Hesburgh Libraries

Architecture Library Information

The Architecture Library, located in the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture, is on the south side of campus, adjacent to the Debartolo Performing Arts Center. The Library primarily supports Notre Dame’s School of Architecture but is open to all campus and community visitors. 

The Library comprises over 36,000 volumes and hundreds of periodicals on the built, planned, and grown environment. Collection strengths include classical and traditional architecture, American architecture, Italian architecture, Latin American architecture, New Urbanism, sustainable design and planning, historic preservation, and urban planning. The Architecture Library houses an extensive rare book collection and growing architecture archive.

The Library is also home to a 3D Makerspace for all 3D design and printing needs, and includes multiple 3D printers as well as technological assistance for designing and creating printable 3D models.