Located in the library, the AUB Materials Library is a collection of product samples such as ceramics, plastics, glass, paper, metal, timber, and much more. Students are welcome to explore and handle the collection at any time.
Users can also browse the materials online and learn more about them by using the Materials Library catalogue. To log in, click the “Sign in with Microsoft” button and use your AUB login details.
Material ConneXion
The library subscribes to Material ConneXion, a database of materials including detailed profiles, reports on applications and processes, and information about innovations and manufacture. To access, please register for a Material ConneXion account using your AUB email address.
The Stacks
The Stacks contains material deep dives, sustainability webinars, manufacturer highlights, trend reports, and much more, all written by the Material ConneXion research team. To access, please register for a Material ConneXion account using your AUB email address.
Other material discovery resources
Architonic - a platform exhibiting products, materials, and concepts for interior designers and architects
Material District - a digital materials library specialising in innovative materials and solutions
Stylepark - a product selector and magazine for architects and interior designers
Transmaterial - a database specialising in hi-tech materials and textiles for design
EduSeries - tools and resources about the significant environmental impacts of materials, the commercially-available sustainable material alternatives and emerging innovations; contact the Library for the password to this resource
