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Travertine

Travertine is a porous, banded limestone formed by mineral deposits from hot springs, valued in architecture for its warm tones and natural texture. It is quarried and processed into slabs, tiles, and blocks for durable, aesthetic applications.

Used as cladding, flooring, and interior linings in cultural buildings, museums, laboratories, and campuses, often paired with concrete, oak, or teak. Provides a tactile, light-diffusing surface suitable for high-traffic public spaces.

Quarrying and processing contribute moderate embodied carbon, with EPDs reporting around 1-3 kg CO2e per kg depending on source and transport distance. Local sourcing reduces footprint compared to imported marble alternatives.

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