Information sign, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London by Robin Day and Milner Gray (1951)
Photograph: H. de Burgh Galwey (1951)
Copyright: RIBA British Architectural Library Photographs Collection
The RIBA British Architectural Library operates an enquiry and research service available to members and the public.
What is bressamer? Who designed Kansai Airport? What is the tallest building in the world? What is the phone number of Herzog & de Meuron? Where are the Building Regulations on the web? How long must an architect keep project records and drawings? Can you suggest a good book on minimalism or arts & crafts? What has Sir Norman Foster built recently? Where can I obtain old clay roof tiles? Looking for examples of low energy housing or office schemes or a list of recently completed visitors' centres?
The RIBA Library helps with such questions daily and can provide lists of articles, books, videos and addresses. Questions requiring more detailed research, for example, on an architect's career, the design of a particular building type or the history of a particular building can be undertaken. Information can also be provided about building materials, specific products and techniques used in the past. Bibliographies can be tailor-made and suggestions offered regarding other possible sources of information.
Questions requiring more detailed research, for example, on an architect's career, the design of a particular building type or the history of a particular building can be undertaken. Bibliographies can be tailor-made. A charge may be made for these services.
RIBA chartered members can also be referred to specialist practice consultants who can provide help and guidance on a range of practice issues from legal and contractual problems to taxation or planning advice.
Public Information Line - Mon-Fri: 09.30 - 17.00 (GMT)
Tel: +44 (0)906 302 0400
(Information line calls charged at 50p per minute in the UK. These lines cannot be accessed from outside the UK.)
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