Natural Stone Academy
Brought to you by Natural Stone Institute
6 AIA LU/HSW; 4 AIA LU/Elective
Natural stone as a building material shows up virtually everywhere—from building facades to landscaping and interior accents. The Stone Academy examines the innovative design and structural uses of natural stone in residential, commercial, and public applications. It also delves into the use of stone as a sustainable material, as well as provides an overview of the aesthetic benefits, technical advances, fabrication, quarrying and excavation challenges, installation issues, and the overarching historical context of stone. Additionally, the academy examines many different types of stone and provides insights and case studies detailing their use, both indoors and out.
Earn 10 AIA LU (6 AIA LU/HSW; 4 AIA LU/Elective)
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Hundreds of temples serve the 2.2 million Hindus living in the United States, but the Iraivan (meaning "He who is worshipped") Temple is the only one known to be built without modern equipment.
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Natural Stone Council (NSC) updates sustainability standard to align with evolving green building programs
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