Copper for architecture
Building construction accounts for 50% of all copper use, and residential construction is about two-thirds of the building construction market.
Copper for architecture in the news
Guanajuato, Mexico, where Old World still lingers
In the City Made from Silver, the Basilica is a bright gold, bistro table tops are hammered copper and the Spanish balconies are black iron. At the moment, however, I'm just trying to climb a twisty stone street without being flattened by Toyota steel. Life... Guanajuato - Mexico - Copper - Spanish language - Gold
Shopping for home furnishings? Here's a designer secret
A designer oasis known as Cady's Alley is worth a shopping trip to Washington Shopping for furniture can be a drag. On the other hand, who doesn't love taking delivery of that perfect new sectional, armoire, hall mirror or table? But the road from shopping to buying can be a long one, and driving back and forth between the big-box stores and boutiques can tie up an entire weekend or longer. And ...
Cool off this summer with a lake vacation
Our top picks for lake vacations will help you choose which watery oasis to dive into — in both hemispheres — during the dog days of summer.
Poipu a picture perfect island vacation
POIPU, Hawaii -- Poipu is postcard perfect Hawaii, guaranteed. Or as closed to it as you can get in the real world. The resort strip on the southern end of Kauai is an as-advertised version of a island vacation -- endless sun, great beaches, good food, maybe some golf or snorkeling. Days filled w...
Vancouver mayor aims to boost green business deals on China trip
Gregor Robertson to visit solar and wind farms, the Shanghai World’s fair and four Chinese cities
Robertson aims to boost green business deals on China trip
Vancouver mayor to visit solar and wind farms, the Shanghai World’s fair and four Chinese cities
Leading Wi-Fi Analyst and Industry Expert to Discuss the Future of Wireless Networks via Aerohive Networks Webcast
“Planning for the Future of Enterprise Wi-Fi” to Feature Craig Mathias of Farpoint Group and Devin Akin of Aerohive
Research: Li-ion battery has surprisingly small ecological footprint
Most experts agree that electric vehicles will gain market share and thus become relevant for the ecological balance sheet. Swiss research institute EMPA now has calculated the ecological footprint for lithium batteries as the most popular energy source for e-cars.
Scalpels and skulls point to Bronze Age brain surgery
Önder Bilgi talks about his discovery of a razor-sharp 4000-year-old scalpel and what it was originally used for
Alcatel-Lucent powers Philippine broadband growth through MiViewTV
Banking on the growing preference for personalized entertainment, Alcatel-Lucent has launched a next-generation software suit for the Philippine market. Dubbed as MiViewTV, the video delivery platform allows multiple applications for customizable television and multimedia access of end users. In a recent press conference in Manila, Alcatel-Lucent Philippines President and Managing Director ...
