1 Architecture – General
Architecture
N. D’Anvers (Project Gutenberg)
2010
Licence: Public Domain
This public domain text has been digitized for all to use. It briefly covers architectural design history from Egyptian, Asiatic, and Early American Architecture all the way to Renaissance Architecture in Great Britain. More information about this title is needed.
Formats: EPUB, HTML
Suggested for: ARCH 200
Basic Concepts of Structural Design for Architecture Students
Anahita Khodadadi
2021
Licence: CC BY-NC
This book aims to narrate fundamental concepts of structural design to architecture students such that they have minimum involvement with math problem-solving. Within this book, students learn about different types of loads, forces and vector addition, the concept of equilibrium, internal forces, geometrical and material properties of structural elements, and rules of thumb for estimating the proportion of some structural systems such as catenary cables and arches, trusses, and frame structures.
Formats: PDF
Suggested for: ARCH 330
Fundamentals of Building Construction Management
John Messner (Pennsylvania State University)
2022
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA
This book provides an overview of the building industry, the projects performed within the industry, and methods to plan and manage the delivery of a construction project. This book closely aligns with the topics and learning objectives of the AE 372 class at Penn State. The book is a resource for the class that does not carry the cost of a typical textbook, and even better, it is free. The content will continue to grow and mature. Please share any errors or suggestions for improvement. Instead of purchasing a textbook, I hope that all students will be able to use your funds to support learning experiences, for example, field trips to see construction projects or other educational experiences. And most important, please ensure that you have the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be safe when visiting and working on construction sites.
Formats: PDF, EPUB
Introduction to Architecture
Kelsey Ferreira (Portland Community College)
2021
Licence: CC BY-NC
This Open Educational Resource (OER) is designed for learners interested in discovering how to appreciate the built environment. The text assumes no prior knowledge of architectural history and focuses on the vocabulary of architectural analysis, as well as case studies on individual architects and structures. The emphasis is on learning to look and evaluate buildings in context and to foster a greater appreciation for the world around us. This text does not focus on defining structural systems or move chronologically, and instead is intended as a series of mini-lessons on specific topics. Each chapter also contains recommendations for additional readings and videos to provide opportunities for further learning.
Formats: Pressbooks webbook
Suggested for: ARCH 200
Introduction to Permaculture
Andrew Millison (Oregon State University)
2019
Licence: CC BY-NC
This open textbook is derived from the content of the Massive Open Online Course “Intro to Permaculture”. The original course also included interactive mapping and design tools that accompanied this content. The course and book provide a general overview of the Permaculture design system. The book can be downloaded as a print version. However, there are many accompanying videos and content pages that are linked to throughout the text, so it is best viewed online where the links can be accessed.
Formats: PDF, EPUB
Suggested for: ARCH 350
Permaculture Design: Tools for Climate Resilience
Andrew Millison (Oregon State University)
2019
Licence: CC BY-NC
This book is predominantly about climate, and the macro influences of climate and climate change on design. As we get through the topics of climate analogues and climate change forecasting, we will end up moving down this list to see the climate’s influence on specific design choices.
Formats: PDF, EPUB
