Databases Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction
Search our selected discipline-specific reference and full text databases for journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings and much more.
archINFORM
International architecture database with information on buildings and plans of important architects. In selecting projects, archINFORM focuses on 20th century architecture. The database also includes literature references to architects and their projects. Its contents are freely accessible.
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
International database on architecture and architectural history as well as monument preservation, interior design, landscape architecture and urban planning.
It also includes an index of obituaries of notable architects (Avery's Obituary Index) and the Burnham Index to Architectural Literature of the Art Institute of Chicago (1870 to approx. 1965).
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
Title list (current Journal List)
Building Types Online
This database is based on design manuals from the Birkhäuser architecture programme. All of the texts are written by international specialists, and the examples are illustrated with high-quality planning material. The database contains a large selection of contemporary architectural projects covering residential and office buildings, industrial buildings, museums, schools, libraries and other types of buildings.
DETAIL inspiration
This architecture image and reference database contains project documentation as of issue 01/1961 of the DETAIL journal, including drawings, reference photos and technical information. It is possible to conduct searches with keywords such as the building type, material, construction type, location, year of construction or the DETAIL issue topic. A description is available to download as a PDF for each project.
E-Periodica
E-Periodica is the platform of the ETH Library for digitised Swiss journals. The topics covered range from natural sciences, engineering, architecture and art to history, geography and religion. The earliest journals found on E‑Periodica date from the start of the 18th century. Current issues are added to the collection on an ongoing basis.
Knovel
Basic knowledge for engineers (manuals, reference works) and interactive calculation tools such as equations, tables, graphs and unit converters for the following seven areas:
Civil Engineering & Construction Materials - Composites - Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation - General Engineering & Project Administration - Manufacturing Engineering - Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering - Sustainable Energy & Development.
Materialarchiv
Information on traditional and innovative materials. The database links several material collections via a common and freely accessible database and is aimed at professional groups working in the area of design.
Materialarchiv (German)
SCHADIS
Full-text database containing specialist knowledge from recognised building experts and building researchers on the full range of issues relating to the occurrence and prevention of damage to buildings and building components. Specific cases of damage are assessed on the basis of current standards and guidelines and according to the latest state of the art. Contains all volumes of the German-language specialist book series “Schadenfreies Bauen”, “Bauschadensfälle”, “Bauschädensammlung” and “Pfusch am Bau”.
Limited to one user at a time.
SCHADIS (German)