Copper Development Association Welcoming Entries For 2025 North American Copper In Architecture Awards

One of the Copper Development Association's 2024 winning projects is The Embassy of Australia in Washington, DC. The design uses a combination of angled copper cladding and extensive
glazing to create a dynamic and engaging feeling of Australia that also
respects the building’s Washington, D.C., context.
McLean, VA —
The Copper Development Association (CDA), a U.S.-based, not-for-profit association of the
global copper industry, is now accepting submissions for the 2025 North
American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).
Introduced by CDA in 2008, the awards celebrate copper design and
craftsmanship in commercial and residential projects across the United
States and Canada. The honored projects typically feature architectural
copper and copper alloys used in roof systems, façades, and wall
systems, as well as in custom-fabricated elements.
Architects, engineers, and contractors should submit their
architectural projects by Friday, April 4, 2025. Projects representing
any building type are eligible, with award categories including
restoration/renovation, new construction, and custom fabrication.
Submitted projects must —
• feature architectural elements of copper, brass, or bronze;
• be located in the United States or Canada; and
• have been completed within the last three years.
Among the winning projects in 2024 were the Embassy of Australia in
Washington D.C., the New York State Capitol Central Courtyard, Michigan
Central Station in Detroit, and CopperDrifts, a 7,000-square-foot
residence in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Entries, which are free of charge, should include a
short description of the featured project and high-resolution photos of
the finished building. Why was copper chosen for this particular
project? If this project qualifies for green certification, how did copper play a role in helping the building achieve that designation?
The streamlined entry process is available at: https://copper.org/applications/architecture/awards/form/
Projects will be judged by a panel of copper industry experts using the following criteria:
• copper system design;
• integration of copper alloys with overall building design;
• the craftsmanship of the installation;
• excellence in construction innovation or restoration; and
• sustainable building strategies.
Each of the 10 winning projects will be honored with a commemorative
award. Projects and their key partners will also receive exposure in
architectural and construction magazines and their websites, as well as
prominent recognition in CDA’s educational and industry outreach
programs.
“The North American Copper in Architecture Awards recognize and
promote building projects for their outstanding use of architectural
copper and copper alloys,” says Larry Peters, Project Manager of
Building Construction at CDA and an architectural specialist.
“The durability, versatility and — in our winning projects — the
sheer beauty of copper continue to make it a leading material for
exterior and interior building applications,” he continues. “We invite
architects, designers, and contractors to enter the 2025 competition and
showcase their most innovative copper work.”
Visit the Copper in Architecture Awards page at copper.org to learn more about the NACIA Awards and see photos and details from past winners.
About the Copper Development Association
The Copper Development Association is a trade association of the North
American copper industry, with the objective of influencing the use of
copper and copper alloys through pre- competitive research, market
development/promotion, and
education, as well as technical and end-user support. To learn more, visit copper.org.