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Historic & Classic Architectural Magazines PDF
Explore the history of global design with archival issues of architectural magazines pdf and journals. Access content from a major part of this collection magazinefree.
American Architect and Architecture
1876-1938
New York: American Architect and Architecture
Enormous number of issues about the cutting edge of architecture, not always within the U.S. Scanned from microfilm, so photo quality is diminished.
The Architectural Review
1896-1928
UK: Architectural Review
A British journal, focusing mostly on historic buildings and features. Scanned from microfilm.
Architectural Record Magazine
Architectural Record Website
Issues 1891-2015
NY: BNP Media
“U.S. based monthly dedicated to architecture and interior design. It is widely-recognized as an important historical record of the unfolding debates in architectural practice, history and criticism in the 20th-century United States.” – Wikipedia.
Collection of American Historic Periodicals on Architecture & Urban Planning
Architecture & Urban Planning Periodicals 1899-1918
This free online collection at Hathi Trust contains numerous issues of many titles related to architecture and urban planning, and also coverage of transportation networks and urban infrastructure.
Log Home Design Ideas
1994-2004
California: Active Interest Media
Articles on home design as well as interiors.
Free Architecture Magazines for Building Professionals
Access a free architecture magazine resource for professionals in the construction, engineering, and building industries. These publications cover industry trends, building technology, and self-build advice.
Building Systems
2000-2003
Chantilly, VA: Builder/Dealer Management Services
“We are a resource for both systems manufacturers and builders, and an advocate for the systems-built construction industry nationwide.
Canadian Architect
2008- Present
Toronto: Canadian Architect
Magazine for architects in Canada, with lots of articles about creative new projects, with great photos.
FC&A
FC&A Magazine Website
2012-2020
UK: Cross Platform Media
“Future Constructor & Architect”. Covers innovative designs (exterior and interior) as well as issues encountered by builders, advice for builders, new equipment available, etc.
I-Build
I-Build Magazine Website
2014-2020
UK: Cross Platform Media
I-Build appears to be mainly concerned with self-build homes and home renovation.
MODUS Asia-Pacific Edition
2011-2020
UK: RICS
Magazine for chartered surveyors worldwide. Seems to cover city planning, infrastructure, sustainable building, the construction industry.
PSBJ
PSBJ Magazine Website
2012-2020
UK: Cross Platform Media
“Public Sector Build Journal. Healthcare, Education, Housing, Leisure.”
International and Regional Architectural Magazines PDF
Download current and historical architecture magazines pdf that showcase projects and design commentary from around the world. Find a free architecture magazine perspective on international building standards and regional styles.
Architecture MN
Architecture MN Magazine Website
Minneapolis: American Institute of Architects Minnesota
“Coverage of design-rich cultural events and activities, visits to architecture studios, architectural travel photography, in-depth conversations with Minnesota movers and shakers, and beautifully illustrated feature articles on the latest notable buildings designed by AIA Minnesota member architects.” – Website.
Green Home Magazine
2015 – 2016
South Africa: Alive to Green
“Green Home Magazine is the home of all things smart and green – promoting self-sufficiency, heightened awareness and appreciation, consumer empowerment, holistic health and living.” – Publisher.
InDesign Architecture Asia Pacific Magazine Collection
Indesign Media Website
Issues 2009 – Present
Buckingham St Surry Hills, NSW Australia: InDesign Media
This link has a variety of architecture and interior design magazines produced by the publisher InDesign Media. Some of the magazines, such as “Architecture & Design” and “Infolink Building Products News” are complete versions; and other titles are “Preview” editions that are shortened versions of the print magazine.
PRC
2012- Present
Hong Kong: ROF Media
“Pacific Rim Construction”. Articles about creative new projects.
SEAB: Southeast Asia Building
SEAB: Southeast Asia Building Magazine Website
Singapore: Tradelink Media
“Southeast Asia Building (SEAB), published bi-monthly since 1974, is a Singapore-based trade magazine devoted to Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and M&E Engineering. SEAB is a free building trade journal circulated to more than 110,000 building professionals across Asia Pacific region. We aim to deliver concise, well-balanced reports which include industry news, project reports, product / technological updates, to our readers.” – Website.
DA
2005-2022
Denmark: Velux Group
“Daylight in Architecture”. “Since the VELUX Group started in 1941, our business has been closely linked to building design, focusing on daylight and fresh air as providers of better living conditions in people’s everyday lives.”
Architectural Record Magazine
Architectural Record Website
Issues 1891-2015
NY: BNP Media
“U.S. based monthly dedicated to architecture and interior design. It is widely-recognized as an important historical record of the unfolding debates in architectural practice, history and criticism in the 20th-century United States.” – Wikipedia.
Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Magazines PDF
Read these specialized publications magazinefree for insights into landscape design, city planning, and urban development.
Landscape
Landscape Institute Website
2012- Present
UK: Landscape Institute
“Landscape is the quarterly journal of the Landscape Institute (LI), the chartered body for the landscape profession.”
External Architecture Magazines and Industry Resources
While full architectural magazines pdf downloads are not archived here, these links direct you to the websites of leading international design and free architecture magazine resources for current content.
Websites of More Architecture & Urban Planning Magazines
Free online versions of these architecture and urban planning magazines are not available, but their websites feature articles of interest.
Abitare Magazine
Architect Magazine
The Architects’ Journal: the home of British architecture
The Architectural Review
Architecture Asia Magazine
A & U: Architecture and Urbanism
Architecture plus Design: an Indian journal of architecture
Azure Magazine
Crit: the value of value engineering
Domus Magazine
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Harvard Design Magazine
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Log
Metropolis Magazine
The Plan: architecture & technologies in detail
Planning Magazine
Preservation Magazine
Topos: European landscape magazine
Urban Land Magazine
Volume Magazine
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