A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)

"Brilliant....Here's how to design or redesign any space you're living or working in--from metropolis to room. Consider what you want to happen in the space, and then page through this book. Its radically conservative observations will spark, enhance, organize your best ideas, and a wondrous home, workplace, town will result"--San Francisco Chronicle. A handbook designed for the layman which aims to present a language which people can use to express themselves in their own communities or homes, and to better communicate with each other. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-09-2009; A Pattern Language; This book is a must for anyone interested in architecture. If you only want to buy one architecture book this is it. I am an architect. I refer to this book regularly and I give it to all of my clients who express any interest in the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-29-2009; Perfect for Downsizing! Must read!!; The ideas in this book will forever change how you look at city and building design. Urban planners, architects, builders and interior designers who want to keep their jobs-- read up! This book will help you create low-cost solutions to...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-16-2009; A Pattern Language- A Gateway to Control a Powerful Tool; It's really awesome, this book. I experience how dense it is, the work of Christopher Alexander and other writers. Above all, it's extremely practical and helpful. This book does affect the way we mind about our lives and our world,...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-02-2009; Timeless; Okay, the title implies another book by this author, "A Timeless Way of Building," but personally I think Pattern Language is a far superior book. I admit I was a bit skeptical when I picked up this book (about 10 years ago) and thought,...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-09-2009; A Pattern Language; This book is a must for anyone interested in architecture. If you only want to buy one architecture book this is it. I am an architect. I refer to this book regularly and I give it to all of my clients who express any interest in the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-26-2007; surprisingly religious..... interesting, but not believable; I bought this book after reading the glowing reviews on amazon. It was also an inspiration for Will Wright to make SimCity and the SIMS..... so I had high expectations. I was shocked to find how opinionated and philosophical the book...; read full review | report as inappropriate