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Architecture

Welcome to the Architecture guide

This guide contains resources curated by library staff to provide guidance for your studies and research in Architecture. Read through the outlines below to learn what is covered in each section. You can navigate to these sections via the menu on the left.
 

E-books: A list of useful textbooks on architecture which can be used in addition to your prescribed resources.

Academic articles: Contains architecture related databases where you can search for academic and industry related journal articles.

Architectural plans: Provides suggestions and links on how to find architectural plans, drawings and sections. 

Building Codes, Standards and Practice Notes: Will lead you to the National Construction Code, Australian standards and Acumen architectural practice notes. 

Images and streaming videos: Find inspiring and relevant images and videos of architecture, architects and art in the library's high quality digital image and streaming video collections.

Search strategies and tips: Will help get you started with the techniques of searching to save you valuable time and effort. 

Google Scholar and Google: Has useful tips for searching Google Scholar and Google to find quality sources. Not all information you find on Google is trustworthy or reliable. Guidance on evaluating the sources you find on websites is available here.

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Deakin Burwood by Simon Shiff

Docklands Building by Ern Gan

State Library Victoria by Nate Watson