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ARTH 4815: 20th Century Architecture and Interiors

Research resources for creating a biography of a key building or interior.

Books on Important Buildings of the 20th Century

Find Books on Buildings, Architects and Designers

How to Find Books on Your Building and the Architect


To find books on your building and the architect search the UNT Library Catalog for the name of your building. Once you find the name of the architect or designer then search their name too. 

Choose Keyword search.
Building search example: "Crystal Palace",
Architect or Designer search example: Paxton, Joseph

Read the book on your building to find the names of the client, contractor, etc, and then search their names too.
Most architecture books will be located in the Willis Library on the 3rd floor. Some green and sustainable architecture books are located in the Discovery Park Library. Just click the button "Request Pickup" to have the book brought to the Willis Library or Sycamore Library desks for pickup.
 

How to Find and Request Books not Owned by the UNT Libraries

How to Find Journal Articles on Your Building and Architect

How to Find Journal Articles on Your Building and Architect


Search the following UNT Library journal subscription databases for articles on your building and the architect, etc.
*If accessing off campus, you will be asked for your EUID and EUID password.

Search examples: "Dymaxion House"; Fuller, Buckminster 

Archival Resources

Finding Archival Collections: Databases

Search the databases listed below for archives on your building, architect or contractor, etc.
If accessing off campus, you will be asked for your EUID and EUID password.