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A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture by James Stevens Curl
ISBN: 9780198606789
Publication Date: 2007-05-01
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture by Francis D. K. Ching
ISBN: 9780470648858
Publication Date: 2011-09-06
The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching's unique style.

Architecture: a Historical Perspective by Pavlos Lefas
ISBN: 9783868593150
Publication Date: 2014-11-30
Architecture by Denna Jones (Editor); Richard Rogers (Foreword by); Philip Gumuchdjian (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9783791349152
Publication Date: 2014-08-22
Architectural Atmospheres by Gernot Böhme (Contribution by); Olafur Eliasson (Contribution by); Juhani Pallasmaa (Contribution by); Christian Borch (Editor)
ISBN: 9783038215127
Publication Date: 2014-03-31
Architecture and Capitalism by Peggy Deamer (Editor)
ISBN: 9780415534888
Publication Date: 2013-08-06
Architecture and the Paradox of Dissidence by Ines Weizman (Editor)
ISBN: 9780415714082
Publication Date: 2013-12-21
The Air from Other Planets by Sean Lally
ISBN: 9783037783931
Publication Date: 2013-12-13

You might like to browse the library shelves to find something of interest in your field. Books are arranged by subject using the Library of Congress call number system. The call number is located on the book spine.

Circulating books with these call numbers are located on the 5th floor.

  N – Fine Arts
NA - Architecture 
NB - Sculpture 
NC - Drawing, Design 
ND - Painting
 NE - Print Media 
NK - Decorative Arts including Interior Design
 NX - Arts in General  

Circulating books with these call numbers are located on the 6th floor.

SB – Plant Culture including Landscape Architecture 

TH - Building Construction including Decorative Furnishings
TR - Photography 
TT - Handicrafts, Arts and Crafts  

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