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Building Construction & Architectural Technology: Books

A guide to Building Construction & Architectural Technology

Getting Started

A good place to start is to search on the Library catalogue (see box below).

Check out what resources and information you can access via Moodle

UCOL Library staff can assist you if you need help getting started.

Palmerston North Library

Wairarapa Library

Whanganui Library

If what you are looking for is not held by UCOL Library it may be able to be obtained from another library via Interloan

Useful shelf numbers

You can find some great books on the library shelves at the Dewey (shelf) numbers below.

670  Fitting, Machining and Welding

684  Woodmaking

690  Construction of Buildings

694  Wood Construction & Carpentry

728  Residential and Other Buildings

Come in and browse.  You may find just what you are after!

Construction Print Resources

Below are a selection of print books on various architectural topics.  Your library has a number of other books on this topic. 

Do come and browse the shelves to see what else you can find.

Here are some great books available in the UCOL library.  Click on each link to find out more about the book, whether it is available, or to place a hold on the item.