Designer Talk: Using Natural Stone in Commercial Architecture- The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

With so many building materials on the market today, what makes natural stone the best material for your application? Join us as a group of design professionals discuss why they chose natural stone for their commercial projects. During this session, we will discuss why natural stone is the premier choice for commercial applications in cladding, interior and exterior art installations, and public spaces. We will also share tools to avoid challenges associated with these applications. Come away with a plan to incorporate more natural stone into your design portfolio.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine attributes of natural stone that allow it to outperform other building materials for commercial projects.
• Find out how the sustainability of genuine natural stone connects us with our planet and its future.
• Explore the latest design trends and innovations in natural stone.
• Create a plan for expanding natural stone use in your design portfolio.

CEU Credits:

• AIA:       NSI51OD, 1 LU|HSW
• LACES:  NSI51OD, 1.0 HSW PDH