Most architecture books are not dedicated to a single building. The building you are researching may be discussed in books about the building's:
• architect
• time period
• location such as city or country
• style (and/or)
• building type
Search the The Library Catalog in order to locate books.
1. If you know the name of the architect or firm that designed the building, search for books under these names. Once you have the book in hand, refer to its index or table of contents to determine whether or not your building is mentioned.
2. If the architect or firm is unknown, try searching under time period, style, place, or building type (i.e. Architecture -- Romanesque)
To locate articles on your building, you will need to search an index that specializes in architectural subjects. The Avery Index is the most comprehensive index of this kind. Link to the Avery Index from the Databases and Indexes to Articles link on the UT Library Online homepage. For more help searching for books and articles, consult the Basic Research Guide.
Encyclopedias & Dictionaries provide historical data, bibliographies and information authored by experts in the field. Many also include photographs, plans, views, sections, elevations, and details of buildings.
1. International Dictionary of Architects and Architecture: NA 40 I48 1993 Architecture Lib. Reference
Volume II contains entries about buildings arranged by country. Bibliographies accompany each entry. Buildings are also indexed by architect or firm name.
2. Contemporary Masterworks: N 6490 C65675 1991 Architecture Lib. Reference
Includes entries, photographs and bibliographies for more than 100 significant buildings.
3. Encyclopedia of World Architecture: NA 200 S74 1983 Architecture Lib. Reference
Two-volume set with entries listed by country, architectural style and period. Includes color photographs, plans and sections.
4. Icons of Architecture: the 20th century: NA 680 I26 1998 Architecture Lib. Reference
Entries are arranged alphabetically by architect name. Includes photographs of significant, 20th century buildings along with a brief biographical sketch of the architect and historical background/description of the building featured.
An 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.
A multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture,that includes entries under significant buildings and architects (with bibliographies).
Architectural Guidebooks may offer historical background, maps of the area, walking tour itineraries, photographs, and drawings. To locate guidebooks in the UT libraries, search The Library Catalog using the following subject headings :
Architecture -- country/state -- city/county – Guidebooks
Buildings -- country/state -- city/county – Guidebooks
Historic Buildings -- country/state - Guidebooks
Historic Sites -- country/state – Guidebooks
Monuments -- country/state – Guidebooks
City (country) - Guidebooks
The subjects above can also be used with the subheading "History" replacing the "Guidebooks" subheading to locate relevant historical surveys (e.g.: Architecture – England – London – History or Architecture – Texas – Austin – History).
1. National Landmarks, America 's Treasures: the National Park Foundation's complete guide to national historic landmarks: E 159 C43 2000 Architecture Lib. Reference
Lists National Historic Landmarks designated by 1999. Arranged alphabetically by county within each state. Includes subject and building name indexes, photographs, drawings and plans.
2. Source Book of American Architecture: 500 notable buildings from the 10th century to the present: NA 705 S578 1996 Architecture Lib. Reference
Entries are listed chronologically, beginning with Native American architecture. Indexes include: regional and state, building name,architect/firm name and building types.
