BA Architecture
Meet your Librarian – Beccy Western
About Beccy
Beccy Western is the Subject Librarian responsible for Architecture, Fashion, FCP, FMB, Textile Design and Interior Design.
How can I help you?
You can book one to one tutorials with me to help you with your research or referencing, please contact me via email or you can drop into the library office (DS103) to have a chat!
I work all day Monday and Tuesday, and Wednesday morning.
As a team, we also provide research and referencing drop-in sessions to assist you in the run-up to written work hand-ins, keep an eye on Instagram (@norwichuni_library) for times and dates.
e-book Collections
Try these virtual shelves which link you to ready-made collections of e-books on specific subjects.
Useful online collections for BA Architecture
Architecture (O’Reilly)
Architecture (ProQuest)
Print Books
Books
Architecture books are held at Dewey Decimal number 770.
With the exception of short loan books, everything can be borrowed for three weeks. They are broken down into more specific subject areas like this:
Online Resources
As well as printed materials, the Library also has a wide selection of online resources to help you with your research.
Useful online resources for BA Architecture
Resource Type
TV, Video and SoundLocation:
Off-campus On-campusBox of Broadcasts
BoB is an up to date television streaming service available to all students and staff. BoB allows you to view recently aired programmes from over 65 channels and there is a searchable archive of 3.3 million broadcasts. You can also record programmes aired in the last 30 days which will be stored on the service permanently, meaning you can watch them again and again. Best of all, you do not need a TV license to use this service.
This service is not available outside the UK. You will need to register with BoB when you first try and access it.
Video resources to support accessing and using BoB are available on the VLE.
Further resources on how to use BoB Â (opens in a new window)
Resource Type
E-JournalsLocation:
Off-campusCIS (The Construction Information Service)
The most comprehensive source of technical standards legislation and technical guidance for construction industry professionals.
Create your own account by following this link: create new account (opens in a new window)
See the VLE page here for step by step details on how to create your new account: VLE
You can now log in with your new CIS account here
NB once signed in, click your initials at the top right of the screen to navigate to “Guided tours” to help you use the site.
Click for videos and guides (this link opens in a new window) to using CIS.
Resource Type
Maps and ImagesLocation:
Off-campus On-campusDigimap
Digimap is a database giving access to Ordnance Survey maps and map data, Arial photographs and Lidar data*, either to download for use with application software such as GIS or CAD, or as maps generated by Digimap itself. You will need to register using your Norwich Uni email to use this service.
* Lidar data is a very accurate model of the earth’s surface; this data is captured by firing very rapid laser pulses at the ground surface.
You need to register with Digimap when you use the resource for the first time.
A short video on how to use Digimap is available on the VLE.
Resource Type
E-BooksLocation:
Off-campus On-campusO’Reilly
Access to over 21,000 technical e-books and videos to assist with IT and programming needs. Other areas include art and design with publishers like Laurence King included and books about well being too. Aimed specifically at Higher Education users with an interface that allows for personalising and comes with an app which is free to download.
Short videos on how to access and use O’Reilly are available on the VLE.
Further guides on using O’Reilly are available on their webpages (opens in a new window).
You can download an O’Reilly app to enable you to save material. Information on how to download the app is available (opens in a new window).
Resource Type
Trends and Market DataLocation:
Off-campus On-campusStatista
Statista offers over 1.5 million statistics from over 18,000 sources, available immediately in easy to use graphs you can use in your own reports and presentations. Statista includes market data, industry reports, forecasts, opinion polls and infographics.
A video guide to using Statista is available on the VLE.
Further usage guides are available on Statista’s site (opens in a new window).
Publications
Publications, also known as magazines, journals or periodicals, are regularly published with up to date articles, images, and editorials. These can be available in print and online.
Useful online publications for BA Architecture
Resource Type
JournalLocation:
On-campusWhere to access:
PrintStatus:
CurrentAA Files
Published twice a year by the Architectural Association School of Architecture, AA Files looks to promote original and engaging writing on architecture. It does this by drawing on the AA School’s own academic research, lecture programme, exhibitions and events, as well as a rich and eclectic mix of architectural scholarship from all over the world.
Resource Type
JournalLocation:
On-campusWhere to access:
PrintStatus:
CurrentArchitects’ Journal
Industry-led weekly British architectural magazine. Includes current news and in-depth project articles.
Resource Type
JournalLocation:
Off-campus On-campusWhere to access:
Print OnlineStatus:
CurrentArchitectural Design
Covering both news and theory for the industry, each edition is edited by an invited guest editor.
Resource Type
JournalLocation:
On-campusWhere to access:
PrintStatus:
CurrentDetail
International, professional journal dealing with architecture and construction. Every issue focuses on a different aspect of construction, giving contemporary examples which are illustrated with plans and photographs. DETAIL also archives all its project information on their database ‘DETAIL Inspiration’, including images and research for over 3000 projects.
Resource Type
JournalLocation:
On-campusWhere to access:
PrintStatus:
CurrentRIBA Journal
Produced by the Royal Institute of British Architects, offering essential reading, in-depth building studies and the latest thinking on architectural practice matters.
Research Reports
Take a look at previously submitted Norwich Uni Research Reports for Architecture.