Advantages of natural stones: sustainability, biophilia and durability
Revealing themselves in different colors, shapes, textures and compositions, natural stones are unique. The synthetic coatings industry even tries, but fails to reproduce everything that makes natural stone unique and extraordinary.
The natural materials bring in each vein and movement the history of millions and billions of years, a formation that guarantees the stones superior resistance and incomparable beauty.
Complex geological processes, as well as factors such as geographic layout, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and even volcanic activity influence how stones develop. Therefore, with each block extracted, a work of art produced by the action of nature is revealed.
A natural stone that marks the history of the world is Bronzite quartzite. Its rocky formation marks the emergence of oxygen on Planet Earth.
The variety of minerals present in a stone, for example, as well as their proportions across the surface, contribute to the unique appearance of natural stones.
As minerals form and crystallize, they can migrate and interact within the stone, creating distinctive color patterns and textures. The presence of different elements and the way they are positioned on the surface are responsible for the amazing appearance of the stones.
Brazilian geological diversity is highlighted
The geological formation of Brazil contributes to the most beautiful and different stones in the world to be found here. In a country with continental extensions, like ours, there are more than 1,200 cataloged materials. This number makes Brazil the holder of the greatest geological diversity in the world.
In addition to their indisputable beauty, natural stones are ideal for applications where resistance is essential. Materials such as granite, quartzite and marble are highly resistant to heat, fire, scratches and weather, unlike synthetic products.
Most stones are also easy to maintain and have infinitely superior durability. They do not require frequent waterproofing and regular cleaning with mild products is sufficient to maintain their appearance.
Additionally, natural surfaces can add significant aesthetic value to a property. These materials often have a luxurious, sophisticated and timeless appeal, capable of increasing the resale value of a property, for example.
Biophilia and well-being
The use of natural stones in architecture and design is directly linked to the connection between people and nature.
The incorporation of marble, granite, quartzite and other types of natural stone in the composition of environments can contribute to the sensorialism proposed by the concept of biophilic architecture, which seeks emotional comfort and well-being that nature conveys.
With natural stones, these sensations are awakened in different ways: with the temperature of the stone, with the touch that natural textures offer, with the relaxation caused just by looking at the veins and colors of the stones, in addition to so many other feelings that a material produced in a laboratory can never provide.
Studies carried out in different parts of the world show that environments planned with biophilic design, mainly living and working spaces, provide a 15% increase in the user satisfaction index, improve physical and mental health, reduce stress and contribute to increased productivity and creativity.
Natural is sustainable
Natural stones also come out ahead of synthetic products when it comes to sustainability. The extraction and processing of natural stones tend to be much cleaner than the manufacture of synthetic surfaces, which often involve intense chemical processes, release more toxic gases and pollutants into the atmosphere, use more water and energy.
The possibility of marble, granite, quartzite and other types of stones being recycled and restored is another advantage of natural materials.
Stone shards and leftover cuts are also used in the construction of furniture, works of art and unique and exclusive design pieces, with high added value.
The companies also follow strict environmental legislation and are committed to regenerating the already depleted deposits with reforestation actions, reducing the carbon footprint.
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Opting for natural stone is choosing to be sustainable and always be connected with the earth and nature.
