A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmen – GOOD Product Id:0195019199 Condition:USED_GOOD Notes:Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc…
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And as you will see, this way will lead anyone who looks for it to buildings which are themselves as ancient in their form as the trees and hills, and as our faces are.”. Great product! Fast Handling.
Author: Christopher Alexander. Notes: Hardcover, in jacket. Clean, unmarked, tightly bound. Moderate exterior wear. Jacket worn, stained. Text in German and English. Photos available. Condition: Used: Good.
What stands out about this textbook is the use of analogies to explain concepts.
“The Process of Creating Life: Nature of Order, Book 2: An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe” by Christopher Alexander is a philosophy and architecture textbook that explores the nature of order in the universe and how it relates to the art of building. Published in 2002 by the Center for Environmental Structure, this hardcover book delves into topics such as urban planning, design, drafting, drawing, and landscape architecture. With 631 pages, the book offers a comprehensive look at the process of creating life through the lens of Alexander’s theories on the nature of order in the built environment.
“The Timeless Way of Building” by Christopher Alexander is a seminal work in the field of architecture and language arts. Published by Oxford University Press in 1979, this book explores the timeless principles of building through a fusion of criticism and linguistics. The text delves into the nature of well-being and the creation of structures that are in harmony with human needs, making it a valuable resource for architects and those interested in the art of building. With its insights and thought-provoking ideas, this book continues to resonate with readers today and serves as a foundational piece in the study of architecture.
Alexander, Christopher. Book Good. No dust jacket. (architecture, modern, pattern perception ) Internal SKU: B11OSa-00153.
Light shelf wear on covers.
“Patterns,” the units of this language, are answers to design problems (How high should a window sill be?. How many stories should a building have?. How much space in a neighborhood should be devoted to grass and trees?).