Architectural References

Best Architecture Reference Books

Best Architecture Reference Books

Archtoolbox's list of the best architecture reference books.

Review: Architectural Graphic Standards

Review: Architectural Graphic Standards

A review of Architectural Graphic Standards, 12th Edition by the American Institute of Architects.

Review: Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

Review: The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

A review of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice by The American Institute of Architects.

Review: Neufert Architects' Data

Review: Neufert Architects' Data

Review of Neufert Architects' Data by Ernst Neufert, which is an important book of technical data for architects.

Review: Building Construction Illustrated

Review: Building Construction Illustrated

Review of Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching.

Review: A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

Review: A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

Review of A Visual Dictionary of Architetcure by Francis D.K. Ching.

Fundamentals of Building Construction

Review: Fundamentals of Building Construction

Review of Fundamentals of Building Construction by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano.

Heating, Cooling, Lighting

Review: Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture

Review of Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture, by Norbert Lechner

A History of Western Architecture

Review: A History of Western Architecture

Review of A History of Western Architecture, by David Watkin.

Modern Architecture Since 1900

Review: Modern Architecture Since 1900

Review of Modern Architecture Since 1900, by William J.R. Curtis.

How Firms Succeed

Review: How Firms Succeed; A Field Guide to Design Management

Review of How Firms Succeed; A Field Guide to Design Management by James P. Cramer and Scott Simpson.

The Architect's Guide to Writing

Review: The Architect's Guide to Writing

Review of The Architect's Guide to Writing for Design and Construction Professionals, by Bill Schmalz.

The Death and Life of Great American Cities

Review: The Death and Life of Great American Cities

Review of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, by Jane Jacobs.

AIA City Guides

Review: AIA City Guides

Review of AIA City Guides, which are written by various authors.

Online Archives of Famous Architects

Online Archives of Famous Architects

A list of the online archives of famous architects and designers.