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Copper in Architecture - Introduction

Copper in Architecture is part of the European Copper in Architecture Campaign, promoted by Copper Development Association and participating copper fabricators. This site is intended to provide a wide range of information on the architectural uses of copper sheet, appropriate at all stages of the building design and construction process - as well as for educational and CPD purposes.

Browse this website for information and visit www.copperconcept.org, the largest repository of copper architecture projects in the world, a natural starting point for designers seeking inspiration about the wider use of copper in architecture.

 

European Copper in Architecture Awards

The 2009 Awards were officially launched on 1st October at the Copper Development Association 75th anniversary celebrations in London.

Copper in Architecture Awards and how to enter.

Hear the words of the 2007 winning architects in new webcasts.

Bronze Cycladic Sculpture

Aerial Tour of London Architecture

Take an aerial tour of contemporary copper architecture in London, featuring projects by award-winning architects:

  • Unicorn Theatre
  • Peter Harrison Observatory
  • Hilton London Tower Bridge
  • Portcullis House
  • Brewery Square
  • Queen Mary's College

To view the aerial footage click here.

 

helicopter tour of London

Copper Projects in ‘Google-Earth’

Many of the copper projects entered into the Copper in Architecture Awards have been tagged in Goggle Earth. If you want to visit a particular project the tagged projects will give you the location and directions.

To discover the tagged projects click here.

 

 


Copper projects on Google Earth

Copper for Sustainable Buildings Animation

Click on the image to see how copper is used in sustainable buildings, internally and externally.

(Best viewed full screen.)

Test your knowledge of copper by taking the quiz.

 

 

copper for sustainable buildings animation

Copper Forum Magazine

Order your free subscription of the European Copper in Architecture Campaign magazine, Copper Forum, published twice a year and featuring news and articles about copper in architecture. You can also order the magazine for a colleague.

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