Interior Design: Start Here

Interior design builds competencies in fundamental design, materials, finishes, lighting, computer-aided design, historical interiors, professional practice, interior construction, space planning, programming, and communication skills.

This guide is a starting point for interior design research. It will help you navigate books, scholarly articles, and online resources provided by Virginia Tech's libraries.

Helpful Links

Getting Started with Academic Research A guide for starting your research with the University Libraries at Virginia Tech.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Can't find what you need? Our ILL Librarians can borrow digital and physical items from libraries around the world.
Subject Research Guides An index of research guides for all subjects at Virginia Tech.
VT Libraries VT University Library's Homepage - find information about library services, events, and search for resources.

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Use Discovery Search to find books, ebooks, and journal articles. Search using keywords related to your topic (artist's name, movement or time period, medium, significant exhibitions, etc.) Filter results by selecting options on the left of your search screen.

When you find a book you want, pay attention to its:

Location

Call Number

Availability

When you find a ebook or journal article make sure you are signed in to your library account. Off-campus, you will need to log-in using two-factor authentication to access library materials.

Can't find what you are looking for?

Ask at the front desk or make a research appointment.

Helpful Online Resources for Interior Design

IES Lighting Library

The Lighting Library™ is the complete set of IES Standards, newly formulated into five online collections, that updates, expands, and replaces previous versions of our standards.

To access the Lighting Library contact sarahstanley@vt.edu for login information.