AIDA STONE JOURNAL
Natural Stone Guides for Architects, Contractors and Importers
Technical guides on facade stone, frost resistance, hardness, export packaging and trade rules, written from 20 years of supplying natural stone.
14 ARTICLES · 4 TOPICS · UPDATED REGULARLY
FEATURED · 6 MIN READ
How travertine and marble differ in formation, strength, frost resistance and finish, and which suits facades, floors and interiors in Armenia.
ENGINEERING & PERFORMANCE
How Stone Performs
04 ARTICLES
ENGINEERING · 7 MIN READ
Which natural stones survive freeze-thaw cycles, and how porosity, thickness and finish affect facade life in harsh winters.
ENGINEERING · 7 MIN READ
Why water absorption decides whether stone cracks in frost, how it is tested, and which values to ask for before you order.
ENGINEERING · 7 MIN READ
What stone hardness means, how it is measured, and how to match it to floors, stairs, paving and facades.
ENGINEERING · 6 MIN READ
How heat, frost, snow and salt affect natural stone, and which stones and finishes hold up across the Eurasian climate.
TRADE & LOGISTICS
Importing and Shipping Stone
03 ARTICLES
TRADE · 7 MIN READ
How slabs and tiles are crated, secured and loaded so they reach the job site undamaged after long road journeys.
TRADE · 7 MIN READ
How Eurasian Economic Union rules on duties, certificates and customs affect stone imports to Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan and beyond.
TRADE · 6 MIN READ
The quality and certification standards stone must meet in the Eurasian Economic Union, and what to request from suppliers.
DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Stone in Architecture and Interiors
03 ARTICLES
DESIGN · 5 MIN READ
How architects combine natural stone, heritage forms and modern design to create sustainable, long-lasting buildings.
DESIGN · 6 MIN READ
From Armenia's volcanic stone churches to monumental landmarks: what historic stone buildings teach modern architecture.
DESIGN · 6 MIN READ
How designers blend local heritage with contemporary interiors, and where marble, onyx and travertine fit today.
ABOUT AIDA STONE
How We Work
03 ARTICLES
ABOUT · 6 MIN READ
How each slab is checked for dimensions, colour match, finish and defects before it is packed and shipped.
ABOUT · 5 MIN READ
What architects need from a stone partner on large projects: consistent material, technical data, finishing and delivery.
ABOUT · 5 MIN READ
Armenia's position between Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, and what it means for price, logistics and lead time.
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