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Stone Stone is another material commonly used in staircase construc- tion and though already used widely, it is a component of a stair that remains exclusive, as no two pieces of natural stone are ever the same. Stone staircases are particularly effective in grand sur- roundings and are popular in buildings such as museums and hotels. The robust impression that stone presents combines effectively with elegant steel handrails and glass balustrades to give a staircase a strong, yet graceful appearance. The degree to which natural stone can be considered
‘sustainable’ has been debated widely – mainly due to there being few fixed ‘green’ specifications. The general consensus, however is that for a building to be sustainable it needs to use materials that improve energy efficiency, reduce waste/ pollution, conserve natural resources – and typically, natural stone is such a material. There is a growing belief among staircase manufacturers that
it is possible to create an architecturally stunning, focal stair from entirely sustainable materials. Though bamboo is mainly used in projects where a ‘green’ brief has been issued – much of the focus remains on traditional hardwoods such as oak and walnut. With greater awareness of bamboo’s structural strengths and versatility, however, the wood can potentially become a leading replacement for hardwoods in staircase design and perhaps construction as a whole.
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