There are two main ways to find the articles you need:
Search Ara Library databases for articles on your subject.
(Use this method if you need to find your own articles for an assignment).
Find an article in a database.
Look for a particular article from a recommended reading list.
(Use this method if you already have a reading list with the details of an article, e.g. author, article title and Journal title).
Learn how to find articles from a recommended reading list.
We subscribe to over 50 different databases ranging from online encyclopedias and dictionaries to industry relevant resources. Below are the ones thought most relevant to your course:
A great starting place for all subjects.
Covers Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Material Science, Mechanical, Structural and more. Includes such journals as: Journal of Engineering Design and Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
Has a huge array of video learning resources on CAD from beginners to advanced.
Business and computing electronic books
Includes numerous life and physical science titles. Includes useful titles such as: Automation in Construction
Access to all the NZS and AS/NZS standards online.


Google Scholar is a good alternative place to look for academic articles.