Bernd Collection of Architecture
at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
The Bernd Collection of Architecture in the 
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is the most focused collection of historical architecture books and the most important collection of its kind in Pittsburgh. Materials generally date from the 17th to early 20th centuries, and include works like
Leon Battista Alberti's L'Architecture et Art de Bien Bastir, Paris, 1553. The library is right across the street from the Frick Fine Arts building.
The Architectural Studies Program is undertaking an initiative to upload a completely scanned version of the catalog. Students will be able to use this online resource in conjunction with their courses.
Special Projects
Field Trips
Every year our students visit sites of national and international significance, studying historic and contemporary architecture first hand.
