October 2010
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Rutland Store - Architectural Copper →
Rutland’s online store allows you to view selected products and purchase them securely online using Google Checkout. Multiple products and quantities may be purchased using our Google Shopping Cart. Purchases may be securely charged to any major credit cards using Google Checkout’s secure, encrypted online processing.
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Rutland Architectural Copper - Naples - Ft Myers -... →
The corrosive salt air environment being right on the Gulf of Mexico makes copper gutter systems and other architectural copper work the longest lasting and best solution due to copper’s excellent corrosion resistance, durability and weatherability. Copper is also a very green building material and all the copper can be recycled 100% at the end of it’s up to 90 plus year...
September 2010
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Green Home Appraisal Woes
Getting banks to approve loans that reflect somewhat higher green construction costs can be a struggle, sometimes forcing builders to dial back their plans and deliver a less efficient house. This dilemma was at the heart of major concern from a green builder. http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/green-building-blog/green-home-appraisal-woesSee this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/a3je
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Roof Domes →
For thousands of years, architects have designed roof domes made from a wide variety of materials and colors. No other style of roof creates such a feeling of openness, spaciousness and pleasing attractiveness. Copper has been the metal most frequently specified by architects. Copper roof domes add an unsurpassed air of richness, sophistication and natural beauty, while also providing more...
August 2010
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European Copper In Architecture Awards →
The European Copper in Architecture Awards are biennial awards which recognize excellence in design for European architectural projects incorporating copper roofing, copper wall cladding and other copper architectural design elements.
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Horse Barn Cupola Construction →
Cupolas are a very popular architectural enhancement on top of horse barn roofs and riding arenas. Roof top cupolas are also popular features on homes, gazebos, pavillions, public buildings and businesses. A cupola may be built to be accessible from the inside and thereby provide a lofty perch for viewing pleasure of the surrounding area. Often such cupolas are encircled by a widows walk or roof...
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Sustainable House Design of House Faraday in Bern,... →
The well insulated copper wall cladding shields this home from the weather, noise and the electromagnetic fields of nearby electric power, hence the name “House Faraday”. The corrugated copper sheet cladding will age quickly and this will give it a touch of sensuality to this home design. Through oxidation, the copper will change its architecture building color to dark brown, and after 20 to...
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Natural Stone →
Natural stone is held in high regard as the premier construction and building material, because it projects unique character, stability, solidity, natural beauty, elegance and grandeur which are qualities architects, designers, builders, landscapers and lovers of genuine stone cherish. Natural stone’s infinite variations in texture, patterns and colors are impossible to replicate. ...
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Green Building Materials - Copper - Natural Stone →
From the beginning of time to far into the future, copper and natural stone have always been excellent green building materials while having natural beauty, grace, warm richness and timeless elegance. Copper and natural stone make ideal green building materials for both the exterior and interior of all buildings, including commercial, public and residential buildings.
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“Copper Architecture Awards...”
– RutlandSupply
Bio Architectural Copper Work: chimney caps, cupolas, domes, dormers, finials, copper gutters. Copper Home and Kitchen Decor: copper hoods & sinks, copper art work
June 2009
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Make: Online : Hanging gutter gardens
Make: Online : Hanging gutter gardens
Rutland Copper Gutter Supply has an entry on their blog (and a link to a Martha Stewart how-to-article) on using copper box gutters to create a hanging garden. This is an interesting follow-up to our earlier post of installing gutters on the outside walls of your house as a gardening option. Gutter Garden - Copper Gutter Garden