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General Reference Sources for Architecture

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These titles are examples of the kinds of materials found in the Architecture Library reference area on the 9th floor. Additional information on your research topic or earlier editions of these books may be found in the 8th floor stacks

Almanacs and Handbooks

  • Almanac of Architecture and Design
    Arch REF NA 9 A27 2006
     
  • Architect's Handbook of Formulas, Tables, and Mathematical Calculations
    Arch REF NA 2750 B32 1988
     
  • The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice
    (student edition)
    Arch REF NA 1996 A6 2002 -- Permanent Reserve
     
  • Architect's Studio Handbook
    Arch REF NA 2708 P38 2002
     
  • Encyclopedia of Associations and Information Sources for Architects, Designers, and Engineers
    Arch REF NA 62 B35 1998
     

Dictionaries

  • Dictionary of Architecture and Construction
    Arch REF NA 31 H32 2006
     
  • The Grammar of Architecture
    Arch REF NA 31 G72 2002
     
  • Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
    Arch REF  NA 31 F55 1998
     

Encyclopedias

  • Dictionary of Art
    Arch REF N 31 D5 1996 v.1-34
    This is actually an encyclopedia which includes biographies of architects and designers, articles on types of buildings and on architectural movements. Each entry has a bibliography which can be used to find further information. Volume 34 is a thorough index to the entire set.
     
  • Encyclopedia of Architecture: Design, Engineering, and Construction
    Arch REF NA 31 E59 1988 v.1-5
    The Encyclopedia of Architecture covers technical and historical aspects of architecture, city planning, and includes some entries on architects and architectural firms.
     
  • Encyclopedia of Modern Architecture
    Arch NA680 .E5
    This one volume work covers architects and architectural movements from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.
     
  • Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World
    Arch REF NA 208 E53 1997 v.1-2
    The Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World covers indigenous architecture of all regions. The first volume covers theories and principles, and the second and third volumes cover cultures and habitats.
     
  • Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects
    Arch REF NA .40 M25 1982 v.1-4
    The Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects has 2400 biographical entries on architects, covering all regions of the world and ancient to modern times.



 
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