In the Reference Stacks
ADA/ABA Handbook: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities. REF NA2545.P5B64 2004
Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary. REF TH9.M42 1985
National Construction Estimator. REF TH435.N3 2008
RS Means Building Construction Cost Data. REF TH435.B84
RS Means Square Foot Costs REF TH435.M44
Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book. REF TH435.B85 2006
Universal Design
See the comprehensive Study Guide and Resources for Universal Design in Architecture.
Recommended Databases
Academic Search Premier - Multi-disciplinary database; full text articles in all fields.
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals - Comprehensive American guide to the current literature of architecture and design.
Proquest - Links to all of the library's database subscriptions provided by ProQuest.
Recommended Websites
Architectural Record: Building Types Study - For many years, Architectural Record magazine has published "Building Types Studies," with case-study examples of a specific building type featured in each issue. Recent studies are now available on the web. Set up an account for full access.
BDC's Useful Links - Clearinghouse of construction, building and design links from the magazine Building Design + Construction.
Builder Magazine - Focuses on home building with extensive article archive.
Building Design + Construction - Web version of the construction periodical.
Great Buildings Online - Gateway to architecture across history documents a thousand buildings and hundreds of architects with photographic images and architectural drawings, integrated maps and timelines, 3D building models, commentaries, bibliographies, web links, and more, for famous designers and structures of all kinds.
Related Organizations
Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA)
DOCOMOMO
International
International Working Party for Documentation and Conservation of Buildings,
Sites and Neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement
Green Building Design and Construction - California's green building page with numerous resources on building green.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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