STEM Librarian
Andrea Pritt
she/her/Ms.
Contact:
Library 204A
Penn State Harrisburg Library
351 Olmsted Dr.
Middletown, PA 17057
Penn State Harrisburg Library
351 Olmsted Dr.
Middletown, PA 17057
717-948-6071
Finding Project Design Resources
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R.S. Means Cost Data Series
17 volumes that provide current information on construction costs estimating data.
Volumes include facilities, mechanical, landscape, labor costs, labor rates, heavy construction, residential, commercial, concrete, electrical, plumbing, interior, exterior, and green building cost data. -
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Building Codes and StandardsA link to Penn State's collection of building codes, including the IBC, NEC, and more. Some are available in print at the library, while others are available online.
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Building Types Online This link opens in a new windowArchitectural drawings and photographs of hundreds of recent projects from around the world. The most efficient way to search this collection is to click on the "Advanced Search" option at the left side of the page. Then, under "Building Type," you can choosing "Housing," "Industrial Buildings," and other options.
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BuildingGreen This link opens in a new windowProvides product information, "how-to," news, etc., pertaining to green design.
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Material ConneXion This link opens in a new windowA source for learning about architectural and industrial design products. The "Advanced Search" allows you to select products by composition, usage, processing, environmental sustainability, physical properties, and more.
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SweetsProvides architectural and construction product information, including specs, CAD drawings, and more.
Other Resources
The library has many other sources of information for industries, markets, and companies. To find them, check these guides: