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Architecture Magazines
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.
Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest Magazine Website
2015-2019
1960s-2000s
Conde Nast, NY
Each image on this page opens an entire volume, with several months’ issues. Volume dates appear to range from the late 1960s to at least 2005. Unfortunately, it is necessary to open a volume to see its year.
Architectural Digest Magazine has the subtitle “the International design authority”. “Architectural Digest is a vibrant monthly celebration of international design talents, innovative homes and products, inspiring decorating ideas, culture, and travel. Launched in 1920 as a California trade quarterly, the magazine evolved over the years, increasing in frequency and broadening in scope until it became the byword for living well.” – Architectural Digest website.
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.
The Architectural Review
1896-1928
UK: Architectural Review
A British journal, focusing mostly on historic buildings and features. Scanned from microfilm.
Architecture MN Magazine
Architecture MN Magazine Website
Issues 2011 – 2020
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.
Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival
Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival Magazine Website
2006-2011
Massachusetts: Cruz Bay
“Arts & Crafts Homes inspires those building, renovating, or furnishing a home in the Arts & Crafts spirit, and celebrates the revival of quality and craftsmanship. ” – Publisher.
Atomic Ranch
2008-2014
Oregon: Atomic Ranch
“Midcentury marvels”. Homes and furniture designed in the mid-20th century.
Canadian Architect
2008- Present
Toronto: Canadian Architect
Magazine for architects in Canada, with lots of articles about creative new projects, with great photos.
Cosmopolitan Home Grand Rapids
Cosmopolitan Home Grand Rapids Magazine Website
2017 – Present
Grand Rapids, Michigan: Newview
“Cosmopolitan Home brings the area’s most beautiful spaces and talented home professionals to readers throughout West Michigan. Professional photography, award-winning design and insightful editorial help respected industry leaders share their talents and knowledge with a high-end group of consumers.” -Publisher
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.”
Dwell Magazine
Dwell Magazine Website
2000-2011
U.S.: Dwell Media
“Dwell is the first and only magazine to explore both the interiors and the exteriors of modern home design in a stylish, yet accessible way. With focus on a new modernistic approach to home design that offers identity, creativity and harmony. ” – Publisher.
Early Homes Magazine
2004-2010
U.S.
“Early Homes is a biannual special edition that focuses on the period 1690—1850 and it’s revivals, including Colonial and Neoclassical design. Each issue contains lavish photos and plenty of product sources.” – Early Homes Magazine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INEX
INEX Magazine Website
2013-2020
UK: Cross Platform Media
INEX appears to be about all aspects of interior and landscape design.
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.”
Log Home Living Magazine
Log Home Living Magazine Website
1984-2011
U.S.: Active Interest Media
“Log Home Living Magazine is the comprehensive authority for planning, building and living the log home dream. Each issue showcases a range of beautiful homes, and conveys a wealth of practical information on construction, design, maintenance, trends and decor. Log Home Living is inspirational and fun- always providing outstanding information and encouragement.” – Publisher.
MODUS Asia-Pacific Edition
2011-2020
UK: RICS
Magazine for chartered surveyors worldwide. Seems to cover city planning, infrastructure, sustainable building, the construction industry.
Perfect Homes International Magazines PDF
Perfect Homes International Magazine Website
2018 – Present
Malaga, Spain: ClearVision Media
“Perfect Homes Magazine is an inviting, informative and influential resource for those interested in real estate and property investments. Designed for those who enjoy the finer things in life this publication is the ultimate source of information for those looking to purchase exceptional properties from around the world.” – Publisher.
PRC
2012- Present
Hong Kong: ROF Media
“Pacific Rim Construction”. Articles about creative new projects.
PSBJ
PSBJ Magazine Website
2012-2020
UK: Cross Platform Media
“Public Sector Build Journal. Healthcare, Education, Housing, Leisure.”
SEAB: Southeast Asia Building Magazine
SEAB: Southeast Asia Building Magazine Website
Issues 2015 – Present
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.
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
Icon
Log
Metropolis Magazine
The Plan: architecture & technologies in detail
Planning Magazine
Preservation Magazine
Topos: European landscape magazine
Urban Land Magazine
Volume Magazine
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.