I often talk about the importance of considering not only how the materials we bring into our homes look and perform, but also how they affect our health, our environment, and the people who work with them.
A recent article examining the alarming rise of silicosis among California stone fabricators brings an important dimension to that conversation. The risks associated with silica dust from cutting and fabricating engineered stone are affecting hundreds of workers and raising serious questions about the materials we specify for our homes.
Originally reported by Karen Garcia and Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, and published by SFGATE on August 12, 2026.
I encourage you to read the full article and consider the broader impact our material choices can have.
