The Engineering/Architecture and Mathematics Library

The following are some of the more important and useful reference sources in the Architecture Collection. If you need help doing research or locating library materials, assistance is available in the Engineering/Architecture/Math Library (202-319-5167).

Indexes

The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals indexes more than 2,000 periodicals published worldwide on Archaeology, City Planning, Interior Design, and Historic reservation, as well as Architecture. Coverage is from the 1930s (with selective coverage dating back to the 1860s) to the present. The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals is updated daily.

An alternative to the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. Often better coverage from 1929-1970s. Online versions cover 1929 to the present.

World Architecture Index: A Guide to Illustrations. New York: Greenwood Press, 1991. NA202 .T4 1991 Ref non-circ

This guide is an index to architectural books and provides information on a variety of architectural, engineering, and planning works. It covers most historical time periods. A site index, an architect index, and a work index are provided and information is given listing whether exterior or interior views, plans, sections, and elevations are provided in the indexed books.

Encyclopedias

Contemporary Architects. ed. Muriel Emanuel. 3rd. ed. New York: St. James Press, 1994. NA680 .C625 1994 Ref Non-circ

Directory of contemporary architects, including architects, engineers, theorists, and landscape architects who have influenced the course of architecture within the 20th century. Each entry includes biographical details of the architect or partnership, listings of works and projects, major exhibitions, publications by the entrants, a statement by the architect (when provided), and an evaluative essay by an architectural historian or academic. Illustrations are provided for some, but not all, entries. The directory is arranged by architect's last name.

International Dictionary of Architects and Architecture. ed. Randall J. Van Vynckt. 2 vol. Detroit: St. James Press, 1993. NA 40 .I48 1993 v.1-2 Ref Non-circ

Divided into two volumes, Architects and Architecture, this directory lists some of the most prominent architects, buildings, and sites in Western architectural history. The Architects volume is arranged alphabetically and the Architecture volume is arranged geographically. Entries contain headnotes such as biographical information, date of construction, bibliographic citations, signed critical essays, and illustrations. There are also three indexes, Geographic, Building, and Architect, to aid users in finding information.

Directories

Profile: The Architects Sourcebook. NA 53 .P76 2003 Ref Non-circ also online at http://www.cmdg.com/profile/

A directory of 18,000 U.S. architectural firms arranged by state. Profile is useful for finding basic information (address, phone number, etc.) of a firm and for identifying firms by specialty, size, location, number of years in practice, key personnel, and work experience. Each listing includes information on the firm's size, scope, and focus. Also included are photographs and renderings of firms' current projects.

Standards

Time-Saver Standards
For Architectural Design Data, TH151.T55 1997 Ref Non-circ
For Interior Design and Space Planning, NK2110 .D35 1991 Ref Non-circ
For Building Types, NA2760 .D42 1990 Ref Non-circ

Architectural Graphic Standards. ed. John Ray Hoke, Jr. 10th. ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2000. TH2031 .R35 2000

Filled with excellent illustrations, this source specifies the latest changes in building methods, standards, regulations, and materials.

Global Architecture Publications

Excellent resources for architectural research. Provides in-depth information, including plans, illustrations, and sections, on many structures. To locate a particular structure, search the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals (access through ALADIN).

Online Encyclopedias

This online searchable version of the 34 volume seminal reference work the "Dictionary of Art" provides signed articles by noted scholars with excellent bibliographies. A useful tool for both Art and Architectural history.

Product Catalogs

Sweet's Catalog Files. McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000. TH455.S85 in the Reading Room. Expanded content available online online at Building Materials by McGraw-Hill Sweets

Thomas Register. 90th ed. New York : Thomas Pub. Co., 2000. T12.T46 in the Reading Room also online at http://www.thomasregister.com/

Provides product and directory information for manufacturers. Company profiles may include contact information, URL, asset ratings, and company officials.