Sustainability of natural stone as a construction material

Agnieszka Klemm; David Wiggins

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-100370-1.00012-3

Sustainability of natural stone as a construction material

Agnieszka Klemm, David Wiggins

Civil Engineering and Environmental Management

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Abstract

Natural stone is a sustainable building material. Its characteristics are overviewed in this chapter, with an emphasis on stonework durability. The environmental impact associated with its use is examined, and the further-reaching elements of sustainability are also considered. Distinction is drawn between the role of stone in heritage and modern contexts, and efficient build configurations which maximise stone's sustainability credentials are indicated. Future developments in the use of natural stone in construction are also outlined.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sustainability of Construction Materials
Editors	Jamal Khatib
Place of Publication	United Kingdom
Publisher	Elsevier B.V.
Pages	283-309
Edition	2
ISBN (Electronic)	978-0-08-100391-6
ISBN (Print)	978-0-08-100995-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100370-1.00012-3
Publication status	Published - 2 Sep 2016

Keywords

natural stone
construction material
sustainability

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