Student Resources

Architecture Library

Located within the Spitzer School of Architecture, the Architecture Library boasts over 36,000 volumes of books and periodicals. The Architecture Library provides limited audio-visual equipment and support for faculty and students currently enrolled in the School of Architecture program. Portable laptops, projectors, clickers, extension cords, and speakers are available during the library’s regular hours of operation. Instructors can reserve equipment in advance at the library circulation desk.

Library Website

Architecture Research Guide for more in-depth assistance with architecture and related subjects

Selected Bibliography: Fall 2017 Lecture Series: “Transdisciplinary”

The Visual Resource Collection contains a large collection of digital and slide-based visual resources.

Featured collection: Spitzer Travel Fellowship Archive

Nilda Sanchez-Rodriguez

Assistant Professor, Division Chief, Architecture Library

Phone: 212-650-8766

Email: nsanchez@ccny.cuny.edu

Office: SSA101

Architecture Library

Hours:

Spring 2018

Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone:

212-650-8766

Location:

141 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Room: 101

Social Media:

Twitter @CCNYARCHLibrary
Instagram ccnyarchlibrary
Facebook City College Architecture Library

I-Bean Cafe
The iBean Café, the Spitzer School of Architecture’s in-house café, is located on the 2nd floor of the Spitzer School of Architecture.
Digital Fabrication
The Model Shop boasts four large-bed laser cutters, two CNC machines, and MakerBot 3-D printers. Additionally, the M Arch studios house a Stratasys uPrint SE Plus, a 3-D printer, and a Roland MDX-540 Milling Machine.
Architecture Library
Located within the Spitzer School of Architecture, the Architecture Library boasts over 36,000 volumes of books and periodicals.
Fabrication Shop
Located in a large dedicated space on the concourse level of the Spitzer School, the model shop is fully equipped with a wide variety of hand and power, Located in a large dedicated space on the concourse level of the Spitzer School, the model shop is fully equipped with a wide variety of hand and power, Located in a large dedicated space on the concourse level of the Spitzer School, the model shop is fully equipped with a wide variety of hand and power,
Digital Media Labs and Printing
The school’s digital media resources are many and varied. Based primarily on ‘win-tel’ technology, two labs, open extended hours, are equipped with advanced workstations, large format plotters and scanners, a variety of printers and other equipment for open student and faculty use. One lab and another dedicated instructional space are also available for teaching each with eighteen advanced work stations, digital projection, audio capability and other a/v equipment. Available software includes AutoCAD, Revit, Max, Maya, Rhino, all Adobe products, Microsoft Office, and a variety of other applications. Plotters and public-access workstations are available in many studios along with building-wide wireless access and other facilities for portable (laptop) computing in all spaces. Four digital laser cutters and two large cnc machines are available in the model shop along with 3D printers and other digital fabrication equipment. Supporting these resources are a group of servers with extensive storage capacity, along with other capabilities including advanced print serving, applications distribution, and license management. In addition to the labs and model shop facilities, many studios are equipped with plotters, workstations and printers. Wireless access is available throughout the entire SSA building along with wired access in numerous locations including studios, classrooms and offices.

Student Resources

Architecture Library

Nilda Sanchez-Rodriguez

Architecture Library

Hours:

Phone:

Location:

Social Media:

I-Bean Cafe

Digital Fabrication

Architecture Library

Fabrication Shop

Digital Media Labs and Printing