Natural stone as strategic resource and sustainable choice is elaborated here. In the world of architecture, in a sector where aesthetics lead the way, natural stone can be the ideal material. Quarried and mined from the earth, bearing a unique characteristic that is the result of complex geological processes, natural stone offers more than just a material, it offers a story.
No two pieces of natural stone will be exactly the same, and when embraced, this unique material can provide a wealth of options in both texture and color. Natural stone has a host of positive qualities. It is climate smart, sustainable and durable, while also offering a low life cycle cost. And just as importantly, its’ aesthetic qualities mean that it contributes to a better environment for our planet and the beings that live on it.
Rock as a raw material is necessary to a functioning infrastructure in the shape of roads, railways, ports and airports, and therefore to employment and development in trade and industry. Every year around billions and billions tons of rock material are quarried, processed, produced and delivered to vast destinations.
What we call natural stone actually encompasses different types of rock found in the earth’s crust. A rock is defined by its constituent minerals, its chemical composition and the way it was formed. Rock types are generally divided into three main categories – igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary – as well as meteorites.
The world Granite from the Latin granum, grain is one of the most common rock types on the continental crust. Granite is an igneous plutonic rock, which means it is formed when magma deep inside the earth undergoes a slow cooling process.
Granite range of colors varies from white to red and black, depending on differences in mineral composition and texture. Some minerals are just a few millimeters in size while others can be several centimeters. Granite is hard, solid and very durable. In fact, granite is a very hard rock that doesn’t crack and is uncommonly resistant to pressure, impact and deformation.
It is also insusceptible to acid rain. It is almost always completely solid as it generally lacks an inner structure. Granite is known as a hard stone, unlike marble, limestone and other types which are called soft stones. Thanks to its hardness and resulting durability, granite enjoys a reputation as a stone with fine properties. The Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza, one of Egypt’s best-preserved pyramids, is partly made of granite. Classic curling stones are also made of granite.
Quarrying stone all over the world is associated with all kinds of regulations which ensure quarries follow strict environmental guidelines. But natural stone is in itself also a sustainable product with excellent properties, especially when it comes to climate impact and life cycle analyses. Natural stone means a better living environment. Natural stone is not only sustainable from a climate and cost perspective, it also contributes to a better environment for residents in urban areas in purely qualitative terms.
Increased urbanization and a climate with more precipitation mean that the physical surface quality in a city is taking on ever greater importance. Paved, sealed surfaces create problems when precipitation increases and more and more cities are formulating strategies for dealing with ‘one hundred year rains’, i.e. extreme downpours which don’t happen that often, but do have serious consequences for society. Natural stone has advantages here as it always has seams, and therefore working drainage which reduces the risk of large amounts of water collecting.
Natural stone also creates a better, more vibrant environment than concrete in purely aesthetic terms; a town center with natural stone paving feels more alive and exciting. In Denmark, for example, investments have been made in replacing concrete for natural stone in housing areas that have had problems with vandalism, the result being that residents spend more time outdoors and the quality of life has increased.
Natural stone is a sustainable and durable material that ages gracefully. With its low life cycle cost and low CO2 emissions, it is very suitable for creating architecture that will last. That’s why Natural stone has been used for thousands of years not only as a construction material, but also for monuments, decoration and in industrial processes. Many famous international historical buildings including Indian Taj Mahal, The Italian Colosseum, Egyptian Great Pyramid and American Washington monument.
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