Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders will also be featured Dust of differing particle sizes and compositions is released during many work steps in the processing of natural stone and industrially produced building materials such as ceramics and quartz composite material, as well as in cement or concrete processing. Depending on the material, experience has shown that this mineral mixed dust contains fine quartz dust as well. Pneumoconiosis is caused by the inhalation of inorganic dust. Quartz dust can also lead to silicosis and cause lung cancer. The importance of protection against dust ..read more

Some 125,000 years ago, Neanderthals deliberately hunted down and slaughtered European straight-tusked elephants (Palaeoloxodon antiquus). This is the result of new research on bone finds of these huge animals, which grew to a height of four meters and were larger than modern elephants. Prehistoric humans were mainly able to kill old male specimens, as they lived away from the protection of the herds and the hunters worked together. Cooperation was also needed to utilize the giant prey. They used stone tools for this purpose. These new findings have been brought to light by researchers from th ..read more

At a parliamentary evening in Berlin, representatives from the German construction industry and politics learned about the possibilities of the material The term is ambitious but covers the topic in its entirety: there was talk of a “renaissance of natural stone“ as a building material at a parliamentary evening in Berlin at the beginning of April 2024, where representatives from politics and the construction industry met to discuss a climate-friendly reorientation of construction. This is because the Renaissance in the 16th century brought about a completely new way of thinking – what is new ..read more

Name of the stone: Hermes Grey Stone type: Marble Color: bright grey with white veins Quarry location: Qingyuan, China Description of the stone: Hermes Grey marble typically features a sophisticated grey background with intricate veining in varying shades of grey, white, and sometimes hints of beige or gold. The veining patterns can range from subtle and delicate to bold and dramatic, adding depth and visual interest to the stone. Peculiarities of the stone: Due to its durability and aesthetic appeal, Hermes Grey Marble is often chosen for high-end residential and commercial projects. It is ..read more

The China Stone Material Association CSMA) organized excursions for architects to the surroundings of the fair city As part of the Xiamen Stone Fair, the China Stone Material Association (CSMA) invited architects to visit companies in the vicinity of the fair as well as places of interest there. Its members include representatives from both the natural stone and artificial stone sectors. We were invited like last year. The first destination this time was the South Putuo Temple (Nanputo Temple) in the urban area of Xiamen. The temple dates back to the year 900. Alongside its counterpart in th ..read more

“Horizontal“ quarrying might have a positive effect Sometimes unusual things come together in natural stone quarrying. In this case, it is about a study of fauna and flora in a Spanish site and an innovative form of extraction. We are talking about the company Rosal Stones, which extracts limestone and sandstone in the Murcia region and has recently started using the horizontal method in hard limestone quarries. One after the other. In 2023, the company commissioned the environmental organization Camp Altiplano to draw up an inventory of the animals and plants in its San Cosme quarry. The Aba ..read more

The message is that natural stone offers innovative applications in art, architecture, and design “Stone takes the stage“ is the slogan of Marmomac’s new communication campaign dedicated to the 2024 edition und developed by the Verona-based communication agency Makai. The fair will take place September 24 – 27. Veronafiere, the organizer of the worldwide event, sent aus the following press release: “The international marble community recognizes Marmomac as the premier meeting point for the stone industry. In this multifunctional space, product, technology, and creativity merge into a unique e ..read more

Bologna’s leaning Garisenda Tower is showing “anomalous movements“ raising fear that it might collpase. The city has launched an additional program to secure the famous monument and ist neighboring tower, the Guardian reports. French stone magazine Pierre Actual has launched the “Roches de France“ in a new issue, a book describing the countries stones on 240 pages (French). The exhibition of stone sculptures titled “Synergy“ will be on show at the Double Square Gallery in Taipei until May 25, 2024. Works by Cynthia Saw, originally from Hong Kong, and Nicolas Bertoux, stemming from Paris, Franc ..read more

Wir beschreiben die Schadensklassifizierung und die Sanierung der Steine, die aus Findlingen herausgeschnitten wurden Von Björn Schouenborg* Unser Insight-Bericht befasst sich mit der Architektur und Geschichte des Gebäudes https://www.stone-ideas.com/105864/vildmannen-7-stockholm-facade-tudor-style/. Im November 2017 brach während einer Restaurierung im Bauwerk Vildmannen 7 in der schwedischen Hauptstadt Stockholm ein verheerendes Feuer aus. Die Bilder nach dem Brand machten es schwer zu glauben, dass es möglich sein würde, dieses schöne und historische Gebäude zu retten, das als „mit extrem ..read more

We describe the restoration steps of the sandstone ashlars, which stem from boulders, not quarries By Björn Schouenborg* Our Insight report is about the building’s architecture and history https://www.stone-ideas.com/105864/vildmannen-7-stockholm-facade-tudor-style/. In November 2017, a devastating fire broke out in the property Vildmannen 7 in the Swedish capital Stockholm during an ongoing restoration. The pictures after the fire made it hard to believe that it would be possible to save this beautiful and historical building, which is as an “extremely high cultural historical value” in the ..read more