The Parthenon, an iconic symbol of Ancient Greece in one of the oldest cities in the world, was constructed with white Pentelic marble to show off the wealth, culture, and power of the empire ...

But some materials are chosen because they remind us of who we are - a small island nation on the western seaboard, green, lush and wet. All the qualities we find in Connemara marble.

Marble countertops are surely beautiful, but if you're not keen on the maintenance they require, these alternative materials will add just as much appeal to your kitchen scheme.

This marble-like building material looks out of this world. It’s actually auto industry waste plastic Earthly recycled plastic could become a new kind of building facade.

It’s like a terrazzo 2.0–the classic faux rock that has little bits of marble or granite set in concrete and then polished–but made using far less stone in larger pieces.

When thinking of marble, we often associate the material with ancient Greek sculptures, Classical architecture, or the Italian Renaissance. Monumental landmarks such as the St. Peter’s Basilica ...

Daiya Kogyo Co., Ltd. Markets Flaky Pattern Material Performing the Artificial Marble Effect Improved Color Mica (Reinforced Strength and Heat Resistance Quality) April 21, 2011 11:00 AM Eastern ...