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Architecture (CSAD)

Print Books

Books are a good starting point for your research and give an excellent overview of a topic. Most Architecture books are kept at Llandaff Learning Centre, with some at Cyncoed. Books can be found by searching MetSearch or in Reading Lists that your tutor provides on Moodle. For more information, see our dedicated guide to 'Using MetSearch'.

The key shelf number (location) for this subject is 720 found on the book spine and end of aisle signage. See useful shelf numbers box to the right for more locations relevant to your subject.

Library helpdesks are situated on each floor of our Learning Centres at Llandaff and Cyncoed. Our Library staff can help you find books. Just ask.

Ebooks

There are thousands of ebooks on MetSearch and, unlike print books, are available anywhere at anytime. Ebooks offer a range of features when reading online, including notes, changing text size, downloading and printing. For more information, see our dedicated guide to Searching for Books and Ebooks, which includes how to reserve books.

How can you tell if a book is available online?

In your MetSearch results, Available at means the book is available in print. Online access means it's an ebook.

Suggest a purchase or request a book

If you would like a book but we do not have it, then please either consider using our Interlibrary Loans Service, or making a Purchase Request.

Useful Shelf Numbers

  • 307.1216, 711.4 Urban Design, 1st and 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 343.420786, 690, 720.026 Regulation and Legislation, 1st and 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 670 and 720.285 Engineering Graphics, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 690 Architectural Engineering, Building Construction, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 690 Building and Conservation, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 690 Building Materials, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 690.24, 658.202 Building Maintenance, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 697.9 Energy, Heating and Ventilation, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 720 Architecture, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 720.284 Architectural Drawing, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 720.47 Sustainable Architecture, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 721 Architectural History, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 721 Architectural Design and Technology, 2nd floor Llandaff Library
  • 721.0285 Digital Architecture, 2nd floor Llandaff Library