Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia, in this Stone Age 2.0 interview. More about Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"
The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 interview. More about "I would caution against claims of stone being a revolutionary sustainable material" says Natalia Petkova
The built environment must hark back to its low-carbon past and embrace stone as a structural material if it is to effectively tackle its environmental footprint, writes Steve Webb as part of our Stone Age 2.0 series. More about "Stone makes sense, but it is not a silver bullet"
As part of our Stone Age 2.0 series, we're republishing our stone guide that includes 15 popular types of natural rock that can be used in architecture and interior design. More about The Dezeen guide to stone in architecture, interiors and design
ACAN Natural Materials Group co-ordinator Aurore Baulier calls on architects to embrace stone's natural qualities and reintroduce the material into their toolkits in this Stone Age 2.0 interview. More about Architects "can develop a new language" with structural stone says Aurore Baulier
Can stone be a viable modern building material? Dezeen's Stone Age 2.0 series explores the material's re-emergence and potential to be a durable, low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete. More about Back to the stone age
A chunky rough-hewn coffee table made from discarded quarry sandstone is among a selection of furniture pieces by designer Carsten in der Elst, currently on display at Stockholm Design Week. More about Carsten in der Elst creates furniture by using industrial byproducts "a bit like Lego"
Japanese studio Kooo Architects has completed a collection of hotel cottages in China that draw on the local vernacular to integrate into the surrounding village. More about Kooo Architects designs rural hotel to blend with village in China
French architecture practice TVK has completed a neighbourhood in Paris made up of limestone buildings surrounding a garden and designed as a sustainable development that aims to increase biodiversity. More about TVK designs limestone buildings for "first zero-carbon district" in Paris
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Australia's decision to ban engineered stone due to rising cases of silicosis. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features Australia's ban of engineered stone
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. More about Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk
Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen has unveiled a series of furniture pieces and showcased them in a multi-sensory installation with Mexican stone company Arca during Miami art week. More about Vincent Van Duysen showcases stone furniture at Miami art week
Promotion: Romanian stone brand Piatraonline has launched Raw, a collection of natural stone tiles that "uncovers the material's wild and rugged character". More about Piatraonline unveils Raw stone collection that "adds elegance and warmth to a room"
Dezeen Showroom: Romanian natural stone brand Piatraonline has launched a collection of textured surfaces created by etching graphic patterns into granite and marble. More about Raw stone collection by Piatraonline
Industrial designer Arik Levy has created Ice of Genesis, a collection of decorative surfaces for Spanish brand Compac that was informed by the Arctic's frozen lakes. More about Arik Levy designs quartz surface collection to mimic "the sensation of walking on ice"
Greek architecture practice K-studio has completed a visitor space for drinks company Metaxa, carving an experiential route out of the stepped stone terraces of a century-year-old vineyard. More about K-studio buries stepped visitor centre in 100-year-old vineyard
Mexican studio TO Arquitectura has worked with the local community to create a music school that features a vault made from recycled and donated masonry in Mexico City. More about TO Arquitectura creates vaulted Mexico City music school from reclaimed masonry
American firm Studio of Metropolitan Design Architects has renovated a stone Tudor Revival house and added a pavilion-like concrete extension in Wilmington, Delaware. More about Studio of Metropolitan Design adds monumental pavilion to Delaware Tudor-style house
Dezeen Showroom: Italian stone brand Antolini has added two new materials to its Exclusive Collection – its selection of the "finest stones" available from its quarries around the world. More about Exclusive Collection stone by Antolini
Skincare brand Aesop has collaborated with designer Samuso Hyojadong to create a store in Seochon, Seoul, that features an open facade and an oversized stone plinth. More about Traditional Korean pavilions inform open-sided Aesop store in Seoul