Backlit onyx panels

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Contents 1 Material specifications 1.1 Leading manufacturers 2 Material application 2.1 Traditional material applications 2.2 Emerging/innovative material applications 2.3 Physical properties 2.4 Structural properties 2.5 Installation and maintenance 2.6 Cost analysis 3 Material background 3.1 Place of origin / raw state / composition 3.2 Harvesting and manufacturing process 3.3 History and cultural significance 4 Environmental impact 4.1 Ecological footprint 4.2 LEED 4.3 Recycling and biodegradability opportunities 5 Life safety & rating standards 5.1 Testing methods 5.2 Coefficient of friction 6 References 6.1 Notes 6.2 Student contributions 7 See also 7.1 Similar materials 7.2 Building references 7.3 Additional resources

Material specifications

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Leading manufacturers

• GPI Design/GPI International

Material application

Traditional material applications

• In commercial applications, backlit onyx panels are typically used for feature walls, suspended ceilings, bar tops, elevator cabs, and reception desks.
• In residential applications, backlit onyx panels are used for entry walls, countertops, fireplace surrounds.

Emerging/innovative material applications

• Feature walls and suspended ceilings

Physical properties

• Finish: Available in a range of colors: white, cream, gold, honey, amber, orange, red, brown, green, blue and gray - the veining and movement vary between stone slabs.
• Dimensions: as this is a natural product, available panel sizes vary based on the stone selection.

Structural properties

• Applied finish, not structural

Installation and maintenance

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Cost analysis

(price/sf or applicable cost measurement)

• $100+ per square foot

Material background

Place of origin / raw state / composition

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Harvesting and manufacturing process

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History and cultural significance

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Environmental impact

Ecological footprint

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LEED

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Recycling and biodegradability opportunities

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Life safety & rating standards

Testing methods

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Coefficient of friction

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References

Notes

Student contributions

• Student Name, Semester Year, University Name

See also

Similar materials

• Onyx

Building references

• Tower Oaks Office Building | Rockville, MD | www.gpidesign.com/tower-oaks

Additional resources

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