Literature

This page gives details of the literature available from Copper in Architecture. The Guide to Copper in Architecture gives useful general background information whereas Copper Roofing - In Detail is a more comprehensive guide to the design and installation of copper roofing.

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Guide to Copper in Architecture

Copper Roofing - In Detail

European Copper in Architecture Awards

Copper Architecture Forum

The 18-page Guide to Copper in Architecture has been published, providing essential background information on all aspects of copper sheet used for roofing, cladding and other architectural applications. It includes the latest comprehensive information on environmental issues resulting from extensive European research.

The Guide examines sources, recycling and characteristics of copper and its cost-effectiveness for roofing and cladding. Design issues are explored including copper's suitability for virtually any three-dimensional shapes, development of its distinctive natural patina and the diversity of factory finishes available today. The Guide is available free of charge and has been accredited as RIBA CPD Assessed Material, supporting a series of RIBA assessed CPD seminars which can be held at architects' offices.

Environmental issues are also covered, with new information resulting from 3 years work by a European Competence Centre on Life Cycle Assessment providing the most accurate copper life cycle data available. In addition a recent, German study clearly shows that copper offers the lowest embodied energy compared with stainless steel and aluminium, as well as the lowest CO₂ equivalent emissions. Much scientific research has also been carried out to understand the complex processes occurring in the environment with rainwater runoff from copper roofs. This has demonstrated that extensive use of copper to clad buildings is environmentally safe.

An essential 120-page document designed to help architects, contractors and roofers with the design and installation of copper roofing, using today's best practice.

Several years in the making, the comprehensive guide is based on the long experience of experts working in the field combined with the modern, established European and British techniques. It also recognises the move towards mechanisation, in line with the Egan ethos.

A wide range of roofing situations is covered with sequential drawings to clearly show how each detail is formed, each backed-up with explanatory notes and commentaries.

The details illustrated will meet most conditions likely to be encountered but the principles shown should help with any unusual situations. Extensive use is made of tables for clear explanation of where particular details, roof pitches and bay widths can be used and in what combinations.

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Now in their 15th cycle, the Awards not only recognise the skilful and inventive use of copper in buildings, they are also a highly impressive celebration of the best in contemporary European architecture.

Entries were assessed from photographs, drawings and descriptions submitted by their architects.

Set in disparate locales from central London to the South Tyrol, the seven shortlisted projects featured in this brochure explore the role of copper as an architecturally versatile, as well as an environmentally sustainable, material.

For more information on the 66 project entries visit www.copperconcept.org/awards.

For the first time, this year the judges considered all the entries together to select the very best in contemporary architecture from across Europe.

The judging panel was again chaired by Paul Finch, editor emeritus of The Architectural Review, director of the World Architecture Festival and recently appointed Chairman of CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment). It included previous award recipients Einar Jarmund of Jarmund Vigsnaes as Arkitekter (Norway), Keith Williams of Keith Williams Architects (UK), Simone Solinas of Solinas + Verd Arquitectos (Spain), Shane de Blacam of de Blacam and Meagher (Ireland) and Craig Casci of Hamiltons (UK). They were joined by long-standing contributor Laurence Bain of Bain + Bevington Architects (UK) and Catherine Slessor, managing editor of The Architectural Review.

A total of 47 entries were received from 16 countries, revealing an exceptional diversity of projects.

This is the 13th iteration of a design-led competition celebrating the use of copper in architecture in all its various forms. Although started in the UK, over the last few years it has developed to recognise the best recently completed buildings in Europe.

The judging panel was chaired by Paul Finch, the Editor of The Architectural Review, and included regular contributors Gordon Talbot of Ian Ritchie Architects, Craig Casci of Hamilton Associates and Laurence Bain of Bain & Bevington Architects. The judges were joined for the first time by Ken Shuttleworth of Make Architects and the winner of the last European Award Kari Jarvinen of Kari Jarvinen Ja Merja Nieminen from Finland.

Although this is only the second time that a European category has been included, the judges were struck by the breadth and design quality of entries. They settled on six shortlisted projects from the 31 European entries, leading to four closely contested Awards. Separately from the European category, the Copper in Architecture Awards continue to recognise the best UK projects, this year with five very different buildings shortlisted from the 43 entries.

These awards are the 12th iteration of an event celebrating the use of copper in architecture in all its various forms. The jury was chaired by the editor of The Architectural Review, Paul Finch. It comprised Laurence Bain of Bain Bevington; Craig Casci of Hamilton Associates; Stas Louca of Glas Architects; and Gordon Talbot of Ian Ritchie Architects.

The judges welcomed the range and quality of the schemes submitted, though noting that some of the photography and presentation did not do the schemes justice. The winning, highly commended and commended schemes were considered excellent examples of designs which were inherently interesting, and which exploited the attributes of copper to the full.

Pub 175 Copper in Architecture Awards 11
Details of winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 11. 2003. 8pp Out of Print

Pub 158 Copper in Architecture Awards 10
Details of winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 10. 2002. 8pp. Out of Print

Pub 148 Copper in Architecture Awards 9
Details of winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 9. 2001. 6pp. Out of Print

Pub 146 Copper in Architecture Awards 8
Details of winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 8. 2000. 6pp. Out of Print

Pub 143 Copper in Architecture Awards 7
Details of winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 7. 1999. 6pp. Out of Print

Order your free subscription of the European Copper in Architecture Campaign magazine, Copper Architecture 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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Copper Architecture Forum - 30/2011

In this issue, we continue to develop Copper Architecture Forum as a comprehensive architectural magazine, looking at the overall design of buildings, not just the use of copper in isolation. We have also expanded our editorial team to give us access to even more projects from around Europe – and beyond –
and a greater breadth of expertise.

Over these 40 pages, a substantial diversity of architectural styles and building types are covered. Photography and descriptions are supplemented by plans, sections, concept sketches and other drawings to help explain the architects’ intentions. Focusing on particular aspects of copper in architecture, look out for our new Sustainability and Refurbishment highlights, which we have added along with the existing Detail and Close-up focuses.

Copper Architecture Forum - 29/2010

In this issue of the newly-named magazine, there is an exclusive interview with Pritzker Prize winner Ryue Nishizawa just after the award was announced and an article on New York based façade specialist Bruce Nichol of Front Inc about his work for some of the world’s most famous architects. A real diversity of projects is covered, ranging from
iconic modern buildings to modest single homes – all valid subjects with important lessons to be learnt.

Copper Forum - 28/2010

This issue of Copper Forum highlights new finishes and techniques which are inspiring architects, interior designers and artists today. They range from three-dimensional surface modelling to variable prepatination techniques. The winners of the 2009 European Copper Awards were recently announced and these are also featured.

Copper Forum - 27/2009

This issue of Copper Forum highlights the five shortlisted entries in the European Copper in Architecture Awards and reports on Spanish artist Jose Antonio Antoli Segura, who has used copper in his artwork for a long time, developing special techniques for surface treatment and shaping the metal.