Journal
Buying guides, material notes and lessons from projects.
What is travertine, and why does it define the Iranian facade?
From lime-depositing springs to the building facade — travertine, its cuts and how to choose it.
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Marbleite or travertine? Differences and uses
Two limestones, two behaviours — which for floors, which for facades?
How is the price of facade stone calculated?
Grade, thickness, cut, finish and quantity — the five factors behind the price per metre.
What is stone anchoring, and when do you need it?
Mechanical fixing of facade stone — a safety requirement for tall buildings.
Choosing stone for the climate
Humid south, frozen north-west, desert sun — every climate wants its own stone.
Exporting Iranian stone to Iraq and the Gulf
Neighbouring markets, packing requirements and shipping routes.