The ar:searchbox project aims to link and network information as a source of reference for the design of buildings and to elaborate fundamental principles for the use of metadata and related research strategies. As a web-based system, it provides a platform especially tailored to the needs of architecture students who are able to enter content themselves. By storing building projects in a central database, the project aggregates previously disparate information and thereby overcomes barriers between media.

The TU München (TUM) uses an open-source software package called “mediaTUM” as a central media server for the TUM. The system is developed, operated and maintained by the University’s Library. In addition to providing general functionality as a repository for the individual university departments and facilities, mediaTUM can manage specific collections and projects and present these via a public interface.

Link to ar:searchbox