarry managers Blackwell Products (CCP) to assess current industry were subsequently used to inform the devel- • Keith Phillips, Tenino, Wash. operations relating to dimensional stone opment of an appropriate data collection SCULPTURE production. This year’s effort culminated instrument. • John Fisher, Pietrasanta, in the development and initial analysis of Developed, tested and distributed a Nat- Italy/California the most comprehensive survey to date of ural Stone Sustainability Benchmark Survey • Sabah Al-Dhaher, Iraq / Seattle, the natural stone industry’s practices. With to more than 1,300 quarry and processing Wash. this baseline of data, the industry now has facilities covering both quarry and stone • David Miller, Eugene, Ore. the foundation upon which to base factual processing operations. Coordinated several • Alexandra Morosco, Whidbey and robust research on the life-cycle com- survey support mechanisms, such as a web- Island, Wash. parisons of stone to other architectural based survey FAQ and follow-up requests TOOLS OF THE TRADE products, as well as areas of likely best from NSC-member trade associations. • TROW and HOLDEN (BSI practices for the industry to promote fur- Created and implemented a corrective Member Company) Randy Potter ther environmental improvements. In action plan designed to increase the number Barre, Vt. effect, this venture has launched the natur- of survey responses and improve the overall • A Cut Above Distributing al stone’s journey to the doors of the green quality of individual responses. Company, Van Nuys, Calif. building market. Designed an interactive database to store submitted industry data and to facilitate the BSI Member, Richard Rhodes, Rhodes Accomplishments analysis required to create the life-cycle Architectural Stone, Seattle, will give three Over the last year, the CCP has worked datasets. AIA Accredited Lectures on Stone Specifica- closely with the Sustainability Committee of Organized a communications subcom- tion, The Sacred Rules of Freemasonry, and the NSC to establish environmental bench- mittee to emphasize and focus on develop- The Grain of Stone: Implications for Design marks for key operations throughout the ing effective outreach materials and efforts and Fabrication. natural stone industry. Environmental to the key audiences, including the green Visit www.stonefest.org for a download- benchmarking is the process through which building industry. This committee identified able PDF registration form. an industry evaluates the environmental, several immediate priorities to develop,

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including brochures, topical presentations on sustainability, and other items. Revised already existing NSC materials (e.g., CES presentation for AIA continuing education units) to reflect the current emphasis of the NSC to Sustainability, authored two articles, a Stone Expo session proposal, and a brochure on stone and sustainability. Provided staff research support for emerging industry issues, such as radon, at the request of the Sustainability Committee. Updated the Advisory Committee on research to date, and solicited feedback on STONE ‘HOBBIT HOUSE’ WINS AWARD drivers, trends, and issues important for Archer & Buchanan Architecture Ltd. was selected by the American Institute of Architects product selection in their design and speci- (AIA) as one of the 15 recipients of the 2008 Small Project Awards. This award program empha- fications processes. Their recommendations sizes the merit of small-project design; the translation of best disciplinary practices, advance- were incorporated into the plan for Year 2 ments and elements into current projects and processes; and strives to raise public awareness research and deliverables. of the value that architects bring to any project, regardless of budget, size or scope. Although the number of companies The winning submission, Hobbit House, was built for an avid and serious collector of J.R.R. responding was limited, the overall quality of Tolkien books, manuscripts and artifacts. The client desired the construction of a home for a the data was exceptional. The thoroughness Hobbit, with a design based on Tolkien’s writings and imagery. Located in the countryside near Philadelphia, Pa., this cottage was built for the display and archives of the owner’s valuable and detail provided by respondents demon- Tolkien collection. The structure’s stone was taken from a derelict portion of an existing 18th- strates support for the sustainability goals and century dry stacked fieldstone wall running through the property. efforts of the NSC. In addition, sufficient data

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were submitted to characterize limestone, 29 Advanced Building Products 17 Flynn Stone 10 MK Diamond Products, Inc. P.O. Box 98 RR2, Box 2228 1315 Storm Pkwy granite and sandstone quarrying and produc- Springvale, ME 04083-0098 Lakewood, PA 18439 Torrance, CA 90501-5041 Phone: 800.252.2306 Phone: 570.446.0844 Phone: 310.257.2812 tion. Data for marble production is still being Fax: 207.490.2998 Fax: 570.448.2014 Fax: 310.257.2812 sought due to the limited number of quarries www.advancedflashing.com www.flynnstonerocks.com www.mkdiamond.com 5 Anasazi Stone Co., Inc. 33 MortarNet USA in the United States. CCP staff is in communi- 7486 E. Adobe Drive 53 Gallegos Corp. 541 S. Lake St Scottsdale, AZ 85255 P.O. Box 821 Gary, IN 46403-2408 cation with the remaining marble quarries and Phone: 480.585.9882 Vail, CO 81658 Phone: 800.664.6638 Fax: 480.585.9884 Phone: 970.926.3737 Fax: 219.939.3877 expect to supplement the marble data soon. www.anasazistone.com Fax: 970.926.3727 www.mortarnet.com UT will begin compiling the datasets early 42 Barden Stone, Inc. www.GallegosCorp.com 12 North Carolina Granite Corporation 1557 Cherry Lane 67 GranQuartz L.P. 151 Granite Quarry Trail in June. The final datasets will quantify the Memphis, TN 38117 P.O. Box 2206 Mount Airy, NC 27030 Phone: 901.683.8264 Tucker, GA 30085 Phone: 336.786.5141 environmental costs, benefits and impacts Fax: 901.763.3850 Phone: 770.621.5200 Fax: 336.786.6984 associated with stone production operations www.bardentstone.com Fax: 770.621.9771 www.ncgranite.com 43 Building Stone Institute www.granquartz.com 30 RealStone Systems and will be used in upcoming work and by 45 551 Tollgate Road, 53 Halquist Stone Company 560 Kirts Blvd. Suite 120 49 Suite C N51 W23563 Lisbon Road Troy, MI 48084 the industry to inform the development of 57 Elgin, IL 60123 Sussex, WI 53089 Phone: 248.614.6613 Phone: 866.786.6313 Phone: 800.255.8811 www.realstonesystems.com management and operational strategies to Fax: 847.695.0174 Fax: 262.246.7148 www.buildingstoneinstitute.org 66 ReTrans promote overall improvement. www.halquiststone.com 141 South Ave. Suite 205 44 Bybee Stone Co., Inc. www.apachestone.com Fanwood, NJ 07023 BSI is a proud Member of the Natural P.O. Box 968 63 Hanley-Wood/StonExpo Phone: 908.322.4100 Bloomington, IN 47402 6191 N. State Highway 161 Fax: 908.322.4145 Stone Council. Phone: 812.876.2215 Suite 500 www.re-trans.com Fax: 812.876.6329 Irving, TX 75038 www.bybeestone.com 7 Rocky Ridge Stone Company Phone: 972.536.4000 29 Pugh Cemetery Road 50 Cee Jay Tool, Inc. Fax: 972.536.6404 Crossville, TN 38571 CSI Introduces BIM P.O. Box 7698 www.stonexpo.com Phone: 931.484.7158 Loveland, CO 80537 20 Hobart Stone Dealers Fax: 931.484.7161 AudioCast Series Phone: 970.962.9594 759 – 765 Conklin Road www.rockyridgestoneco.com Fax: 970.962.9074 Binghamton, NY 13902 www.ceejaytool.com 55 Siloam Stone, Inc. The Construction Specifications Institute Phone: 607.723.0834 315 N. 7th Street 13 Champlain Stone, LTD Fax: 607.723.0836 Canon City, CO 81212 (CSI) has launched an AudioCast series focus- P.O. Box 650 26-27Hohmann and Barnard, Inc. Phone: 719.275.4275 Warrensburg, NY 12885 30 Rasons Ct Fax: 719.275.9050 ing on Building Information Modeling (BIM). Phone: 518.623.2902 Hauppauge, NY 11788-4206 [email protected] Fax: 518.623.3088 Phone: 631.234.0600 www.siloamstone.com “BIM is an evolving technology that www.champlainstone.com Fax: 631.234.0683 IBC TexaStone Quarries often is vaguely defined and little under- 41 Chesshir Stone www.h-b.com P.O. Box 38 2820 Lombardy Lane 38 House of Stone, Inc. Garden City, TX 79739-0038 stood throughout the industry,” said CSI Dallas, TX 75220 3528 Fruitvale Ave Phone: 432.354.2569 Phone: 214.350.6781 Bakersfield, CA 93308 Fax: 432.354.2669 Executive Director and CEO Walter Mar- Fax: 214.350.6818 Phone: 800.304.6135 www.texastone.com www.chesshirstone.com lowe. “CSI’s new AudioCast series will fea- Fax: 661.326.1082 70 Tri State Stone & Building Supply, Inc. 39 Colorado Flagstone, Inc. www.houseofstoneinc.us 8200 Seven Locks Road ture national and international experts who P.O. Box 63 35 Indiana Limestone P.O. Box 34300 Masonville, CO 80541 301 Main Street Bethesda, MD 20827 will clearly explain to average practitioners Phone: 970.203.1072 Oolitic, IN 47451 Phone: 301.365.2100 how BIM affects the way they do their jobs.” Fax: 970.669.8836 Phone: 812.275.3341 Fax: 301.365.5524 [email protected] Fax: 812.275.3344 www.carderock.com The free series, will be posted to 15 Connecticut Stone Supplies, Inc. www.ilco.com 14 Trow & Holden 138 Woodmont Road 21 Johnston & Rhodes Bluestone Co. 45 South Main Street http://audio.csinet.org on the first and third Milford, CT O6460 1 Bridge Street P.O. Box 475 Phone: 203.882.1000 East Branch, NY 13756 Barre, VT 05641 Mondays of every month. Each episode will Fax: 203.882.1991 Phone: 607.363.7595 Phone: 800.451.4349 address BIM best practices and will general- www.ConnecticutStone.com Fax: 607.363.7894 Fax: 802.476.7025 1 Cumberland Mountain Stone, Co. www.johnstonandrhodes.com www.trowandholden.com ly run between three and eight minutes. 389 Flagstone Lane 32 Keene Building Products 51 Vinci Stone Products P.O. Box 297 P.O. Box 241353 798 Marriottsville Road “BIM is blurring the traditional lines Crossville, TN 38557 Mayfield, OH 44124 Marriottsville, MD 21104 among architecture, engineering and con- Phone: 800.334.7719 Phone: 440.605.1020 Phone: 410.442.4000 Fax: 931.484.6329 Fax: 440.605.1120 Fax: 410.442.4001 struction disciplines, creating a new view of 3 Delaware Quarries www.keenebuilding.com www.vincistone.com 6603 Route 202 49 Lyons Sandstone 25 Vogelman West Associates the built environment and its participants,” P.O. Box 778 2439 CR 37 E P.O. Box 921 New Hope, PA 18938 Lyons, Colorado 80510 Avon, CO 81620 said Marlowe. “This series will help every Phone: 800.533.4954 Phone: 303.823.5659 Phone: 970.949.4138 segment of the industry gain better insight Fax: 215.862.1680 Fax: 303.823.0173 Fax: 970.845.7605 www.delawarequarries.com [email protected] www.vogelmanwest.com into BIM, including architects, CAD opera- IFC Delta Stone www.lyonssandstone.com OBC W.F. Meyers 2276 South Daniels Road 59 MS International, Inc. 1017-14th Street tors, product manufacturers and others.” Heber City, UT 84032 2095 N. Batavia P.O. Box 426 The bimWITS AudioCasts will be avail- Phone: 435.654.3336 Orange, CA 92865 Bedford, IN 47421 Fax: 435.654.3337 Phone: 714.685.7564 Phone: 812.275.4485 able online through the CSI Web site www.deltastoneproducts.com Fax: 714.685.7569 Fax: 812.275.4488 61 Diaz Stone and Pallet, Inc. www.msistone.com www.wfmeyers.com (http://audio.csinet.org/), the buildingSMART RR2 Box 205 28 Manassas Granite & Marble, inc. 67 World Wide Stone Corp. Kingsley, PA 18826 10115 Residency Road 15275 N 83rd Place alliance Web site (www.buildingsmartal- Phone: 570.289.8760 Manassas, VA 20110 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 liance.org) and iTunes. You don’t need an Fax: 570.289.9958 Phone: 703.369.7544 Phone: 480.734.2303 www.diazstoneandpallet.com Fax: 703.369.9727 Fax: 602.438.6888 iPod to hear CSI’s AudioCast – you can listen 24 Door County Custom Stone, Inc. [email protected] www.durangostone.com 2670 Stone Road 31 Meshoppen Stone, Inc. online through your computer. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 P.O. Box 127 For more information, visit Phone: 920.825.7557 Meshoppen, PA 18630 Fax: 920.825.7515 Phone: 570.833.2767 www.csinet.org or call 800-689-2900. www.doorcountycustomstone.com Fax: 570.833.2180 www.meshoppenstone.com

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