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Joseph F. Morbito Architecture Library | Web-Based Architecture Resources

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Architects:

The Aalto Museum IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Includes a bibliography, biography, and information on his architecture.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Includes tours, research, support information, etc.
Great Buildings Online-Master Architects List IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A list of master architects from around the world and across history."
International Archive of Women in Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A joint program of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and the University Libraries at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). The purpose of the archive is to document the history of women's involvement in architecture by collecting, preserving, storing, and making available to researchers the professional papers of women architects…"
Vitruvio.ch - Index of famous architects IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
A comprehensive, alphabetical index of famous architects.

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Architecture Metasites:

ADAM, the Art, Design, Architecture & Media Information Gateway IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A searchable catalogue of Internet resources that have been carefully selected and catalogued by professional librarians for the benefit of the UK Higher Education community."
ArchINFORM IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"Includes over 10000 built and unrealized projects from various architects and planners. The architecture of the 20th century is the main theme of this database."
Architecture Web Resources IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"Topics covered by this guide include architecture, building and construction, design, housing, planning, preservation, facility management, energy and the environment, and landscape architecture"
ArtSource Architecture Resources IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
A list of online architecture resources.
BUBL Link IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
This "catalogue of selected Internet resources" divides information into sections such as general resources, journals, specific resources, architects, and design and decoration of structures and accessories.
Infolink Architecture & Building IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"Australia's architectural, design, building, and construction information resource."
RIBA architecture links on the Web IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
An informative gateway to architecture information on the Web, this site can be searched alphabetically or by subject.
SAPLING | Architecture, Planning & Landscape Information Gateway IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Includes gateways for architecture, arts & culture, construction, heritage, housing, landscapes, planning, regeneration, among others.
Voice of the Shuttle: Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Covers many topics ranging from projects to teaching resources.

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Associations:

The following are websites for well-known professional associations and organizations.

AIA online IMAGE: This is a link to another web site (also available at http://www.e-architect.com/ IMAGE: This is a link to another web site ).
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
American Society of Landscape Architects IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
International Union of Architects IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
National Organization of Minority Architects IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
RIBA: ribanet IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Royal Institute of British Architects IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Society of American Registered Architects IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Society of Architectural Historians IMAGE: This is a link to another web site

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Bridges:

Bridge Engineering home page IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"SC Solutions has created this home page as a service to the worldwide bridge engineering community."
Bridges - Great Buildings Online IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Great Buildings Online provides the same type of quality information for famous bridges.
BridgeSite IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
A large of bridge information geared toward various levels of bridge knowledge.

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Buildings:

About.com: Great Buildings and Structures IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Provides an alphabetical listing of famous buildings and structures.
Aecportico: Buildings and Structures IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Information is divided by building types such as domes, hospitals, residential and more.
Cities/Buildings Database IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A collection of digitized images of buildings and cities drawn from across time and throughout the world, available to students, researchers and educators on the web."
Great Buildings Collections IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A collection of digitized images of buildings and cities drawn from across time and throughout the world, available to students, researchers and educators on the web"
The Museum of Modern Art: MoMA.org | Exhibitions | 1999 | The Un-Private House IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
An online exhibit of houses and their information.
National Building Museum IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Consists of online exhibits, news/events, and other information about the museum.
Skyscraper Museum IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM is a private, not-for-profit, educational corporation devoted to the study of high-rise building, past, present, and future"
SkyscraperPage.com IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Provides images, diagrams, and other information.

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General:

Archiseek.com - Contemporary and Historical Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Provides information on competitions, events and conferences, discussion forums, polls, book reviews, and more.
Architext IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A links site...which connects you to most of the international and Australian architecture sites that you could possibly want."
Canadian Centre for Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
This museum site includes information on exhibitions, collections, and other information.
Making Architecture: An Online Exhibition and Curriculum Resource IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Provides links to "Making Architecture: The Getty Center from Concept to Construction" and Making Architecture: For the Classroom."
The Netherlands Architecture Institute IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Includes a virtual tour, a collection & library, images, news, and other information regarding the museum.

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Images:

Digital Archive of American Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"This archive, currently consisting of nearly 1,500 digitized images of American architecture (280 buildings) plus explanatory material…"
Digital Archive of Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
An online archive of architectural images collected, primarily for educational use.
Digital Collections: Cities and Buildings IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A collection of digitized images of buildings and cities drawn from across time and throughout the world, available to students, researchers and educators on the web."
The Kidder Smith Images of American Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
A "sampling of digitized images from the Kidder Smith Slide Archives."
Of Bricks & Light: The American Museum of Photography IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
An exhibit of architectural photographs from 1845-1915.
S*P*I*R*O* Architecture Visual Resources Library IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
A searchable image database with many search fields.

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Journals Online:

The following are websites for well-known scholarly journals.

American Bungalow Magazine IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Abitare IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Architectural Record IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Architecture Australia IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Architecture Magazine IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Architects' Journal Plus IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
The City Review IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Domus - The Italian Architecture Magazine Online IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Harvard Design Magazine IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Metropolis Magazine IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Old House Journal IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
SOS! Update IMAGE: This is a link to another web site

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Landscape Architecture:

Landscape Architecture Image Resource IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
A database of landscape architecture images.
Landscape Architecture Internet Resources IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
An in-depth pathfinder from the UC Berkley Libraries that includes gateway sites, research guides, plants, images, and other topics.
Landscape Design Forum IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"This forum is provided for the discussion of the technical and aesthetic issues involved in landscape and garden design."
Landscape History IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"The images in this web site accompany the lectures in Kenneth Helphand's course on The History of Landscape Architecture - Art History 477/577 and 478/578. The main headings refer to sets of lectures on the enumerated topics."
LAprofession: Landscape Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Sponsored by the Landscape Architecture Foundation, this site provides information on education, practice, schools, links, financial aid, and more.

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Library of Congress Subject Headings:

Browser's Guide to Architecture: the NA Classification IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
The UC Berkley Library provides a list of subject headings by which architecture books can be found in addition to the call numbers.

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Preservation:

BOCA Building Codes, ICC, International mechanical codes, statewide building codes and property maintenance codes IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Provides national and international information on building codes.
Built in America: HABS/HAER, 1933-Present IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Collection of measured drawings, documentation, and photographs for historic buildings, structures, and sites around the country.
Caring for Your Historic Building--The Good Guides: National Parks Service IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Includes information on preservation of buildings and links to related areas of interest.
National Park Service: Links to the Past IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Provides information and links to various areas dealing with history and preservation.
World Monuments Fund: List of 100 Most Endangered Sites IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"A panel of leading international experts selects the List of 100 Most Endangered Sites from nominations submitted to WMF every two years by governments, organizations active in the field of cultural preservation, and individuals"

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Renaissance and Baroque Architecture:

Baroque Architecture - Great Buildings Online IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Lists all available information on Baroque architecture for the Great Buildings website.
Italian Renaissance Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
This site is organized by architect, providing images of their works.
Renaissance and Baroque Architecture: Architectural History IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
The images included in this collection were scanned from slides taken by Professor C. W. Westfall and used in his survey course, Renaissance and Baroque Architecture (ARH 102), University of Virginia, School of Architecture, Department of Architectural History.
Renaissance Architecture - Great Buildings Online IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Lists all available information on Renaissance architecture for the Great Buildings website.

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Research Information:

The New York Public Library: How to Research Architecture IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
A research guide including print research materials, research strategies, and other information.
The Society of Architectural Historians: Dissertations Underway on Architectural History IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
An incomplete list of dissertations that " cover topics including and related to architectural history, such as urbanism, landscape studies, and interior design."

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Urban Design and Planning:

Cyburbia: The Urban Planning Portal IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
"Contains a selective directory of Internet resources relevant to planning and urbanism."
RUDI - Resource for Urban Design Information IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
IMAGE: This is a link to another web site "RUDI is the leading urban design web site and offers high quality information about good practice in urban design."
URBAN PLANNING, 1794-1918 IMAGE: This is a link to another web site
Anthology of Articles, Conference Papers, and Reports.