Stone in Design by Everett Sinclair

"Stone in Design" explores the resurgence of natural stone in contemporary architecture, art, and technology. Moving beyond traditional uses, the book reveals how innovation is driving sustainable and aesthetically pleasing solutions. Did you know that advancements in quarrying techniques now allow for unprecedented precision in stone design, or that stone is finding surprising applications in high-tech fields like thermal energy storage? The book examines stone's aesthetic reinvention in modern architecture, its conceptual exploration in art, and its high-tech applications.

Beginning with the properties and historical uses of stone, it progresses through case studies of contemporary buildings, artistic interpretations, and cutting-edge technological integrations. Through architectural plans, photographs, and expert interviews, "Stone in Design" showcases stone cladding and other innovative uses.