As architects seek more environmentally friendly materials, the natural stone industry is embracing more sustainable practices such as water recycling, renewable energy, and site restoration.
A growing movement is reviving load-bearing masonry construction, using innovative techniques to overcome stone's limitations and reduce embodied carbon.
L'Observatoire International's lighting scheme for the Pelli Clarke & Partners–designed Mori JP Tower employs curves, lines, and gradients to elegant effect.