NSI Publications

Published in January 2005 by arcamedia, Building with Scottish Stone is a readable introduction to this important subject and a valuable desktop reference guide for practitioners. Topics include an introduction to stone, the history of stone use in Scotland and practical information on working with and building with stone together with case studies, references and reviews of recent publications related to the use of stone in building. For designers working in the urban or rural environment, Building With Scottish Stone offers a reappraisal and fuller understanding of the often complex issues involved in procuring and using a material whose qualities have stood the test of time.