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Library Guide No. 5.1 |
This guide presents a selection of major reference materials available for architectural research in the Musagetes Architecture Library, Cambridge and online. Duplicates of some titles may also be available in the Dana Porter Library Reference collection. Additional resources can be located through TRELLIS, UW's online catalogue. Further information and assistance is available from:
Michele Laing, Branch Head
Musagetes Architecture Library
mlaing@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 x27620
Note: Many electronic resources require connecting to the proxy server http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/proxy/ before being used from off campus.
Fletcher, Banister, Sir. Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture.
Ref NA200.F63 1996 Musagetes.
The architecture student's Bible. A treasury of references to world architecture from ancient times to the late 1980's.
Frampton, Kenneth. Modern Architecture: A Critical History.
Ref NA500.F75 1992 Musagetes.
Great Buildings Online.
Available online via:
http://www.greatbuildings.com/gbc.html
This searchable database documents "architecture around the world and across history."
Johnson, Donald Leslie and Donald Langmead. Makers of 20th Century Modern Architecture.
Ref NA680.J628 1997 Musagetes.
Presents brief career overviews of major modernist architects from Aalto to Wright.
Lloyd, Seton. Ancient Architecture: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, Greece.
Ref NA210.L58 1974 Musagetes.
Highlights of architecture from the ancient world. Well illustrated.
Yarwood, Doreen. A Chronology of Western Architecture.
Ref NA200.Y33x 1987 Musagetes.
Architecture from the Bronze Age to Richard Rogers. Well illustrated with photographs and line drawings.
Ballast, David. K. Architect's Handbook of Formulas, Tables, and Mathematical Calculations.
Ref NA2750.B32 1988 Musagetes.
Cole, Emily. The Grammar of Architecture..
Ref NA31.G726x 2002 Musagetes.
Employs original engravings to identify building elements and explain architectural styles.
Elements of Style: A Practical Encyclopedia of Interior Architectural Details, from 1485 to the Present.
Ref NA2850.E44 1996 Musagetes.
Architectural details arranged chronologically by period. Profusely illustrated.
Frampton, Kenneth. Modern Architecture, 1851-1945.
Ref NA642.F7 1983 Musagetes.
Landmarks of architecture are discussed, accompanied by photographs and sometimes a minute plan.
Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture.
Available online via:
http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM
Includes illustrations and a pronunciation guide.
Knobel, Lance. The Faber Guide to Twentieth-Century Architecture: Britain and Northern Europe.
Ref NA680.K59 1985 Musagetes.
A survey of landmarks in architecture arranged by country, then city with a brief description and black and white photo.
Le Blanc, Sydney. 20th Century American Architecture: 200 Key Buildings.
Ref NA712.L4 1993 Musagetes.
Levy, Joel. Really Useful: The Origins of Everyday Things.
Ref GN406.L48x 2002 Musagetes.
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture.
Ref NA687.P43x. 2004 Musagetes.
Porter, Tom. Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms.
Ref NA31.P67 2004 Musagetes.
Walker, John Albert. Glossary of Art, Architecture, and Design since 1945: Terms and Labels Describing Movements, Styles, and Groups . . . .
Ref N34.W34 1992 Musagetes.
Good source for locating hard-to-find descriptions of contemporary movements. May include a brief bibliography.
White, Antony. Architecture & Ornament: A Visual Guide.
Ref NA680.W52x 1990 Musagetes.
A guide to the appearance and names of the most common and interesting architectural details and decorative motifs used in Western architecture from classical times to present day.
The World Atlas of Architecture.
Ref NA200.W67 1984 Musagetes.
Provides an introduction to the architecture of each major period from antiquity to the twentieth century. Noteworthy for the illustrations.
Wright, Sylvia Hart. Sourcebook of Contemporary North American Architecture from Postwar to Postmodern.
Ref NA703.W75 1989 Musagetes.
Supplies brief information on more than 500 of the most widely discussed buildings and complexes completed in North America between 1947 and 1987.
Archiseek Glossary of Architectural Terms.
Available online via:
http://www.archiseek.com/guides/glossary/a.html
Brief descriptions of terms from abacus to yoke.
Burden, Ernest. Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture.
Ref NA31.B83 2002 Musagetes.
Byars, Mel. The Design Encyclopedia.
Ref NK1370 .B93 2004 Musagetes.
A comprehensive text that includes many new (i.e. born after 1960) designers from all fields of design excepting graphic design. Small colour photos enliven the text.
Corbeil, Jean Claude. The Firefly Visual Dictionary.
Ref PE1629.C633 2002 Musagetes.
Curl, James. A Dictionary of Architecture.
Available online via:
http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t1
This comprehensive dictionary contains thousands of entries on architects, terms, periods, and styles covering all periods of Western architectural history.
Encyclopedia of Architecture: Design, Engineering & Construction.
Ref NA31.E59 1988 Musagetes.
Substantial descriptions of terminology are accompanied by plans and photographs.
Encyclopedia of Interior Design.
Ref NK1165.E48x 1997 Musagetes.
Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment.
Ref B802.E53 2003 Musagetes.
Encyclopedia of 20th Century Architecture.
Ref NA680.E495 2004 Musagetes.
Guo, Quinghua. A Visual Dictionary of Chinese Architecture.
Ref NA1540.G86x 2002 Musagetes.
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia.
Ref NA705.H36 1998 Musagetes.
Historic Architecture Sourcebook.
Ref NA31.H56 1977 Musagetes..
Defines terms spanning 5,000 years of architectural history. Well illustrated with line drawings.
Packard, Robert T. Encyclopedia of American Architecture
Ref NA705.H86 Musagetes.
A summary of American architecture is presented alphabetically by topic, beginning with the colonial period.
Pile, John. Dictionary of 20th-Century Design.
Ref NK1390.P53 1990 Musagetes.
Includes all types of design relating to the form of any functional object.
White, Norval. The Architecture Book.
Ref NA31.W45 1976 Musagetes.
An alphabetically arranged index to architectural terms and architects.
1000 Architects.
Ref NA50.O64 2004 Musagetes.
Features up and coming firms that are not yet household names.
Colvin, Howard M. Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840.
Ref NA996.C6 1978b Musagetes.
Contemporary Architects.
Ref NA40.C66x 1987 Musagetes.
Biographies of prominent, currently practicing architects, planners, theorists, and landscape architects. Also includes awards received, a bibliography, and a statement by the architect on his/her work.
Contemporary Designers.
Ref NK1166.C66 1990 Musagetes.
More than 600 biographies of established, currently active designers working in the fields of architecture, interior design, graphic communication, textiles, film, fashion, and theatre.
Krantz, Les. American Architects: A Survey of Award-Winning Contemporaries and Their Notable Works.
Ref NA736.K7 1989 Musagetes.
Includes some well known Canadian architects.
Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects.
Ref NA40.M25 1982 Musagetes.
Includes over 2,400 biographies of architects from ancient times to the present and from all geographical regions. A list of works plus a select bibliography accompany each entry.
Rattenbury, Kester. Architects Today.
Ref NA40.R377x 2004 Musagetes.
One page of text opposite one page of colour photos of projects done by the most important architects practising today, arranged in alphabetical order.
Who's Who in Architecture: From 1400 to the Present Day.
Ref NA40.W48 1977b Musagetes.
Architectural Graphic Standards.
TH 2031.R35 2000 Musagetes Reserves.
Graphic Standards for Landscape Architecture.
SB472.G73 1986 Musagetes Reserves.
Details site design, recreation, and site modification systems.
Graphic Standards Guide to Architectural Finishes.
TH2521.G69 2002
Musagetes Reserves.
Metric Handbook: Planning and Design Data.
Ref TH2031.M48 1999 Musagetes Reserves.
Metric standards for building types.
Ramsay, Charles G. Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen.
TH2031.R35 1994 Musagetes Reserves.
Reznikoff, S. C. Interior Graphic and Design Standards.
NA2708.R49 1986 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Details for Roof Design.
TH2431.H37 1998 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design.
TH151.T55 2005 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Lighting
TK4188.S753 2000 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Building Types.
NA2760.T53x 1990 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning.
NK2110.D35 2001 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture.
SB475.9.S72T55 1998 Musagetes Reserves.
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction.
TH2031. A84254 2003 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Residential Development.
NA9051.T55 1995 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Site Planning.
NA2540.5.D4 1984 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Details for Store Planning and Design.
HF5429.B667 1995 Musagetes Reserves.
Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design.
HT166.T47 2002 Musagetes Reserves.
National Building Code of Canada.
TH226.A1x 1995 Musagetes Reserves.
National Fire Code of Canada.
CA1 RE 64 N12 1990 Musagetes Reserves.
Ontario Building Code.
KEO923.A354A2 1997 Musagetes Reserves.
Allen, Edward and Joseph Iano. Fundamentals of Building Construction.
TH145.A417 2004 Musagetes Reserves.
Brett, Peter. An Illustrated Dictionary of Building: A Illustrated Reference Guide for Practioners and Students.
Ref TH9.B72 1997 Musagetes.
Building Glossary.
Available online via:
http://www.theresponsibleorder.com/150glossary.htm
Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction.
Ref TH1111.E545x 2001 Musagetes.
Glass, Jacqueline. Encyclopaedia of Architectural Technology.
Ref TH9.G53 2002 Musagetes.
Harris, Cyril M. Dictionary of Architecture and Construction.
Ref NA31.D55x 2000 Musagetes.
A comprehensive text providing definitions of terms in architecture and construction.
Introduction to Wood Building Technology.
Ref TH1101.I585x 1997 Musagetes.
Discusses materials, construction details, thermal insulation, sound control, fire protection and more.
Introduction to Wood Design.
Ref TH1101.W662x 2002 Musagetes.
A complementary guide to the Wood Design Manual.
Stein, J.Stewart. Construction Glossary: An Encyclopedic Reference and Manual.
Ref TH9.S78 1993 Musagetes.
Wood Design Manual.
Ref TH1101.W66x 2002 Musagetes.
The complete reference for wood design in Canada.
Wood Reference Handbook.
Ref TA419.W766x 1995 Musagetes.
A guide to the architectural use of wood in building construction.
Yardsticks for Costing: Cost Data for the Canadian Construction Industry.
Ref TH435.Y37x Musagetes.
Dunster, David. Key Buildings of the Twentieth Century. Volume 1: Houses, 1900-1944. Volume 2: Houses, 1945-1989.
Ref NA680.D86 1985 Musagetes.
Drawings of Great Buildings.
Ref NA2706.U6D72 1983 Musagetes.
180 drawings of significant buildings, from 2550 B.C. to 1970, most on a uniform scale of 1:800.
Encyclopaedia of World Architecture.
Ref NA31.E54x 1979b Musagetes.
Features plans and sections of selected important buildings. Volume one includes Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Western European architecture up to 1900. Volume two features buildings in the Mideast, Asia, and Latin and South America.
Grundrissatlas, Wohnungsbau = Floor Plan Atlas, Housing.
Ref NA7860.G78x 1997 Musagetes.
Plans of multi-storey housing, single-family residences, and high-density, low-rise housing built since the 1950's.
Ching, Francis D.K. Architectural Graphics.
NA2700.C46 2003 Musagetes Reserves.
Presents essential drawing tools, principles, and techniques used to communicate architectural ideas.
Davis, David A. and Theordore D. Walker. Plan Graphics.
NA2700.C27 W34 2000 Musagetes Reserves.
Graphic communication principles and ideas for the landscape architect.
Eissen, Koos. Presenting Architectural Designs: Three-Dimensional Visualization Techniques.
NA2714.E3713 1990 Musagetes Reserves.
Perspective and presentation techniques.
Laseau, Paul. Graphic Problem Solving for Architects and Designers.
NA2705.L37 1986 Musagetes Reserves.
Linton, Harold and Scott Sutton. Sketching the Concept: Perspective Illustration for Architects, Designers and Artists.
NA2700.L547 1993 Musagetes Reserves.
Shen, Janet and Theodore D. Walker. Sketching and Rendering for Design Presentations.
NA2714.S53 1992 Musagetes Reserves.
Uddin, M.Saleh. Hybrid Drawing: Techniques by Contemporary Architects and Designers.
NA2714.U34 1999 Musagetes Reserves.
Presents ideas for the fusion and superimposition of concepts, media, and techniques to create innovative architectural presentations.
Wang, Thomas C. Plan and Section Drawing.
NA2708.W36 1996 Musagetes Reserves.
Architectural Index for Ontario (Archindont).
Available online via:
http://archindont.tpl.toronto.on.ca/
A database of architectural information and citations to periodical articles and books about buildings in Toronto.
Kalman, Harold. A History of Canadian Architecture.
Ref NA740.K35x 1994 Musagetes.
This two-volume, illustrated set concisely outlines the evolution of Canadian architecture.
Maitland, Leslie, Jacqueline Hucker and Shannon Ricketts. A Guide to Canadian Architectural Styles.
Ref NA740.M35 1992 Musagetes.
Peters, Diane E. Canadian Art and Architecture: An Annotated Bibliography of Theses and Dissertations.
Ref N6540.P43x 2003 Musagetes.
Simmins, Geoffrey. Bibliography of Canadian Architecture.
Ref NA745.S56x 1992 Musagetes.
Simmins' bibliography concentrates on the literature relating to Canadian architecture published since 1981. Included in this compilation are books, theses, journal articles, government documents, and some professional and trade publications. The entries have been grouped into 11 units: bibliography and general reference, journals, indigenous architecture, individual architects and firms, specific buildings and building types, thematic studies, national and period studies, regional studies, urban planning, and conservation and preservation. This bibliography is especially noteworthy for bringing together difficult to locate material appearing in non-architecture related publications.
Bergeron, Claude. Canadian Architectural Periodicals Index: 1940-1980.
Ref NA745.B46x 1986 Musagetes.
Contains an inventory of the contents of Canadian architectural journals published from 1940 to 1980.
Johnston, Patricia J. Index of Canadian Architect and Builder, 1888-1908.
Ref NA744.J63x 198- Musagetes.
Encyclopedia of Gardens: History and Design.
Ref SB465.E63x 2001 Musagetes.
This three volume set provides descriptions and analysis of a wide range of topics, individuals, and places related to the history of gardens and garden design.
Garden Lover's Guide to Canada.
Ref SB466.C2H63x 2001 Musagetes.
Descriptions of individual Canadian gardens and their origins from coast to coast.
Includes touring information.
Mann, William A. Landscape Architecture: An Illustrated History in Timelines, Site Plans, and Biography.
Ref SB470.5.M37 1993 Musagetes.
The Oxford Companion to Gardens.
Ref SB469.25.O95 1986 Musagetes.
A scholarly guide to the history of gardens worldwide and the eminent individuals associated with them.
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals.
Web database available via:
http://journal-indexes.uwaterloo.ca/
The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals offers a comprehensive listing of journal articles published worldwide on architecture and design, archaeology, city planning, interior design, and historic preservation. Avery indexes not only the international scholarly and popular periodical literature, but also the publications of professional associations, US state and regional periodicals, and the major serial publications on architecture and design of Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. Expanded coverage includes obituary citations providing an excellent source of biographical data -- often the only information available for less-published architects. Coverage is from the 1930s (with selective coverage dating back to the 1860s) to the present. The Avery Index is updated weekly.
RIBA Library Online Catalogue.
Web database available via:
http://www.architecture.com/go/Architecture/Reference/Library_897.html
The Royal Institute of British Architects catalogue can be used to seach for journal articles published over the previous ten years.While there is overlap with the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, the RIBA Index includes access to some unique British, European, and Asian journals.
Note: Access this resource from "Architecture" on the Research guides by subject web page. Before searching, set the Search Limits to "Articles".
Art Abstracts.
Web database available via:
http://journal-indexes.uwaterloo.ca/
Covering 1984 to the present, this database provides access to araticles on art, design, film, architecture, and photography. The journals indexed are international in scope but English is the predominant language of publication.
CPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index).
Web database available via:
http://journal-indexes.uwaterloo.ca/
Locate articles on architects and architecture appearing in the Globe & Mail, Maclean's, and other Canadian journals. Coverage is 1988 to the present. Includes fulltext articles from 165+ Canadian journals published since 1995.
Note: Use Keyword or Advanced Search for your query.
Michele Laing 97/09
Revised 03/08, 04/08
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