Level design 101

External sources about the topic, basic knowledge

The Level design book

The Level Design Book gathers level design knowledge for 3D video games in an approachable, up-to-date, and critical way. It is for designers of all experience levels and game engines.

The Level Design Bookbook.leveldesignbook.com

Architecture in Level Design

In this 2016 GDC session, designer Claire Hosking explores how architectural design can help level designers achieve their intended mood and add depth to their levels, particularly how spatial design can anticipate and complement art design.

An Architectural Approach to Level Design (Book)

Written by a game developer and professor trained in architecture, An Architectural Approach to Level Design is one of the first books to integrate architectural and spatial design theory with the field of level design. It explores the principles of level design through the context and history of architecture, providing information useful to both academics and game development professionals.

An Architectural Approach to Level DesignGoogle Books