Architect's data.  (Neufert)  3rd ed. Oxford,  Blackwell Science Publishers, 2000.
Reference collection  721.0212  N482a.3

Metric handbook: planning and design data.  2nd ed.  Oxford,  Architectural Press, 1999.
Reference collection  721.0212  N532.2

Time-saver standards for architectural design data: the reference of architectural fundamentals.  7th ed. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1997.
Reference collection  721.0212  C157t.7

Time-saver standards for architectural lighting.  New York,  McGraw Hill, 2000.
Reference collection  621.32 S817t

Time-saver standards for landscape architecture: design and construction data.  2nd ed.  New York,  McGraw-Hill, 1998.
Reference collection  712.0212 H313t.2

Building Codes and Standards
Building Code of Australia online.    current.
A collection of codes and specifications covering all aspects of building in Australia.  The Building Code of Australia (BCA) provides a uniform set of technical requirements and standards for the design and construction of buildings and other structures in Australia.  It includes reference to any specific requirements in a particular state.

Australian Standards online.   current.
Under the terms of our contract with Standards Australia, the full text of Australian Standards is available only to staff and students of the University.
The Keyword search can include a Standard number (without the AS prefix).  Use an asterisk * to truncate a seach term to pick up plurals and variant spelling. If a Standard number search results in a reference to a superseded Standard, try a keyword search to trace the current Standard.

The NATSPEC Reference Series provides specifications for building design and contracts in accordance with the BCA  and Australian Standards.

NATSPEC reference:the national building and services reference specification.  4th ed.  2001.
Reference collection  692.3o994  N279r.4

NATSPEC domestic: Australia's better homes specification.  2001.
Reference collection  692.3  N279d

Purchasing landscape trees: a guide to assessing tree quality.   1996.
Reference collection  635.977  C594p

Specifying architecture: a guide to professional practice. 2nd ed. 2001.
Reference collection  692.3  G315s.2

Other sources include -

AMCORD: a national resource document for residential development.  Canberra, Australian Government Publishing Service, 1995.
Reference collection  711.58  A938an
Australian model code for residential development, covers all forms of residential development and housing except high rise development (housing that requires lifts).

Good residential design SA: a resource for planning, designing and developing neighbourhoods and homes.  Planning SA, 1999.
Reference Collection   711.58099423  P712g

South Australia. Development plans.  1997-
 Objectives, proposals, principles of development control in South Australia.
 

Finding information on a topic

Use the  Library Catalogue to answer information needs such as,
     how can I find this book/article/paper?
     what books does the Library have on my topic?

Use Indexes and databases to answer information needs such as,
     have any articles been written on my topic?
     what articles have been written on issues that could be relevant to my topic?
Use the links below to go to some individual databases useful for local topics -
|  ARCH  |  AHB  |  APA-FT  |  A/NZ Reference Centre  |   ATI  |  BUILD  |  ElectricLibrary  |  ENGINE  |  EVA  |  Factiva |

Click here for a selection of databases, which are useful for aspect of the built environment, together with notes indicating subject coverage and suggested search techniques.

Libraries Australia  
Libraries Australia is a central catalogue to the books and journals held in libraries throughout Australia.   The libraries include State, University, Government departments and private companies.
To find out if a particular journal is held at another South Australian library type the title of the journal in the search bar. Under Limit to: click in the box labelled Journals.  Click on Search.
At the Summary Result, click on the title of the journal to get the Full View which includes a section labelled Held at: listing the names of libraries which have the journal, and indicating what volumes/years are kept.  The Call Number is also given in some cases.

Writing a report so that it will be read.

Chappell, D.  Report writing for architects and project managers. 3rd ed. 1996.
Reference collection  808.06672 C467r.3

Willis, P.  RIBA Dissertation handbook : a guide to research and writing.  1983.
Reference collection  808.06672 W735d 

References about plain English available for loan in the Barr Smith Library are -

Putting it plainly: current developments and needs in plain English and accessible reading materials.  National Board of Employment, Education and Training, Australian Language and Literacy Council. Canberra, Australian Govt. Pub. Service, 1996.

Eagleson, Robert D.  Writing in plain English. Canberra, Australian Govt. Pub. Service, 1990.

Glazier, Teresa Ferster.  The least you should know about English: writing skills: form A.   6th ed. Fort Worth, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, c1998.

Nash, Walter.  Jargon: its uses and abuses.  Oxford, Cambridge, Mass,  Blackwell, 1993.

Palmer, Richard.  Write in style: a guide to good English.  London,  E & FN Spon, 1993.

Strunk, William.  The elements of style. 3d ed. New York, Macmillan, c1979.

Swan, Michael.  Practical English usage. 2nd ed. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1995.

Watt, George.  On line: a guide to grammar, expression and writing. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire, 1989.

Williams, Joseph M.  Style: toward clarity and grace.  Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 1990.
 

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