Guides: Architectural Technology: Articles and Databases

Research Databases

Archipedia, Society of Architectural Historians
SAH Archipedia is an authoritative online encyclopedia of the U.S. It contains histories, photographs, and maps for over 20,000 structures and places.
Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada
Includes individuals who were active between 1800-1950.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Provides access to CCOHS data collections and standards, including: CHEMINFO, MSDS/FTSS, RTECS, OHS References.
CSA Ondemand
Contains the entire collection of CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standards and related documents. Some of the documents are quite large and may take a couple of minutes to open.
Some documents are available in PDF versions on-campus. Works best with Firefox. Printing is not available for these materials.
National Fire Codes (NFPA)
Provides access to all National Fire Protection Agency codes and standards. Provided free of charge by NFPA for personal use. Requires registration to access.
Note: As of December 20, 2022 NFPA standards are available free via NFPA LiNK. Users will be required to create a free NFPA account to view these standards online. For more information, please visit https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/Free-access

Architects' Journal
Architectural Design
Architectural Digest (Online)
Architectural Record (Online)
Professional magazine for architects and engineers in areas of business, design and engineering. The journal is available in print (MAG ARCHITECTURAL RECORD)
Architecture Australia (Online)
Australian architecture descriptions, criticisms of buildings, architectural theory, book reviews, letters, and new products.
Construction Today (Magazine)
Dimensions (Online)
Seeks to document the most provocative work of Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning students, fellows, and lecturers undertaken in the year preceding each issue's pubication.
Intelligent Buildings International (Online)
International Journal of Architectural Computing (Online)
International Journal of Low Carbon Technologies
Online 2006 to Present
Journal of Architectural Engineering (Online)
Lighting Research & Technology (Journal)
Online 2001 to present
Residential Architect
Residential Design & Build (Journal)
Urban Green File

Issues for these publications are available to check out from the Library.

Architect

Provides business tips and design ideas for industry professionals.
Architectural Record
Professional magazine for architects and engineers in areas of business, design and engineering.
Canadian Architect

Documents significant architecture & design from across Canada & features articles on current practice, building technology, & social issues affecting architecture.
Lighting Design and Application
Includes feature articles on design projects, technical articles on the science of illumination, new product developments, industry trends, and information about the illuminating profession.