{"id":1229,"date":"2013-06-28T09:34:43","date_gmt":"2013-06-28T15:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2013-07-08T15:31:39","modified_gmt":"2013-07-08T21:31:39","slug":"coppers-unique-qualities-as-a-design-element","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/2013\/06\/28\/coppers-unique-qualities-as-a-design-element\/","title":{"rendered":"Copper’s Unique Qualities as a Design Element"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Copper Weaving<\/p><\/div>\n

There it is again, copper. . . that unique and beautiful material I wake up and see on our walls, in our furniture, in our garden, and all the way to the workshop everyday.<\/p>\n

This week I read an interesting article at copper.org<\/a>\u00a0about a Medical building clad in copper. The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix used copper for both its aesthetics as well as efficiency and economics. Most of the copper used came from recycled sources. The article states,\u00a0“With a recycling rate higher than that of any other engineering metal, the copper used in the HSEB panels most likely served as a computer part, plumbing fixture, or wiring system several years ago.”<\/em><\/p>\n

The article goes on to explain that the copper was used for its ability to stretch and bend unlike any other metal, without breaking, to become intricate designs reflecting the surrounding mountains and desert landscape.<\/p>\n

I understand that property in copper and recall the garage doors Mike shaped and formed to represent the Zion Canyon view of our clients.<\/p>\n

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Copper Garage Doors of Zion Canyon<\/p><\/div>\n

The ability to understand that copper is a living, changing organic material provides Mike with the opportunity to use this great resource in his art and furnishings in so many different ways that are timeless, sustainable, and always surprising.<\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered about the properties of copper or its possibilities as a design element? Do you have questions about using it in your home? We’re interested in your questions. Leave a comment below and we will try to answer your concerns, or direct you to a great source like copper.org<\/a> if we don’t know the solution.<\/p>\n

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