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Architecture

A guide to print and electronic resources available at The New School Libraries.

Architectural Drawings and Plans

Architectural Drawings and Illustrations

Search by Architect or Building Name 

  • Try searching for the building, architect or architectural firm in DETAIL Inspiration database. DETAIL Inspiration is best for contemporary buildings. (Link below)
  • If a building is designed by a well-known architect, try searching Books & More, the library catalog, for books on the architect, architectural firm or building. 
  • If a building is architecturally notable, try searching Art & Architecture source for articles with drawings and illustrations about the building or JSTOR for images or drawings. (Links below)

Search by Material or Building Type

  • Search for the material or building type in DETAIL Inspiration database. (Link below) 
  • Search for the material or building type using Books & More to find books or eBooks. 
  • Search for the building type in Art & Architecture Source for articles with drawings and illustrations about the building type or material or in JSTOR or images or drawings. (Links below.)
  • Browse the collection Avery/GSAPP Architectural Plans and Sections (Columbia University) in JSTOR. (Link below) 

Web Sources

  • If the architect or firm has a website, drawings and illustrations can sometime be found there. 

Database Links