Architectural Engineering Technology

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Architectural Engineering Technology If you need assistance at any point in your research, please contact a reference librarian at [email protected] or by phone at 603-230-4028.

To find books, CDs, and DVDs in the library Search tips: Search for books in the library catalog. Start with a keyword or subject search. When you find an interesting book, look at the subject headings in the record. Collection

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By selecting any one of those links, you can refine your search to include all books with that particular subject heading. Be sure to write down shelf location and call number to locate the book. Keywords: Architectural technology, architecture, buildings, construction, civil engineering Browsing: You can also browse the shelves at the library. The books in the library are organized by the Library of Congress Classification system, which uses letters and numbers as a code for a subject. This code is referred to as the call number. The following LC classes will be helpful to you: NA –Architecture; TA- Civil Engineering; and TD through TH for Building & Construction Select NEW BOOKS available in our collection: Adaptable Architecture by Schmidt NA2542.4 .S365 2016 Cognitive Architecture by Sussman and Hollander NA2540 .S87 2015 Drawing Architecture and the Urban by Jacoby NA2700 .J234 2016 Hypernatural by Brownell and Swackhamer NA2542.35 .B79 2015 Interactive Architecture by Architecture Briefs NA2543 .T43 I59 2015 Permanent Change edited by Bell and Buckley TA668 .P46 2014 Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design by Bovill TH880 .B68 2015 The Urbanism of Frank Lloyd Wright by Levine NA9085.W75 L48 2015 Timber Gridshells by Chilton NA4110 .C474 2016 Where are the Women Architects? by Stratigakos NA1997 .S77 2016 Select REFERENCE BOOKS available in our collection: American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia REF NA705 .H36 1998 Dictionary of Architecture and Construction REF NA31 .H32 2006 Encyclopedia of 20th Century Architecture REF NA680 .E495 2004 A Global History of Architecture REF NA200 .C493 2006 Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture REF NA31 .B83 2012 Steel Construction Manual REF TA684 .A47 2008 We are also the home library for the American Institute of Architects, NH Chapter. We have housing study guides for architectural boards and an excellent collection of historical architectural materials.

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Select DVDs and CDs available in our collection: Architectures DVD NA50 .A73 2003 (5 vols.) E2 Design DVD NA2542.35 .E69 2007 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio DVD NA737.W7 F736 2008 Great Cathedral Mystery DVD NA5621.F63 G74 2014 Modern Marvels: Architectural Wonders DVD NA200 .M64 2007

Reserved Books Go to the service desk to sign out books and other materials assigned by your class instructor. These resources are for use in the library only. Reserved books are identified in the library catalog as RESERVE COLLECTION – Please see Circulation. Sample titles:  Applied Statics and Strengths of Materials  Architect's Portable Handbook  Building Failures: Diagnosis and Avoidance  Graphic Guide to Site Construction  Surveying with Construction Applications

Magazines and Journals The following print magazines and journals are available in the library but cannot be checked out. Articles may be scanned at the BookScan Station and emailed or saved to a USB drive.. A list of all the magazines can be accessed from the library’s homepage. Select Union List of Periodicals.     

Architect Architectural Design Architectural Record Architectural Review Architecture Boston

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Fine Homebuilding JA: Japan Architect Solar Today

Electronic Resources Off-campus access to electronic resources is restricted to members of the NHTI community. Use the instructions in the box to access electronic resources off-campus. Quick Search uses a single search box to search the library catalog, databases, and e-books simultaneously. Quick Search can be accessed from a link on the library’s homepage.

Logging in to Electronic Resources Off-Campus: Students: If your email address is [email protected] then your username is jdoe123 Faculty and Staff: If your email address is [email protected] then your username is jdoe In both cases your password is your email password. In both cases your password is your email password.

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eBooks eBooks on EBSCOhost® is an online collection of eBooks. Search by topic or title and view the full text of digital books. Create notes, download to portable devices, save, cite and email options are available. Sample titles:  Architecture and the Virtual by Jecu, 2015  Architectural Modelmaking by Dunn, 2014  Fundamental Concepts of Architecture: The Vocabulary of Spatial Situations by Janson and Tigges, 2014  Sketching for Architecture + Interior Design by Travis, 2015  Morphing: A Guide to Mathematical Transformations for Architects and Designers by Choma, 2015  Sustainable Building Materials and Materials for Energy Efficiency by Kamal, 2015 ebrary is an online eBook database listed on the Library’s Database page. The ebrary collection contains thousands of books that can be accessed on and off campus 24/7. Sample titles:  Architectural Agents by Wharton, 2015  Architectural Design by Schumacher, 2016  Architecture in an Age of Uncertainty edited by Flowers, 2016  The Architecture of Luxury by Condello, 2016  The Art of Reading Buildings by Mittendorf and Dodson, 2015  Emerging Landscapes: Between Production and Representation edited by Deriu, Kamvasinou, and Shinkle, 2016  Landscapes of Mobility: Culture, Politics, and Placemaking by Johung and Sen, 2016  New Architecture in Wood: Forms and Structures by Lennartz and Jacob-Freitag, 2016  Project Management in Construction by Walker, 2015  Unpacking Construction Site Safety by Sherratt, 2016

Article Databases The NHTI Library subscribes to comprehensive article databases: EBSCOHost, JSTOR and ProQuest. All are accessible via the library homepage through the Databases link. If you are looking for a particular title, check the publications list in each database. All databases may be searched by topic keywords. EBSCOHost provides online access to articles, e-books, and reference books. Create your personal MyEBSCOhost account to save and organize your research with folders, save preferences, and to save and retrieve search history. JSTOR contains more than a thousand academic journals and over 1 million images, letters, and other primary sources. Its main focus is arts and humanities. Register for a MyJSTOR account in order to save, email, and export citations. ProQuest gives access to journal, magazine, newspaper articles, and e-books. Its primary subject focus is news, science, and business. The “My Research” feature lets you save documents you find useful and view details from your searches during your ProQuest session. You can then print a bibliography and email or export several documents at once. 3

Specialized Databases Applied Science and Technology Source is the premier full-text resource for coverage of the research and development spectrum of the applied sciences and computing disciplines, including engineering, acoustics and aeronautics. ARTstor Digital Library is a nonprofit resource that provides more than one million digital images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences with an accessible suite of software tools for teaching and research. Accounts must be created on campus. GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and recycling.

Internet Resources Art & Architecture Thesaurus www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabularies/aat/index.html The AAT is a comprehensive vocabulary of nearly 120,000 terms for describing objects, textual materials, images, architecture and material culture from antiquity to present. Great Buildings Collection www.greatbuildings.com Contains images and computer models of over 1,000 buildings from around the world. Also provides access to 3D models, bibliographies, and information about architects. International Code Council www.iccsafe.org Organization dedicated to developing a single set of construction codes. Includes information on codes, standards, and certification. U.S. Green Building Council New Hampshire Chapter www.usgbcnh.org Contains information about green building in New Hampshire including news, resources, and upcoming events. Provides photographs of recent LEED projects in the state.

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American Institute of Architects www.aia.org New Hampshire Chapter AIA www.aianh.org Society of American Registered Architects www.sara-national.org

Online Career Resources Learning Express access is through the NHTI Library Databases page. It offers online tutorials in all NHTI skill-areas and includes assessment, skill-building, and test preparation materials. Learning Express provides professional hand scoring of writing and provides targeted direction for further study. It also has study guides for GED, AP, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, TOEFL, ASVAB, civil service, and a full range of professional licensing exams. It is available 24/7 from anywhere, but the free registration required for access must be setup on the NHTI campus.

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