El Centro College Library: Architecture

Guide to Architecture

Websites:

Web Sites | Contruction | Dictionaries & Encyclopedias | News & Magazines

Books:

Databases

Online:

Academic Search Complete
Business Source Complete
Wilson OmniFile Full Text, Mega Edition
eLibrary (TIP: can be limited to pictures) (Tutorial)
Oxford Art

Includes history of fashion and costume. Click under: EXPLORE > Art and Art Forms > Interior Design or Architecture > click on a topic that appears on the right side of the screen. Includes images.
InfoTrac Newspapers

Print Index:

Architectural Index

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Web Sites

Architectural Historical Building Image Database
Architecture and Building

Comprehensive listing with links to: architecture search engines, product information, technical information, urban environment, accessibility, architectect and designer biographies and portfolios, consultants, builders, green design, historic preservation, house plans, hvac, safety, standards and codes, facility and project management..
Accessibility Design Links
AIA Firms
Cyburbia : Urban Planning Protal, City Planning, City Models, Zoning Codes
International Code Council

New and information on International building codes and regulations.
Municipal Codes Online
National Fire & Protection Association Online (NFPA)
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Association
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations: Directory
Underwriter's Laboratories: UL Ratings
Built in America: Digital Image Search Database
Built in America: Historic American Buildings Survey, 1933-present
Digital Archive of American Architecture

Construction

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Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

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News & Magazines

Cadalyst (online)

The Library subscribes to the following publications. The most recent issue is on display and back issues are available at the Circulation Counter. Bound issues are shelved in the upper level of the Library. Check the Periodicals Guide for information on the previous years shelved or bound.

Antiques
Architecture
Architectural Digest

Architectural Record
Interior Design
Southern Accents

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Suggested Subject Headings

Do a SUBJECT or KEYWORD search in the Online catalog for your topic. After doing your search, you can limit the results to books at El Centro by selecting the Limit Your Search button.

architectural drawing - detailing
architecture and society
building
decoration and ornament architectural
color in architecture
historic buildings

lighting architectural and decorative
skyscrapers
resort architecture
roofs
ceilings
facades

Recommended Reference Books
in-library use only

Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects
REF NA 40 M25

Elements of Style
REF NA 2850 E44

Building Design & Construction Handbook
REF TH 151 B825

Architectural Graphic Standards
REF TH 2031 R35

CSI: Construction Specifications Handbook
REF TH 426 M44

National Building Codes Handbook
REF KF 5701 H87 1998

Time-Saver Standards for Buildings Types
REF NA 2760 D42 2001

Time-Saver Standards for Building Materials & Systems
REF NA 2768 T36 2000

The best guide to resources is a librarian who can help you in using the catalog, databases and the Web. A librarian can also assist you in selecting materials appropriate for your needs. Please ask at any service desk for information or assistance!

The El Centro College Library does not guarantee the currency or accuracy of these websites. Links to these sites do not represent an endorsement of the site or of information contained within the site.

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Last Updated: May 17, 2010