Search for a fella named Hourence, has a couple of great level design books I recommend. Also for architecture, check out Experiencing Architecture by Steen Eiler Rasmussen.
thank you guys so much...i just did a quick glance at http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/ before i leave at work and so far i love it..gives good insight on what i am doing wrong on becoming a level designer...
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http://www.gamedev.net/reference/list.asp?categoryid=65
http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/
This is just me surfing through..I'll wait for someone to post a bit more legit link.