Tips and tricks for research in the field of architecture

Did you know that architecture was once an Olympic sport? Or that the Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882 (that’s not a typo!)? And do you know how many sketches Frank Lloyd Wright created before he found the right one for the Guggenheim Museum?

From decrypting historical facts to navigating state-of-the-art databases – we help you find your way through the realm of architectural research literature.

Are you writing your doctoral or Master’s thesis and need support with your subject-based research?

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Classroom in block A, Zurich-Seebach, 1957.
Classroom in block A, Zurich-Seebach, 1957. (Image: Michael Wolgensinger, Baugeschichtliches Archiv, Creative Commons BY SA 4.0.)

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We specialise in the subject of architecture and work with you to develop an approach, while also helping you select and evaluate information sources and search tools. We also support you in finding suitable search terms and strategies.

Target audience

  • Doctoral students
  • Scientific staff
  • (Master's students)

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • Italian

Meeting point

The consultation can be held by arrangement

  • via Zoom oder MS Teams
  • in the Architecture and Civil Engineering Library (Hönggerberg)
  • at your workplace at Hönggerberg

Accessibility

Our consultations become barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at so that we can optimally meet your needs.

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Petra Gehrmann
Architecture and Civil Engineering Library
  • +41 44 633 29 04
Jelena Bojanic
Architecture and Civil Engineering Library
  • +41 44 633 78 69
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