http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/homepage.html Copper.org: Building and Architecture News en-us Wed, 9 Apr 2025 23:44:02 EDT Copper.org /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2014/summer/homepage Beyond its beauty, copper offers durability, versatility and longevity – properties with which other building materials can’t compete. This and more information... Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2014/summer/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2013/spring/homepage It started on rooftops and is increasingly making its way down the sides of buildings and onto the structures below. Copper wall-cladding options are becoming more popular in North America as builders adopt the style for various architectural purposes. This and more information... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EDT http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2013/spring/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2012/spring/homepage The 9/11 Memorial is a sight to see, a modern marvel, but it's the landmark's infrastructure that gives it that special "touch." Physical contact with the memorial is encouraged as millions of people are expected to visit each year to walk the grounds and pay their respects while tracing the names on the panels. What people don't see are the miles of copper beneath these panels, providing heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. This and more information... Tue, 5 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EDT http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2012/spring/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2011/fall/homepage When the temperature outside soars above 90 degrees, walking into a building that’s well air-conditioned is a welcome respite. This instant rejuvenation comes with a cost, paid in demand on the electrical supply. In warmer climates, the constant demand for energy during a hot summer’s day require additional ‘peaking power plants,’ to kick in strictly to support the load when air-conditioning demand is at its highest. These plants are less efficient than base power plants, and expensive to build and operate. This and more information... Wed, 5 Oct 2011 03:00:00 EDT http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2011/fall/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/december/homepage When Habitat for Humanity-St. Louis found vacant property just north of downtown, the construction team wanted to build homes that were not only energy efficient but safe for its new tenants. The nonprofit agency was able to accomplish both by using sustainable materials and installing ecofriendly products, such as tankless water heaters, geo exchange heating and cooling systems, structural insulated panels, white TPO roofs, low (volatile organic compounds) VOC paints and copper fire sprinkler systems. This and more information... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:00:00 EST http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/december/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/August/homepage For new construction or repairs, copper is still the benchmark for plumbing and heating systems due to its reliability, long life, and overall value. With today's new joining methods, copper can continue to offer school districts a lifetime of safety and value while cutting down on installation, labor and future repair costs. This and more information... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:00:00 EDT http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/August/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/january/homepage Dangling in the air, dozens of stories on top of the Georgia State Capitol Building to airlift an iconic statue for renovation can be nerve-wracking for the craziest of thrill-seekers. But for Cameron Forbes, it's just another day in the office. This and more information... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:00:00 EST http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/january/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2009/Summer/homepage Over the past three years, the mammoth MGM Mirage CityCenter project-a 66-acre, $14 billion new construction gamble in the heart of Las Vegas-has played out like a real-life cliffhanger novel. This and more information... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2009/Summer/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2009/Winter/homepage Personal commitment to an idea is a rare commodity in business. So when Thomas S. Monaghan purchased 270 tons of copper sheet metal to roof his dream project-a Catholic university in southwest Florida-he faced a difficult decision when the copper's value more than doubled within two years. This and more information... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:00:00 EST http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2009/Winter/homepage.html /publications/newsletters/ba-news/2007/october/homepage Mankind has been using copper for so long (about 10,000 years) and for so many purposes (ornaments, weapons, building materials, electronic components, etc.) that some might assume we’ll soon run out of the stuff. This and more information... Fri, 5 Oct 2007 03:00:00 EDT http://copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2007/october/homepage.html