You can find architectural plans, drawings, and elevations, published in books, professional magazines, journals, and online. Use UWA Library Resources to help you locate these. 

Use OneSearch to find plans in books and more.

• Choose Advanced Search
• In the keyword box type in the building or architect of interest and the word "plans" e.g. Lloyd Wright AND plans
• From the drop down menu for "Resource Type" select books (or leave this empty to discover more).
   

Use the Avery index to Architectural Periodicals (database)

1. Start with a keyword search using the name of the building or architect and click search.
2. Select on one of your search results to see more detailed information.
3. Look in the "Source" field to see a description of what is included in the resource. If "plans" listed here the article will include floor plans of the building.

You can also begin a search with a filter in place for plans, drawings, and more.

1. Start a new search, after typing your search words, scroll down to view the Search Options.
2. Under 'Limit Your Results'  see the drop-down options under  'Physical Description'. 
3. Select an option, then click Search.

Google

You may find plans online with a Google search for the architect or building name. Professional architecture websites, architecture studios, museums, archives, galleries, and state records offices may publish plans online.

• Library Guide Improve your Googling

Old Building Plans in Australia

If you're having trouble locating old building plans, see  guide below

• Where can I find old architectural plans and drawings? by the National Library of Australia.

State Library of WA

Or try the State Library of WA (SLWA) for early real estate plans of Perth suburbs.

• State Library of Western Australia's Maps, Plans & Charts 

See architecture databases to find more places to search for plans, images, and elevations.

For maps and topographic data see the Geospatial Information guide.

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