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Building Construction: Architecture

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A4039: Architectural Applications

A guide to selecting, fabricating, finishing, designing, installing, protecting and maintaining 11 principal alloys.
(32 pgs.) $5.00

Copper Design Series (3)

Originally published in Progressive Architecture. This series of 4-page reprints portrays and discusses significant architectural projects with innovative copper applications. Includes detail drawings and architects’ comments on the use of copper.

A4021: Roofing – Momentum Place: [5 Mb]
Presents details and specifications for the spectacular intersecting barrel vault roof atop Momentum Place in Dallas, Texas.
A4009: Roofing/Facades – Yale Psychiatric Institute: [10.4 Mb]
Allan Dehar discusses his and Frank Gehry’s design which accents unusual copper textures and colors for the latest addition to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
A4022: Restoration – Ellis Island: The Police Building: [10.4 Mb]
James Rhodes and Denis Kuhn discuss their respective approaches to restoration and the use of copper on two New York area landmarks.

A4064: Copper Flashings in Contemporary Construction

A4064 Covers the role of copper flashing systems in long-lived applications. Includes discussion of thermal movement, corrosion concerns, solder and sealants, finishes and cost effectiveness. Reprint, The Construction Specifier, October 2000.
(6 pgs.) 1 free (add’l $1.00 ea)

A4050: Copper In Architecture – Handbook

A comprehensive compilation of designs, details and specifications. Includes far more information than ever before assembled in one reference on the many, varied and cost-effective ways copper and its alloys are being applied in architecture and building construction.
(100 pgs.) $85.00

A4053: Copper in Architecture - CD-ROM

A comprehensive resource containing technical discussions, sample projects, details and specifications on the applications of architectural copper products. Details are AutoCad® compatible for easy importing, or printable as PDF documents. Specifications are CSI and AIA Masterspec® formatted. Includes copper alloy colors and finishes charts, along with supplier, contractor and manufacturer databases.
(CD-ROM) (PC and Mac) $20.00

A4038: Copper in Architecture - VIDEO

This six-part videotape on copper roofing offers a close-up look at the basics – the fundamental forms, shapes and details that are the architect’s tools. It should become a basic resource for all firms that specify or install copper roofing products.

Includes:
• Copper in Architecture: An Overview
• Standing Seam Roofs
• Batten Seam Roofs
• Flat Seam and Shingle Roofs
• Horizontal Seam Roofs
• Gutters, Flashing and Roof Details

(VIDEO) (55 min.) $25.00

A4012: Copper In Architecture – Roofing Applications

Sweet's Catalog insert on CDA services and publications available to the roofing, building design and construction trades.
(4 pgs.) 1 free (add’l $1.00 ea)

A4032: Copper In Architecture – Self Study Program

Covers design, specification and installation of architectural copper products. Includes Copper in Architecture six-part roof applications video, the Copper in Architecture Handbook CD-ROM with complete specifications and selected CAD details, the Sheet Copper Applications design manual, five-part quiz and credit registration form. Awards 5 AIA Learning Units for completion. $40.00

A4011: Copper in Architecture – Wall Cladding Applications

Sweet's Catalog insert picturing contemporary wall cladding examples. Includes a color table depicting the weathering stages of copper over a 30-year period.
(4 pgs.) 1 free (add’l $1.00 ea)

A4067: The Glory of Copper

Five articles discuss the appeal and use of architectural copper in the USA; basic facts for designers and installers; answers to commonly asked question about copper roofing; identification of copper roofing information resources; and a description of CDA’s installer training program. Reprint, Metal Roofing Magazine, January 2003.
(8 pgs.) 1 free (add’l $1.00 ea)

A4058: Installing Copper Roofing - VIDEO

A contractor-oriented instructional videotape on architectural sheet metal applications. Six program modules show step-by-step installation procedures of the most common copper roofing systems.

Includes:
• Introduction (4:00)
• Basic Concepts (20:00)
• Standing Seam Systems (15:00)
• Batten Seam Systems (15:00)
• Flat Locked and Soldered System (8:00)
• Flashing (10:00)

(VIDEO) (72 min.) $35.00

A4037: A Primer on Copper Roofing

Covers basics important to every architect and contractor, including: valley flashing and line corrosion, long-pan panel design, designing for severe wind conditions, artificial patination, sealants, soldering and stain prevention. Reprint, The Construction Specifier, September 1998
(6 pgs.) 1 free (add’l $1.00 ea)

A4082: The Role of Copper, Bronze and Brass in Architecture & Design

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This article covers the basics of copper design and installation for both exterior and interior applications. It also contains a description of how copper facilitates sustainable construction and green building. Reprinted from Metal Architecture, May 2007.

A1081: How to Apply Statuary and Patina Finishes

Cleaning procedures and chemicals for coloring architectural metal work brown (statuary) or green (artificial patina).
(4 pgs.) 1 free (add’l $1.00 ea)

401/0R: Sheet Copper Applications

Leading architects’ use of copper in outstanding contemporary buildings. Sheet copper fundamentals, design, details and specifications for professionals.
(56 pgs.) $5.00

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