Search Summon and the Library Catalogue to find ebooks and print books. Core architecture books are classed in NA and are located on Level 4 of the Music, Art & Architecture Library.
Listed below is a selection of architecture subject headings that can be used for keyword searching in the UBC Library Catalogue. Click on the links to browse books on specific subjects.
Subject headings can be further broken down by time period/style, place, building type, architect etc.. as shown below.
By time period or style:
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By building type:
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Material on architectural history includes publications on national and area history, historic preservation, cities and towns, topographical guides and the history of building technologies. Here are some sample subject headings:
Expanding your Search
To find more keywords/subjects try searching the Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus.
If UBC Library doesn't have the book you need, try ordering it through our Interlibrary Loan Service.
Visiting another university library? Reciprocal Borrowing agreements may allow you to sign out books at that library.
These databases will expand your search beyond UBC Library: