Hardscape Course Bundle
Non-Member Price: FREE
Not a member? Consider joining to get access to all courses in our Natural Stone University free of charge.
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AD205: Natural Stone vs. Manmade Materials: Exterior Applications
Natural stone has been the premier building material of choice throughout history, thanks to its durability and timeless aesthetic. Inherently beautiful and versatile, it’s no wonder that manmade materials aim to replicate its attributes, appearance and ultimately its desirability. This course will compare the versatility, performance characteristics, and green building considerations for both natural stone and manmade materials. Understanding these key points will prepare you with knowledge for design concepts, applications and how to educate the consumer. Styles change from season to season, but mother nature creates unique designs in natural stone that are historically innovative and always on trend.
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AD 168: Case Studies: Using Natural Stone in Landscape Architecture (2024)
With so many building materials on the market today, what makes natural stone the best material for your application? Join us as a group of design and industry professionals discuss why they chose natural stone for their exterior projects in a series of award-winning project case studies. During this session, we will discuss exterior sitework, including plazas, water features, outdoor living spaces, parks, and memorials. Leave inspired with best practices and creative inspiration to expand the use of natural stone in your portfolio.
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T114: "Hard As a Rock!": Detailing Natural Stone Paving for Timeless Durability
For thousands of years, stone has been used to craft landscapes of enduring beauty. As project performance demands, applications, and complexity increase, consideration must be given to ensure the longevity of stone installations. This session examines the considerations, best practices, and detailing techniques to safeguard installations for generations to come.
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AD168: Case Studies: Using Natural Stone in Residential Architecture (2024)
With so many building materials on the market today, what makes natural stone the best material for your application? Join us as a group of design and industry professionals discuss why they chose natural stone for their residential projects in a series of award-winning project case studies. During this session, we will discuss residential architecture and the opportunities tied to stone applications in exteriors, outdoor living spaces, fireplaces, and interior specialty spaces. Come away inspired to incorporate more natural stone in your design portfolio. Leave inspired with best practices and creative inspiration to expand the use of natural stone in your portfolio.
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T177: Virtual Quarry Tour: Northern Stone Supply
This one-hour virtual experience will feature an active quarry and allow you to see the stone in its original environment. Discover the history of the quarry, the geological components of the stone, and what makes it unique to this site. Stone professionals will provide technical information concerning stone installation, and you will discover creative applications and opportunities with a designer. Join us and connect with nature’s oldest building material.
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T178: Virtual Quarry Tour: Tompkins Bluestone
This one-hour virtual experience will feature an active quarry and allow you to see the stone in its original environment. Discover the history of the quarry, the geological components of the stone, and what makes it unique to this site. Stone professionals will provide technical information concerning stone installation, and you will discover creative applications and opportunities with a designer. Join us and connect with nature’s oldest building material!
