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We offer a wide range of building products that assist architects and engineers in designing sustainable buildings and earning LEED certification. Read through these articles on specific projects and materials or learn more about our corporate sustainability here. 

 

 

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Maureen Murray | August 14, 2018

Design Perspective: LEED Platinum Firehouse

The Phoenix Fire Department Station 59 was designed to provide rapid response while protecting firefighters and support staff from extreme heat, diesel fumes, biological hazards, and noise. Learn how Trendstone CMUs were used in this project. Read More
Maureen Murray | June 29, 2018

Capitalizing on Thermal Mass to Improve Efficiency in Construction

The use of materials with thermal mass is most advantageous in the desert climate. See how InsulTech can improve energy efficiency in almost every environment. Read More
Maureen Murray | June 29, 2018

Design Perspective: The Museum at Prairiefire

The Museum at Prairiefire had both design and LEED-related challenges. Discover how Cordova Stone helped this projects achieve design excellence. Read More
Maureen Murray | January 30, 2018

Modern Masonry Magazine: Masonry for Municipal Use

This issue of Modern Masonry Magazine focuses on masonry’s prevalence and unique benefits in municipal projects. Read More
Maureen Murray | October 24, 2016

Artisan Masonry is Preferred Manufactured Stone Veneer Line for J. Madden Homes

When John Madden of Tulsa, Oklahoma, initially began looking into the Artisan Masonry Veneers® line, his company J. Madden Homes, LLC, was looking for lightweight veneers that would qualify for credits under the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ICC 700 National Green Building Standard™. What he found was a product that not only qualified under multiple sections, it offered so much more than he expected. Read More