Architecture and Building

Architecture and Building is a guide to net sites on architecture, building and construction, design, housing, planning, preservation, facility management, energy and the environment, and landscape architecture, compiled by Jeanne Brown, University of Nevada Las Vegas Architecture Studies Library. For a listing of sites by category, go to the Contents Page. For a listing of sites by site name, go to the Alphabetical Index.
This Architecture Internet Database is very extensive. Scroll down, use ->EDIT ->FIND , or the hotkeys Control F to search within these pages.

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Contents page Alphabetical index by site

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Indexes to Print Material

American Planning Association Planning Advisory Service Reports Subject Index [http://www.planning.org/pas/subject.html]

Chronological and by subject.

ARCHINDONT [http://archindont.torontopubliclibrary.ca/]

Architectural Index of Ontario, an index to periodical and monograph citations about Toronto buildings prepared by the Metro Toronto Reference Library. Search by architect, designer, name of building, building type, and street address. Information on each building includes address, type, name, notes, architects, and citations. 2/01

Architectural Index [http://www.archindex.com/]

Index to the approximately ten most basic architectural magazines. Most searching is by subscription; however 1982-1988 articles may be searched for free. The print version is available in many architecture libraries. 9/98

Avery Title List [http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/firstsearch/databases/dbdetails/details/AveryIndex.htm]

A list of titles covered by the Avery Index, current as of Jan. 1997. 8/99

Domus Map Guides [http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/subjects/architecture/architects/domus.html]

Listing of maps in the journal Domus, from 1986 onward, by MIT Architecture Librarian Michael Leineger. 5/00

Index to Historic Preservation Periodicals [http://www.lib.umd.edu/NTL/catdat.html]

From the National Trust Library. 6/99

Ingenta [http://www.ingenta.com]

Last accessed 1/03.

National Register of Historic Places [http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/]

Entries include building name, location, date listed, and National Register number.

National Technical Information Service [http://www.ntis.gov]

Search "over 3 million technical, scientific, and business information products published by U.S. government agencies adn international sources." Ordering information is included, but not abstracts. 10/00

Quakeline [http://mceer.buffalo.edu/utilities/quakeline.asp]

"The database of the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER), contains bibliographic information on the subjects of earthquakes, earthquake engineering, natural hazards mitigation, and related topics." Primarily 1987 onwards. Includes non-book as well as print materials.

RIBA Library Catalog [http://www.architecture.com/go/Architecture/Reference/Library_898.html]

Catalog/index including books, articles, slides, drawings, photographs, manuscripts. 10/99

Solar Energy Index [http://www.asu.edu/lib/resources/db/solareng.htm]

Journal articles, patents, technical reports, pamphlets -- on alternative energy sources.

SPIRO, Architecture Image Library, University of California, Berkeley [http://shanana.berkeley.edu/spiro/]

With over 55,000 digital images (and growing each year), this site is invaluable for image identification and source information. Topical areas include: architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism and city views, fine arts, minor arts, material culture. Searchable by architect and building name, building types, building materials, building components. 4/02

Urban Land Institute Project Reference File Index [http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/subjects/architecture/architects/prf/index.html]

Compiled by Michael Leininger of MIT's Rotch Library of Architecture and Planning. Subject index, and listing of projects by name.

Worldwide Books Art Catalogues and Books [http://www.worldwide.com/]

Last accessed 1/03.

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Internet Sites: Lists and Architecture Search Engines

About Architecture [http://architecture.about.com]

Links and information in a number of categories including historic periods, ornaments & trim, preservation, great bridges, countries/cultures, archives & photos. 7/00

ADAM Project: Search Engine [http://adam.ac.uk/]

Last accessed 1/03.

AIA SOLOSO [http://soloso.org/eknowledge/index.htm]

“Soloso is a new centralized knowledge and content acquisition experience being provided by AIA National for members. The site launched in May of this year and is a research tool that, over time, will become a premiere resource of information about architecture and the profession. Soloso will house member content, AIA contributor content, and third party content. All of the content is accessible through three search mediums, the Thinkmap, the scroll tape, and the typical search box method. Soloso was created as a platform for member interaction. Currently members interface with Soloso by contributing their own content in the form of articles, projects, and/or images as well as reviews, profile pages, and feedback. To learn more go to [http://www.soloso.org/eknowledge/help/index.htm]” 10/07.

ArchiNed [http://www.archined.nl/endex.html]

Special focus on architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture in the Netherlands. Links to sites worldwide in the categories design, institutions, education, businesses, publications, reference, and miscellaneous. But more than links, ArchiNed seeks to provide information, to "stimulate the dialogue on and participation in new developments within the profession... [and] encourage visitors to participate in discussions on relevant subjects within the profession. 12/98

Architects On Line: Architecture Portal [http://www.architectsonline.it/]

News, reviews, links to competition sites and sites of both architectural firms and famous architects; online forum. Many of the articles are in Italian. 11/00

Architecture and Building: Net Resources [http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/rsrce/webrsrce/contents.html]

Last accessed 1/03.

Architektur+Bauen: Deutsche Web-Ressourcen [http://www.tfh-berlin.de/~hasspro/arch/]

Links to German sites, including those for products, schools, and institutes.

BatOnLine [http://www.batonline.com]

Links to French sites.

BuildingOnline, Search Engine [http://www.buildingonline.com/]

Last accessed 1/03.

Construction WebLinks [http://www.constructionWebLinks.com/]

In three sections: organizations, industry topics, and resources. Prepared by the law firm of Thelen Reid & Priest LLP, a construction law practice. The sections relating to legal topics are especially noteworthy, including governmental agencies in the organizations section; and in the industry topics section: licensing, building codes, laws and regulations, legal and contracts, insurance, bonds. 8/02

deutsche bauzeitung [http://www.db.bauzeitung.de/sixcms/list.php?page=db_rel_page_home]

Last accessed 1/03.

Images on the Net Guide [http://libraries.mit.edu/rvc/image-collections/index.html]

A hypertext guide to exploring Internet image collections, compiled by Katherine Poole. Arranged topically, and by category (such as "computer animations" or "live pictures & video imagery").

LookUpDesign [http://www.lookupdesign.com/]

"...subject specific lookup to access Creative, Media, Art, Design Industry and related services." Search by keyword or topic. 7/02

ReSources [http://www.resources.com]

Links to "Manufacturers, Architects, Designers, Facility Managers, Office Furniture Dealerships, Reps, Professional Associations, Colleges and Universities, Consultants, Service Providers, and the Technical Community." 12/98

Yahoo [http://www.yahoo.com]

Last accessed 1/03.

Yahoo Architecture [http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Design_Arts/Architecture/]

Last accessed 1/03.

Yahoo Construction [http://www.yahoo.com/science/engineering/civil_engineering/construction]

Combination of a listing of links, and a grouping of links into categories. Grouped links include: autocad, companies, organizations, institutes, and landscapes.

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Jobs

A/E/C Professional [http://www.aecprofessional.com/]

"A/E/C Professional is a career management and recruitment center for professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industry." 4/03

Construction Executive [http://www.constructionexecutive.com]

"A career advancement and leadership development center for CEOs, executives and emerging leaders in the architecture, engineering and construction industry." 4/03

e-architect/ Jobs [http://www.e-architect.com/]

American Institute of Architects jobs listing. Can post resume or job listing. Not limited to members. 12/01

Job Center [http://www.akropolis.net/~zeus/jobcenter]

Features job listings as well as a database of portfolios. 3/00

WORKgateways [http://www.workgateways.com/]

Jobs in the UK and facts about the work environment. Jobs for architects, engineers, and planners included. 10/06 --

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Landscape Architecture

American Cultural Resources Association [http://www.acra-crm.org]

Established in 1995, this is a "business/professional organization for people working in historic preservation, architectural history, architectural anthropology, and landscape architecture."

American Garden Museum [http://www.americangardenmuseum.com/index1.html]

In the developmental phase, this site begins to collect information on American Gardens. 4/03

American Society of Landscape Architects [http://www.asla.org]

Membership information, jobs, hot list of accredited academic programs, bookstore catalog, news and events. A substantial lists of products and manufacturers [http://www.asla.org/productprofiles.htm].

American Trails Resources Directory [http://www.americantrails.org/resources/index.html]

Substantial collection of resources, on topics such as accessible trails, greenways and urban trails, rails to trails, planning trails, and much more. 2/01

Archives of American Gardens Database [http://www.siris.si.edu]

Select "Search SIRIS Catalogs", then "Archives and Manuscripts." Can search by keyword, creator, title, and subject. A project of the Smithsonian. 4/98

Canadian Society of Landscape Architects [http://www.csla.ca]

Includes the origins of the profession in Canada, and the objectives of the society

Catena: Digital Archive of Historic Gardens and Landscapes [http://catena.bgc.bard.edu/]

The initial offerings of this site focus on the villa as a landscape type. There are featured villas and a section of historical documentation. 11/06

Center for Land Use Interpretation [http://www.clui.org/]

"The Center for Land Use Interpretation is a research organization involved in exploring, examining, and understanding land and landscape issues. The Center employs a variety of methods to pursue its stated aim, engaging in research, classification, extrapolation, and exhibition." The Land Use Database is searchable by keyword. 4/01

Center for Landscape Research, University of Toronto [http://www.clr.utoronto.ca]

The Center for Landscape Research site provides information on the Center and attempts to gather other research efforts in landscape architecture. It includes an archive of theses in landscape architecture and of research in landscape architecture. CLR research interests include CAD/GIS integration, distance learning and computer-supported cooperative work approaches, and evaluation of space for social interaction.

Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture [http://www.thecela.org/]

Information about the council, history of the organization, etc. 4/07

e.LAN (European Landscape Architecture Network) [http://www.e-lan.org]

"Serves to bring European landscape architects closer together, by sharing personal experience through workshops and social events." 04/04

Economic Benefits of Parks and Open Space [http://www.tpl.org/]

Full-text of the report from the Trust for Public Lands. The Report is found in the Research Room. 01/01

Ecosystem Valuation [http://www.ecosystemvaluation.org/]

Descriptions of valuation methods, with case studies and practical applications. Links. 6/00

ELASA (European Landscape Architecture Students Association) [http://www.elasa.org/]

"An association of European landscape architecture student organizations serves to support co-operation, exchange of ideas and understanding between landscape architecture students throughout Europe" 04/04

Frederick Law Olmsted [http://www.newbedford.com/olmsted.html]

Links to sites on the man and his work. 8/99

GardenWeb [http://www.gardenweb.com/]

Glossary of botanical terms, directory (which can be searched or browsed, and has categories such as arboretum), forums, and more. 8/99

Historic American Landscapes Survey [http://www.cr.nps.gov/habshaer/hals/]

Recently establish program to document historic landscapes. 11/05

Historic Landscape Initiative [http://www2.cr.nps.gov/hli]

National Park Service program. 8/99

Human Dimensions of Urban and Community Forestry [http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.envmind/]

"Featuring research on peoples' perceptions and behaviors regarding nature in cities." 11/02

Human Environment Research Laboratory [http://www.herl.uiuc.edu/]

"A multidisciplinary research laboratory dedicated to studying the relationships between people and the environments they inhabit." Reports of several studies of the possible correlation between plants/nature in the urban environment and behavior (e.g. crime, self-discipline, etc.). Bibliography of research articles. 11/02

Imaging Systems Laboratory [http://www.imlab.psu.edu/]

Current and past projects such as SmartForest, an interactive virtual forest, and Evolving Urban Dynamics, an integrated decision support system for urban planning. 8/02

Internet Resources for Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning [http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/lawww.html]

Listing of links in the following categories: journals, libraries, organizations, indexes, reference sources, and theses. 12/98

L.A.R.E. (Landscape Architect Registration Exam) Manual [http://www.clarb.org/]

Manual available in pdf format on the CLARB site, in the publications category. 8/02

Martindale's - The Reference Desk: Landscape/Gardening [http://www.martindalecenter.com/Ref1Home.html]

Links to dictionaries/databases, courses & tutorials, supplies and equipment, calculators & applets. 12/98

Metropolitan Design Center [http://www.designcenter.umn.edu/]

"The Design Center develops interactive educational projects located in neighborhoods, communities, or affecting national urban design and planning issues." Includes descriptions and documentation of the projects they have undertaken. 2/00

Noise Abatement, Highways [http://www.dot.ca.gov:80/hq/oppd/pdpm/chap_pdf/chapt30.pdf]

PDF file, Caltrans Highway Traffic Noise Abatement policy. 1/00

Noise, Highway Traffic [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/noise/index.htm]

Material on abatement of highway traffic noise, some online documents. 1/00

Sustainable Architecture: Eco Design and Landscaping [http://www.aloha.net/~laumana/index.html]

Comments on a selection of projects, sketchbook, short bibliography. 6/99

TreeLink [http://www.treelink.org/]

Their mission is to "improve urban and community forests by providing Internet-based information, tools, and inspiration.

Urban Parks Online: Great Park Places [http://pps.org/upo/]

Gathering place for brief information on parks projects, those considered to be good places. Part of the Project for Public Spaces site. 6/99

Washington State Department of Transportation [http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/fasc/EngineeringPublications/]

Online manuals for roadside design, pedestrian and bicycle transportation, safety standards, etc. 6/00

Wave Hill [http://www.wavehill.org]

Information on the Wave Hill gardens and programs, and on their Catalog of Landscape Records in the United States. 8/98

Zen Gardens [http://academic.bowdoin.edu/zen/]

Extensive site, with information and images on 24 zen gardens, as well as descriptions of elements and origins, bibliography, glossary, and links. 5/05

Plants

Aggie Horticulture Searchable Plant Databases [http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/picturepages/tamuhort.html]

Several databases including interior plants, Texas trees, and horticulture picturepages. Includes images as well as information on water use, plant size, heat tolerance, bloom period, etc. 6/00

CalPhotos: Plants [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/flora/]

Over 20,000 images of plants (mostly Californian). Browsable from common and scientific name. Searchable. Information given on the plant includes its various names, growing elevation, geographic occurrence and the photographer. 6/00

Horticopia Plant List [http://www.hortpix.com/]

Brief info and thumbnail image of a variety of plants. 8/99

Landscape Plants [http://www.orst.edu/dept/ldplants/]

"This site contains images and information on over 450 landscape plants (mostly woody) listed in alphabetical order by genus, from Abelia to Zelkova." Can searach using a common name list. 6/00

Noble Foundation Plant Image Gallery [http://www.noble.org/imagegallery/]

Plants in three groups: grasses, forbs, and trees/shrubs/vines. Images include basic information on each plant. Browsable by common name, family name or scientific name. Search engine. 6/00

Vascular Plant Image Gallery [http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/gallery.htm]

Images, browsable by family. Searchable by common name. 6/00

WebGarden [http://webgarden.osu.edu/]

4/05

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