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Where to Find Dissertations + Theses

SAIC Architecture, Interior Architecture, Designed Objects and Historic Preservation Theses

Thesis projects for Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects can be found in the SAIC Digital Thesis Repository.

Historic Preservation theses can be found in two locations:

Earlier thesis can be found in the Flaxman Main Stacks at this call number NA105.2
Use the SAIC Thesis repository link below to see what's available online.

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Contains the School's theses from November 2013 to the present. Many theses are viewable on campus only (with ARTIC/SAIC login), however, some have been designated as Open Access by the author and can be read online.

Working on your thesis? Check out our How to Submit or Find an SAIC Thesis or Grad Project guide for tips and how-tos.

Dissertations + Theses Beyond SAIC

Check out our Where to Find Dissertations + Theses page for a full list of databases and tools for finding materials beyond SAIC theses. Below are some additional thesis/project sources you may find helpful. These options are some of your best bets for Architecture and Interior Architecture.

Found a dissertation or thesis but can't access the full text? A copy may be obtained through interlibrary loan; however, sometimes you can only get a copy by buying one. Check with Flaxman librarians (flaxman@saic.edu) before you buy!