In addition to books and articles, try these resources for biographical and current contact information. Need help searching for books and articles? Consult the Basic Research Guide at www.lib.utexas.edu/apl/researchguide.html.
To locate more biographical sources in the library, search the online Library Catalog, accessible from the University of Texas Libraries web site at http://www.lib.utexas.edu, using the following subject headings:
architects -- biographies
architects -- country/state of origin (i.e.: Great Britain or Texas ) -- directories
architects -- interviews
architecture -- directories
architecture -- dictionaries
women architects -- country/state of origin
African American architects -- country/state of origin
Biographical dictionaries and encyclopedias provide biographical data (such as birth and death dates and lists of works), bibliographies and essays that are authored by experts in the field.
1. MacMillan Encyclopedia of Architects: NA 200 S74 1979 Architecture Lib. Reference
2. Contemporary Architects: NA 40 C6 1994B Architecture Lib. Reference (also refer to 1980 and 1987 editions)Biographies of architects, engineers, landscape architects, and planners from all geographic regions, born before December 31, 1930. Articles feature bibliographies and lists of built works. Includes a glossary, a chronological list of architects, and a buildings index.
Covers international architects and firms working over the past fifty years. Includes bibliographies and lists of built works. Some articles feature statements written by the architect.
3. Dictionary of Art: N 31 D5 1996 V. 1-34 Architecture Lib. Reference Also available online as Grove Art Online through Databases & Indexes to Articles on the University of Texas Libraries web site.
4. International Dictionary of Architects and Architecture: NA 40 I48 1993 Architecture Lib. ReferenceAn exhaustive encyclopedia of art and architecture from around the world, with coverage from prehistory to the present. A good source for lists of recommended readings.
5. Encyclopedia of Architecture: NA 31 E59 1988 V.1-5 Architecture Lib. ReferenceVolume 1 of this set covers architects and firms from around the world.
6. Who's Who in Architecture: From 1400 to the Present : NA 40 W48 Architecture Lib. Ref. and StacksPublished by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), includes biographical information on major 20th century architects.
7. Icons of Architecture: the 20th Century : NA 680 I26 1998 Architecture Lib. ReferenceAn extensive listing of biographical information on architects from the 15th century to contemporary times.
Includes brief biographical sketches of architects along with historical background/description and color photographs of an exemplary building by the architect.
8. IAWA Biographical Database: http://lumiere.lib.vt.edu/iawa_db/
9. Directory of British Architects 1834-1914: NA 967 D5724 2001 Architecture Lib. ReferenceCompiled by the International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA) this database's focus is on historical rather than current women architects. Includes links to inventories of IAWA archival collections.
Includes biographical information, bibliographies, and sources of lists of works.
10. African-American Architects: a Biographical Dictionary, 1865-1945: NA 736 A47 2004 Architecture Lib. Reference
Includes a bibliography, and lists of buildings by state and by architect.
Membership directories usually list contact information for architects or firms and might also include lists of projects, bibliographic references and more:
1. Pro File: the Official Directory of the American Institute of Architects: NA 53 P76 Architecture Lib. Reference. Also available online at: http://www.firstsourceonl.com/profile/index.asp
Includes current contact information (and web sites) for architects and firms that are AIA members. Find your architect or firm listed alphabetically, by specialization, or under the state in which they practice. Note that a foreign architecture firm might be an AIA member if they practice in the United States .
2. American Architects Directory: NA 53 A37 1st 1956 through 3rd 1970 Architecture Lib. Reference
This precursor to Pro File includes lists of works and bibliographies.
3. Roster of Architects Registered to Practice in the State of Texas: NA 54 T4 R679 1997 Arch. Lib. Reference
Listing of contact information for architects registered in Texas.
4. RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects: http://www.riba.org/
Current contact information (and web sites) for architects and firms that are RIBA members. Includes an international directory of practices (firms) that can be searched by country.
5. Directory of African American Architects: http://blackarch.uc.edu
Includes an alphabetical listing and state listings of African-American architects, landscape architects, and architecture school faculty. Over 1,500 names are currently featured, some with web site links.
6. Directory, African American Architects: NA 53 D57 2ND 1996 Architecture Lib. Reference
Print directory of African American architects licensed to practice in the U.S.
7. UIA: International Union of Architects: http://www.uia-architectes.org/texte/summary/p2b1.html
Provides links to web sites for regional organizations of architects and their member organizations. 100 countries are represented in the UIA. Some countries' architectural associations provide online directories.
