Creativity & Design

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A Pattern Language

Towns, Buildings, Construction

by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, Murray Silverstein, Max Jacobson, Ingrid Fiksdahl-King, Shlomo Angel · 1977 · 1171 pages

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About This Book

A comprehensive guide to architectural and urban design based on 253 archetypal patterns. It offers practical solutions for creating livable environments at scales ranging from entire regions and towns to individual rooms and gardens.

Genres

Philosophy Creativity & Design Society & Politics

Topics

Architecture Community Construction Design Thinking Sustainability Urban Planning

Book Details

Published

1977

Pages

1171

Language

en

ISBN

9780195019193

Series

Part 2 of Center for Environmental Structure

Audiobook Available

29h 15m

Narrated by Mike Fraser

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