Subject Guide: Architecture
Introduction
This is a subject guide in using library resources in the field of Architecture for patrons to:-
- Locate relevant database
- Find up-to date new publications
- Enhance research visibility
New Books
Databases
Art & Architecture Source is the largest full-text art research database covering fine, decorative and commercial art, as well as architecture and architectural design. With strong international coverage, it offers hundreds of full-text art journals, magazines and books, plus detailed indexing and abstracts and thousands of images.
CEPS 期 刊 論 文 & 會 議 論 文 集 ： 收 錄 台 灣 近 75% 的 學 術 及 指 標 性 期 刊 與 大 陸 核 心 期 刊 ， 共 逾 4,980 多 種 、 265 萬 多 篇 電 子 全 文 ， 全 文 率 達 97% 。 收 錄 年 代 至 1991 年 起 。
Includes thousands of Chinese journals in the humanities and social sciences from mainland China.
E-Journals
- Annual International Conference on Architecture & Civil Engineering
- Architect
- The Architects Journal
- Architectural Digest
- Architectural Record
- Architectural Review
- Architecture Australia
- Architecture Media Politics Society (AMPS)
- Architecture New Zealand
- Architecture of Israel
- Building Design & Construction
- Buildings & Landscapes: Journal of the Vernacular Architecture Forum
- Canadian Architect
- City, Territory and Architecture
- Domus
- Grey Room
- Interior Design
- Journal of the American Planning Association
- Journal of the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada
- Journal of Urban Design
- Landscape Architecture Australia
- Metropolis: Architecture Design
- Planning
- Proceedings of the Latvia University of Agriculture: Landscape Architecture & Art
- Vernacular Architecture
E-Books
Offers cross-searchable access to a multidisciplinary library of over 4,500 high quality e-books. Subjects vary from humanities and social sciences to arts and performances.
Gale Virtual Reference Library offers you a collection of premier reference books that you can view and search online.
HyRead eBook offer Chinese books published in Taiwan with subjects covering literature and fiction, business and economics, social sciences, technology and medicines, language learning, and biography, etc.
Provides access to E-books from a range of publishers, and covering a wide range of subjects.
Dissertations & Theses
收 錄 自 1977 年 以 來 國 內 各 學 科 領 域 的 博 士 、 碩 士 研 究 生 論 文 。
收 錄 台 灣 大 學 ( 2004 年 起 ) 、 成 大 、 清 大 、 交 大 、 淡 江 大 學 等 50 多 所 學 校 學 位 論 文 ， 提 供 全 方 位 服 務 。 收 錄 年 代 至 2004 年 起 。
Quick Guide
Patrons may follow the following Library of Congress Classification Numbers on the book shelves to search the subjects related to Architecture:-
| Major Subject | LC Class |
|---|---|
| Architecture | NA |
| Architectural Design | NA |
| Building Construction | TH |
| Computer-Aided Design | TK |
| Housing | HD |
| Interior Decoration | NK |
| Landscape Architecture | SB |
| Modern Architecture | NA |
| Structural Design | TA |
Patron may search for other useful library resources with the following user guides:
Print Journals
Professional Organizations
“advocate for the value of architecture and give architects the resources they need to do their best work”
“the professional association for landscape architects in the United States”
“the oldest independent school of architecture in the UK and one of the most prestigious and competitive in the world”
“has promoted the advancement and development of science, technology and art concerning architecture, with the mutual collaboration of its members.”
“enable the public to understand, enjoy and discuss architecture, locally and beyond”
“accredit the architectural courses offered by local universities and tertiary institutions and offers advice on the aspects of professional practice and practical experience in architecture”
“unite the architects of the world through a federation of their national organizations”
“a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture”
“a nonprofit membership organization that serves a network of local, national, and international institutions and individuals who, by profession or interest, focus on the history of the built environment and its role in shaping contemporary life”
Useful Websites
An international architecture database includes over 81000 built and unrealized projects from various architects and planners.
A Hong Kong government department responsible for developing and maintaining the public facilities for providing a better service to the general public.
A collection consists of about 1300 slides from the Fritz Block collection that document Modern architecture of Southern California and 100 slides from the collection of Pierre Koenig.
A Hong Kong government department responsible for promoting building safety; setting and enforcing safety, health and environmental standards for private buildings; as well as improving the quality of building development.
A collection of individual architects, architectural firms, and architectural projects of national significance with a focus on western Canada.
A collection includes old photos of Hong Kong dating back to the mid-19th century, with themes on historic buildings, street scenes and people’s livelihood for the study on the history of Hong Kong and district development.