Registration Eligibility
ASLA online learning opportunities are open to all. ASLA members may purchase this presentation at a reduced rate. This is a 2022 conference session.
Start Date
12/12/2024
End Date
12/11/2026
Description
Stone is overlooked as a sustainable construction material. It is durable, recyclable, nontoxic, easily maintained, and has lower embodied energy. Still, over 50% of dimension stone is imported, and current quarrying practices produce substantial waste. This session examines stone’s sustainability scorecard, design opportunities, and the industry’s environmental practices.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Site Planning
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.25
Learning Outcomes
Understand the environmental and human health impacts of dimension stone quarrying, fabrication, use and transportation.; Identify ways to design with dimension stone to take advantage of its inherent aesthetics while also considering its cost, performance, durability, and environmental footprint.; Compare the benefits and challenges of sustainable stone specifications.; Understand the new Natural Stone Council Stone Sustainability Standard, and the way it supports LEED and SITES credits.
Instructors
Meg Calkins, FASLA; Laura Solano, FASLA; Cari May
Course Codes
Provider
American Society of Landscape Architects