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Trial of Databases for Architects: Detail Inspiration and Art & Architecture Source (EBSCO)
2025-11-07
Trial of Databases for Architects: Detail Inspiration and Art & Architecture Source (EBSCO)
The VILNIUS TECH community is invited to explore two trial databases dedicated to the fields of architecture and design – Detail Inspiration and Art & Architecture Source (EBSCO). Both databases offer a comprehensive range of information – from practical examples and project solutions to scholarly analyses and theoretical insights. We encourage you to try these databases and discover which best meets your needs for studies, research, or creative work.
Detail Inspiration
Detail Inspiration is a knowledge platform offering access to more than 4,000 architectural projects and over 21,000 illustrations, as well as numerous drawings and construction details. This database is particularly valuable for architecture students, lecturers, and practicing architects looking for inspiration, examples, or technical solutions for various projects.
- Focus – architectural projects and their design solutions.
- Content – projects, illustrations, drawings, and construction details.
- Purpose – a source of inspiration and practical examples for architects and students.
- Benefits – enables the analysis of specific building examples, structural details, and material applications.
- User Guide: User Guide for students English
- Trial access available until November 30.
Art & Architecture Source (EBSCO)
A comprehensive art and architecture database covering academic journals, books, videos, conference materials, and other full-text sources. It includes topics ranging from architectural history and theory to contemporary design and landscape architecture.
- Focus – academic and scholarly research in architecture, art, and design.
- Content – full-text publications from journals, books, and conference proceedings.
- Purpose – a source for theoretical and historical analysis for academic work and studies.
- Benefits – provides access to scholarly articles covering architectural history, urban planning, interior design, landscape architecture, and related disciplines.
- Topics include: architecture and art history, archaeology, ceramics, graphic design, advertising and print arts, contemporary art, costume design, crafts, decorative arts, drawing, fiber arts, folk art, industrial and interior design, museology, painting, photography, sculpture, and more.
- Trial access available until December 31.
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- Page administrators:
- Jolanta Juršėnė
- Asta Katinaitė-Griežienė
- Olena Dubova
- Orinta Sajetienė
- Ugnė Daraškevičiūtė