Books (whether e-books or in print) are essential for understanding period, context and broad subjects within the scope of architectural history.
Articles and scholarly websites provide more granular information, often specific to an individual structure.
See the "Find Books, Articles, etc." tab at left to find out how to locate architectural history sources.
Consider the following components in the study of historic architecture:
General history resources can be of great value to the study of historical architecture. Researchers at the University of Houston should also consult the M.D. Anderson Library collection, which contains materials on general history and regional studies. See these research guides for more information:
Directories are organized listings of information on a specific subject. Directories which list architects or buildings are particularly helpful to the study of architectural history. The subjects may be linking geographically or thematically. Obituaries are notices of a person's death, which generally include a short biographical account. An obituary can inform researchers about the early life, education, and professional associations of relatively obscure architects.