Article Databases
Start with one or more of these article databases:
Each database contains a variety of subject-specific resources including scholarly journals, professional and trade magazines, news, and the like.
For complementary suggestions, consider the Interior Design & Architecture Guide.
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Emerald Insight - Property Management and Built Environment Collection This link opens in a new windowContains academic journals on construction, property management, disaster resilience, and sustainable development.
facilities, apfm, building, environment, disaster, property, management, sustainable, sustainability, green, leed, construction, interior design, architecture
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BuildingGreen This link opens in a new windowA site devoted to building design through a lens of sustainability. Contains authoritative information on progressive building design strategies, topics and issues.
building green, construction, interior design, sustainable, materials, green, solar, wind, toxic chemicals, waste management, responsible sourcing, resilient design, life-cycle assessment, daylighting, walkable communities, smart siting, building envelope, indoor air quality, lighting design, LEED, Fitwel, Fitwell, Energy Star, Living Building
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Building Types Online This link opens in a new windowA large international collection documenting contemporary building types with a focus on floor plans and other architectural drawings.
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Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive listing of journal articles on architecture since 1934, covering the history and practice of architecture, landscape architecture, city planning, historic preservation and interior design and decoration.
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GreenFile This link opens in a new windowAcademic journal and magazine articles covering all aspects of human impact to the environment including content on green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
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Environmental Science Database This link opens in a new windowAcademic journals on topics such as engineering, biotechnology, bacteriology, atmospheric science, ecology, and biology
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Gale in Context: Environmental Studies This link opens in a new windowA portal to research on environmental issues. Includes academic journals, professional magazines, and encyclopedias.
Environmental science
global warming
water
earth
nature
solar energy
polar bears
recycling
pollution
green
solar power
endangered species
air pollution
water pollution
solar panels
electric cars
wind energy
climate change
tankless water heater
wind power
recycle
geothermal energy
hybrid cars
waste management
deforestation
tankless water heaters
al gore
planet earth
epa
greenhouse effect
environment
effects of global warming
planet
solar
science news
fossil fuels
oil prices
cause of global warming
wildlife
natural resources
sustainability
solar cells
alternative energy
water heaters
green guy
mother earth news
solar panel
earth day
bottled water
climate map
carbon dioxide
climate graphs
human nature
what is global warming
water conservation
thermal energy
free energy
ocean pollution
renewable energy
endangered species list
price of oil
ecology
popular science
organic
peak oil
going green
fuel cells
kyoto protocol
causes of global warming
electronic waste
solar powered cars
land pollution
composting
energy star
an inconvenient truth
department of energy
hybrid vehicles
environmental issues
solar water heater
recycling facts
greenhouse gases
global warming facts
compost
organic food
green building
consequences of global warming
science magazine
solar cell
mother earth
go green
genetically modified food
solar dryer
earth science dictionary
national wildlife federation
earth science
noise pollution
carbon footprint
energy conservation
hybrid car
conservation
photovoltaic
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Applied Science and Technology Full Text This link opens in a new windowContains academic journals on science and engineering.
computing, robotics, chemistry, machinery, food, geology, energy, engineering, plastics, computers, robots, machines
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Arts & Humanities Database This link opens in a new windowArt, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies.
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Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new windowContains academic journals and trade magazines covering environmental issues and policies.
environmental science, green, sustainable, energy, resources, nature, policy, climate, waste, pollution, environment, climate, pollution, policy global warming
water
earth
nature
solar energy
polar bears
recycling
pollution
green
solar power
endangered species
air pollution
water pollution
solar panels
electric cars
wind energy
climate change
tankless water heater
wind power
recycle
geothermal energy
hybrid cars
waste management
deforestation
tankless water heaters
al gore
planet earth
epa
greenhouse effect
environment
effects of global warming
planet
solar
science news
fossil fuels
oil prices
cause of global warming
wildlife
natural resources
sustainability
solar cells
alternative energy
water heaters
green guy
mother earth news
solar panel
earth day
bottled water
climate map
carbon dioxide
climate graphs
human nature
what is global warming
water conservation
thermal energy
free energy
ocean pollution
renewable energy
endangered species list
price of oil
ecology
popular science
organic
peak oil
going green
fuel cells
kyoto protocol
causes of global warming
electronic waste
solar powered cars
land pollution
composting
energy star
an inconvenient truth
department of energy
hybrid vehicles
environmental issues
solar water heater
recycling facts
greenhouse gases
global warming facts
compost
organic food
green building
consequences of global warming
science magazine
solar cell
mother earth
go green
genetically modified food
solar dryer
earth science dictionary
national wildlife federation
earth science
noise pollution
carbon footprint
energy conservation
hybrid car
conservation
photovoltaic
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Engineering Database This link opens in a new windowAcademic journals on topics related to engineering.
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Science Database This link opens in a new windowAcademic journals on topics of applied and general sciences.
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Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new windowA collection of academic journals and magazines covering topics in science.
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Science Direct This link opens in a new windowOnline database for scientific and technical research.
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ABI/Inform Collection This link opens in a new windowContains academic and trade journal articles, dissertations, market reports, industry reports, business cases and global and trade news. Canadian content.
Subject-Specific Resources:
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IFMA FM Buyer's GuideOnline database of facilities products and services. Directory of companies.
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National Research Council Canada (NRC) – Construction Research CentreProvides research on building codes, materials, and energy efficiency.
Video Collections
The Library provides a wide variety of streaming videos including documentaries and educational films. Search for the subject you are interested in, such as Architecture, Design, Structural Engineering, etc.
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LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new windowContains instructional videos exploring software, IT, design, technology and business skills. Achieve your personal and professional goals.
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Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowContains many related videos including architecture, building construction, business education, teams and communications, and civil engineering.
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Kanopy This link opens in a new windowIncludes related documentaries and films under the Engineering and Environmental Sciences playlists.
Image Collections
Search the Library's image collections for pictures of significant buildings or other structures. You can use these images in your reports and presentations, or easily post them to eConestoga.
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Britannica ImageQuest This link opens in a new windowContains millions of rights-cleared photos, graphics and images for educational use.
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