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The North American Initiative on Copper Architectural Applications
is a joint project of the Canadian Copper & Brass Development
Association (CCBDA) and the Copper Development Association in
the U.S. Its objective is to establish and maintain a comprehensive
support and resource service for all those involved in the architectural
applications of copper and its alloys in North America.
While topics such as copper roofing and cladding are mainstays
of the Initiative, less prominent applications such as interiors,
fixtures and furniture, and finishes are also important components
of the program. Contemporary building components such as prefabricated
shingles and cladding systems are also covered.
An excellent example of the broadening of the copper architectural
industry is the recent introduction of prepatinated copper sheet
in North America.
Box-lunch seminars are arranged in the offices of architects,
contractors, building officials, and others involved in the construction
industry. The topics addressed include roofing, cladding, interiors,
finishes, material selection, and installation details. Seminars
are also available for universities, community colleges, and other
educational institutions. To date they have been held in several
cities across Canada.
Design and detailing support is provided to architects, and designers,
upon request. This includes the review of details, specifications,
and drawings of copper applications. It also allows the CCBDA
to keep these groups informed of new developments in the copper
industry while discussing real world applications.
The Initiative's main resource tools are the Copper in Architecture Handbook, along with its companion set of CAD discs, and the two videos
Copper in Architecture and Installing Copper Roofing.
The Handbook is an extensive compilation of information covering copper roofing
(including batten, standing, flat, and horizontal seams), cladding
(flat, formed panels, and prefabricated systems), flashings and
gutters, and expansion assemblies. Fabrication and installation
details, and specifications are also covered. The Handbook is updated regularly with new material and the additions are
sent free of charge to subscribers.
The discs contain the detail drawings from the Handbook. There is also a disc on specification writing.
The videos are a visual guide to many of the topics covered in
the Handbook. The first has six sections covering an Overview of Copper in
Architecture; Standing Seam Roofs; Batten Seam Roofs; Flat Seam
and Shingle Roofs; Horizontal Seam Roofs; and Gutters, Flashings,
and Roof Details. The second video, Installing Copper Roofing, is a 72-minute tape showing the installation details for a variety
of assemblies in a training setting.
The Initiative is intended to stimulate a variety of new and exciting
copper architectural applications. The CCBDA provides the support
and educational services to communicate these new uses to those
participating in planning, design, and construction of projects.
The program's immediate benefits include providing the architectural
community with copper design details and specifications, as well
as technical information on copper usage. This is accomplished
through seminars, publications, and design assistance on specific
projects.
Through our periodical Canadian Copper/Cuivre Canadien, a series of Copper in Architecture folders, and application reports on topics such as Clear Coatings on Copper Alloys and Fire-resistant Plywood & Corrosion, as well as our web site www.ccbda.org, members of the building
community are provided with a wide variety of sources for up-to-date
information when using any copper building system.
With its unsurpassed service life, ease of installation, and natural
beauty, copper is the right choice for many of today's buildings.
Perhaps most important is its life cycle profile which clearly
demonstrates the advantages of copper compared to other materials
for many applications.
The CCBDA is the authoritative source for information on architectural
applications of copper, brass, and bronze. Our goal is to promote
copper, a material with a rich historical legacy in Canada having
been used on some of our most prominent structures. It is also
a material to consider for a wide variety of contemporary projects
as well as applications such as residential flashings, gutters
and downspouts.
The Association also provides assistance on other applications
of copper and copper alloys, including plumbing tube and fittings,
natural gas systems, air conditioning and refrigeration, wire
and cable, power quality, electrical energy efficiency, and structured
wiring systems for voice and data.
The periodical of the CCBDA, Canadian Copper, regularly features notable projects from across Canada. It is
circulated free of charge to everyone interested in the applications
for copper, brass and bronze. |
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