Architecture and Building

RESOURCES BY TOPIC

Topics covered by this guide include architecture, building and construction, design, housing, planning, preservation, facility management, energy and the environment, and landscape architecture. Types of listings range from discussion groups to electronic publications to databases -- and of course a wide variety of websites. This is a selective guide. Links to more comprehensive link collections are included. For some topics just one or two sites with good links to the net resources in that topic are listed. Although the emphasis is on quality sites, sometimes sites that are currently not well-developed but show promise of being so are included.

This guide, started in 1993, is posted to the UNLV Libraries Architecture Studies Library page [/arch/rsrce/webresources/index.php]. Additions and corrections, as well as suggestions for categories, can be sent to Jeanne Brown (jeanne.brown@unlv.edu), head of the UNLV Architecture Studies Library. Permission is granted to use this material for non-commercial purposes, provided the author (Jeanne Brown) is credited.
This Architecture Internet Database is very extensive.
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Architecture Internet Resources -> Resources -> Competitions

Resources for: Competitions

ArchitectureRoom [http://www.theArchitectureRoom.com/]
Competition news and links to directories of competitions and to prizes and awards sites. 5/01

Architype Review [http://www.architypereview.com]
Architype Review seeks to advance the discussion of design within specific building typologies and explore the influence that type has on the design process. Architype’s primary goal is to honor those projects that are challenging the limits and redefining the norms of a certain building type. In addition, Architype promotes sustainable design and provides support to competitions and student travel abroad opportunities. Each volume/number covers a different building type. 10/06

Competitions Magazine [http://www.competitions.org/]
"For Architects, Artists, and Planners -- the Competition Project, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which serves as a clearing house for information and ideas on design competitions, both in the United States and abroad." Most of the information is communicated through their quarterly magazine Competitions; however some info is on the website, such as late announcements, results of previously announced competitions, and architects serving as competition advisors or administrators. 8/99, 6/08.

Death by Architecture: Competitions [http://www.deathbyarch.com]
Organized into student competitions, and those open to others. Links to web information if available.

Smart Growth (EPA) [http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/]
"This site highlights numerous policies and programs that states and localities nationwide have implemented to further smart growth." Search, or browse by program objective, technique or state in which implemented. 8/02, 7/08 updated 11/08

Solar Decathlon [http://www.solardecathlon.org/]
"The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design." Beginning with 2007, construction drawings for each project (in .pdf format) can be accessed from each team web page (in addition to a virtual tour, daily video updates and product information). 10/07