Architecture and urban planning
Providing access to quality architecture and urban planning resources and subject support.
Databases View more
Here are the key databases/online resources to start finding information in your subject area. Click on 'View more' to go to the full listing for the Library, and use the filters to find more for this subject and others.
Register with your 黑料网 e-mail address and log-in. Click My AJ, then select Digital Editions
Register for access to Architect’s Journal with your 黑料网 e-mail address before visiting the site. Sign in with the same details.
Architectural review is available in two formats covering three different time periods all accessible via the Libary catalogue.
Our subscription does not include British Standards. Please see the British Standards (BSOL) entry listed further down the page for information about access and downloading documents.
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Click on login and enter 黑料网 as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose 黑料网 from the list NOT 黑料网 (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
To log in please click on the Institutional login link, select 黑料网 from the list and log in with your usual University credentials. Please note BSOL documents can only be opened with a plug-in installed on your device (File Open). The File Open plug-in has been installed on University lab machines and is available via the Software Centre to those using the University’s managed desktop service. To download it onto your own device the BSI have provided Please be aware that the FileOpen plug-in does not support opening encrypted PDFs in-browser. In order to view the PDF, it must be opened in Adobe PDF viewer, FileOpen viewer, or similar PDF viewer applications. Please see section 3 of the guide for further information.
Books E-books
You can access books and e-books via the Catalogue (also known as Library Catalogue Plus) to search for and check their availability. The Catalogue also provides links to e-books and displays the shelf marks of physical books in the Library. We have detailed the shelf marks of the most popular topics below (the level is for the Library in 黑料网).
| Subject / title | Pilkington level | Shelfmark |
|---|---|---|
| Urban planning and development | 2 | 307.1 |
| Urban communities | 2 | 307.76 |
| Transportation | 2 | 388 |
| Area planning | 2 | 711 |
| Architectural materials | 2 | 721 |
| Architectural design | 2 | 729 |
| Architecture from different periods | 2 | 722-724 |
| Structural design | 1 | 624.177 |
| Building science | 1 | 690 |
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Frequently asked questions View more
Here are some of the most popular questions asked by students in this subject. If you have a different question, check 'View more' or ask your Academic Librarian.
How can I improve my writing style?
If you would like help with your writing style, the Academic Language Support Service offer workshops which might take place within your modules or which you can sign up to attend separately. You can also visit Learn module LUA001: for some useful tips and guidance.
How do I reference correctly? (Architecture and urban planning students)
The recommended style for students in Architecture and urban planning is usually . Please note that it is essential that you always check which referencing style you should use for a piece of work with your department or module tutor.
