This article will illuminate a few critical design considerations, including substrate selection; use of proper joining methods, flashings, solder, and sealants; natural weathering and other finishes; and staining and corrosion control and prevention.

From designing a striking new academic building in Denver, to restoring a classic Stanford White building in the Bronx, to bringing accessibility to the historic University College in Toronto, architects and contractors who completed 19 outstanding projects across the United States and Canada won awards from the Copper Development Association in the 16^th annual edition of its North American Copper in Architecture program.

The North American Copper in Architecture Awards program recognizes excellent uses of copper in educational, religious, and government buildings.

The Winter 2022 edition features two CEU articles to earn continuing education credits. These articles cover roofs for cold storage buildings and low-slope roofing air barriers and vapor retarders. 

Architects, designers, and sheet metal contractors are encouraged to submit projects completed in the past three years in the United States or Canada that featuring copper architectural elements.

The Copper Development Association, Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta, Jr. as the association’s next President & CEO, effective January 1, 2022.

Innovative Building Concepts of Burnsville, Minn., worked with Sheet Metal Supply to optimize the tile size for both production and economic efficiency while maintaining the originally intended aesthetic.

The copper roof was part of the plans for the 50,000-sq.-ft. science center from the start for the design team of Robert A. M. Stern Architects as design architects, and the Dallas office of GFF Inc.; the combination of copper roofs and red-brick façades is a feature of all the school’s buildings.

The North American Copper in Architecture Awards program recognizes excellent uses of copper in residential, educational and government buildings.