Internet Resources
- Whole Building Design GuideThe WBDG is the only web-based portal providing government and industry practitioners with one-stop access to up-to-date information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria and technology from a 'whole buildings' perspective. Currently organized into three major categories—Design Guidance, Project Management and Operations & Maintenance—at the heart of the WBDG are Resource Pages, reductive summaries on particular topics.
- ArchDailyThe latest architecture news, events, publications, and a continually growing collection of the best in architectural works around the world.
Handbooks & Manuals
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice by 15th ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley, 2014. Covers all aspects of architectural practice, including legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative issues. An accompanying web site contains samples of the latest AIA Contract Documents in PDF format.
The Architecture Reference and Specification Book by Call Number: NA2540 .M43 2013Beverly: Rockport, 2013. Vital information that's essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes. Author has a B.Arch. from KU.
Architects' Data by Call Number: TH151 .N513 2012Chichester, West Sussex, UK; Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 4th ed. Provides in one concise volume the core information needed for the detailed design and planning of any building project; organised largely by building type; with over 6200 diagrams.
Space Planning BasicsCall Number: NA2765 .K37 2004Space planning involves much more than just floor plan sketches; designers must consider client needs alongside building codes, environmental factors, and other variables that affect spatial composition, and merge them into a unified, functional, spatially dynamic design. Space Planning Basics is the essential introduction and de facto reference for the design of the interior built space, with step-by-step methodology that serves as a principle resource for designers around the world.
Building Type Basics
Building Type Basics books are written by leading national figures in each field and filled with nuts-and-bolts design information, these outstanding guides make it easy to start any project off on the right track.
The Art and Architecture Library has a number of the books from this series currently on reserve for short-term check out. To view which titles the library owns search for 'building type basics series' in the library catalog keyword search.
The Hatch Reading Room also has a number of the books from this series for use on site. To view which titles are available in the Hatch Reading Room search for 'building type basics series' in the the reading room catalog.