Modern Stone Work
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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""Modern Stone Work"" explores the resurgence of stone in contemporary architecture and construction, driven by technological advancements in extraction, processing, and design.
The book highlights how modern techniques, like automated quarrying and CAD/CAM stone fabrication, are making stone a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing choice for today's building projects.
It addresses common misconceptions by showcasing innovative applications of stone in diverse fields such as civil engineering and landscape design.
The book uniquely focuses on the integration of digital technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) in stone design, setting it apart from traditional texts.
Beginning with an overview of stone's historical significance, it progresses through the geological properties of various stones, modern extraction techniques, processing methods, and practical applications.
Through case studies and industry data, it examines the balance between efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability in modern stone work.
The book highlights how modern techniques, like automated quarrying and CAD/CAM stone fabrication, are making stone a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing choice for today's building projects.
It addresses common misconceptions by showcasing innovative applications of stone in diverse fields such as civil engineering and landscape design.
The book uniquely focuses on the integration of digital technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) in stone design, setting it apart from traditional texts.
Beginning with an overview of stone's historical significance, it progresses through the geological properties of various stones, modern extraction techniques, processing methods, and practical applications.
Through case studies and industry data, it examines the balance between efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability in modern stone work.
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