Designing With Natural Stone
Marmomacc Presents:
Designing With Natural Stone:
A Day of Continuing Education for Building Design Professionals
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Designing With Natural Stone at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas will give architects and designers the chance to earn continuing education credits through a full-day program conceived to educate participants about stone design.
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>> The day begins at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts with a guided tour led by Gregory Hoss, a principal with David Schwarz Architects who led the design team for the project. The Center features nearly 2,500 tons of Indiana Limestone on the exterior and over 20 kinds of interior stone including Rosso Verona, Rosa Asiago and Fior di Pesco from Italy. The tour will provide an overview of the project and address stone selection and applications. |
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| Planned educational activities for the day also include: >> The Challenges of Working With Moisture-Sensitive Stone presented by Mike Granatowski, MAPEI. The presentation will examine how moisture can affect stone, how it is tested for moisture-sensitivity, and how various backings on the stone can be problematic for installation. (1 AIA CEH/HSW) >> Sustainable Stone Solutions: Case Studies and Developments in Natural Stone Design presented by Stephanie Vierra of Vierra Design and Education Services Learn about the latest developments in natural stone design and sustainability featuring case study projects and advancements in the stone industry. (1 AIA CEH/HSW/SD) >> Guided Walking Tour of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013 led by Vince Marazita of Marazita & Associates. (1 AIA CEH/HSW) |
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BONUS: Additional education credits were available via the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Building/Design education track and the SURFACES Designer Day,
held on Wednesday, January 30th.
Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis to practicing architects. For information on how to register for Designing With Natural Stone at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013, please e-mail pmiller@hanleywood.com.
Designing with Natural Stone is organized in collaboration with Hanley Wood Exhibitions, the Marble Institute of America and MAPEI.
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2011 Off-Site Tour of the M Resort |
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StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is the largest North American stone industry event serving fabricators, installers, retailers, distributors and architects. StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas offers top-notch education and networking opportunities focused on creating new business opportunites and driving sales. StonExpo/Marmomacc is co-located with SURFACES, the largest US floor covering event, and is held annually in Las Vegas, NV.
The mission of the MIA is to promote the use of natural stone and be the world's most authoritative natural stone information resource.
The Natural Stone Council is the leader in the stone industry that represents the major associations who are committed to promotion and education of the industry and general public of the value and benefits of natural stone.
