Marble Institute of America: Industry and Professional Resources

Stone and Green Building

History of Green Building

Recently the Natural Stone Council (NSC), a collaborative organization representing business and trade associations (including the Marble Institute of America) that promote stone under the Genuine Stone™ brand, announced that they will launch an industry-wide survey to assess environmental performance.

Click Here for the Introductory Press Release
Click Here for the Latest Update on this Survey

NSC Sustainability Brochure—Coverings 2008

NSC Sustainability Brochure – StonExpo 2007

NSC Green Brochure

NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Residential Green Building Press Releases

USGBC (United States Green Building Council)

The LEED (The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building) Rating System

Working to Promote the Environmental Benefits of Natural Stone