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Copper’s Renaissance: Enduring Performance Meets Modern Design

How a proven material continues to improve buildings, both new and old

February 11, 2026

With its durable qualities and malleable form, copper is currently experiencing a renaissance. Its ability to bridge historic restoration with contemporary design — and its unparalleled resilience — puts copper at the forefront of current architectural trends.

North American Copper in Architecture Awards Issues Call for Entries for 19th Annual Edition

The awards celebrate copper design and craftsmanship in commercial and residential projects across the United States and Canada

January 21, 2026

The Copper Development Association is now accepting submissions from architects, designers, contractors, and other construction industry professionals for the 2026 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).

CDA Celebrates 10 Winning Projects in its 18th Annual North American Copper in Architecture Awards

The 18th edition of NACIA proudly upholds the tradition of celebrating copper design and craftsmanship in recent commercial and residential projects across North America

June 30, 2025

The Copper Development Association celebrates the extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship of the 10 winning entries in the 2025 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).

Entries Open: 2020 North American Copper in Architecture Awards

May 27, 2020

The Copper Development Association and Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association seek to recognize excellence in copper architecture and design with their 2020 awards.

CDA Successfully Tests Copper Wall Cladding Systems

October 2, 2019

The Copper Development Association recently released a study to simplify the specification process of copper wall cladding systems for architects, building owners and contractors.

Reducing Energy Use with an Intricate Double-Skin Façade

Brushing off the Arizona Heat

Stephen Knapp

April 3, 2019

The five-story, 188,447-square-foot research facility focuses on sustainable design, targeting LEED Platinum, and achieving a 44 percent energy savings goal with the help of its double-skin façade

Ancient Metal Revitalizes Important Structures

Architects and Specifiers Continue to Select Copper for its Reliability, Adaptability, Sustainability and Longevity

Stephen Knapp

December 23, 2016

The CDA recognized architects for their restoration work to rectify design failures on buildings in North America

The Copper Development Association Announces Retirement of President and CEO

January 8, 2015

CDA announced the retirement of President and CEO Andrew Kireta Sr. after 36 years with the organization.

CDA to Host Copper in Architecture Webinar

December 9, 2014

The Copper Development Association is hosting a “Copper in Architecture” webinar for design professionals on Dec. 19.

CDA and GreenCE Offer Video Case Study for Continuing Education Credit

June 4, 2013

A two-part video case study highlights the building materials and craftsmanship of the Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) at The University of Arizona College.

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Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.