Material District: Search this database of innovative design materials by material name, project, architect, manufacturer, or keyword. May require free registration.
To browse books on topics within the category of building design and construction, find the section of the main stacks or oversize section of the library with books beginning with the following call numbers. If you don't see your topic listed here, use the library catalog to locate books in the call number area of the topic you are researching or ask a librarian for help.
Strategies for searching the WU Library catalog for books, ebooks, and videos on specific building design and construction topics
Example: To find resources on a particular building, enter part or all of the building name along with the name of the architect or firm:
Example: To find resources on a particular type of material, enter the name of the material along with the word "construction":
Examples: To find resources on a particular building style, element, or typology, enter the name of the style/type/element along with the word "architecture":
Search for design resources on a specific building typology/type:
Search by style:
Search by element:
