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A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center For Environmental Structure Series)-new
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You Can Use This Book To Design A House For Yourself With Your Family; You Can Use It To Work With Your Neighbors To Improve Your Town And Neighborhood; You Can Use It To Design An Office, Or A Workshop, Or A Public Building. And You Can Use It To Guide You In The Actual Process Of Construction.After A Tenyear Silence, Christopher Alexander And His Colleagues At The Center For Environmental Structure Are Now Publishing A Major Statement In The Form Of Three Books Which Will, In Their Words, 'Lay The Basis For An Entirely New Approach To Architecture, Building And Planning, Which Will We Hope Replace Existing Ideas And Practices Entirely.' The Three Books Are The Timeless Way Of Building, The Oregon Experiment, And This Book, A Pattern Language.At The Core Of These Books Is The Idea That People Should Design For Themselves Their Own Houses, Streets, And Communities. This Idea May Be Radical (It Implies A Radical Transformation Of The Architectural Profession) But It Comes Simply From The Observation That Most Of The Wonderful Places Of The World Were Not Made By Architects But By The People.At The Core Of The Books, Too, Is The Point That In Designing Their Environments People Always Rely On Certain 'Languages,' Which, Like The Languages We Speak, Allow Them To Articulate And Communicate An Infinite Variety Of Designs Within A Forma System Which Gives Them Coherence. This Book Provides A Language Of This Kind. It Will Enable A Person To Make A Design For Almost Any Kind Of Building, Or Any Part Of The Built Environment.'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?). More Than 250 Of The Patterns In This Pattern Language Are Given: Each Consists Of A Problem Statement, A Discussion Of The Problem With An Illustration, And A Solution. As The Authors Say In Their Introduction, Many Of The Patterns Are Archetypal, So Deeply Rooted In The Nature Of Things That It Seemly Likely That They Will Be A Part Of Human Nature, And Human Action, As Much In Five Hundred Years As They Are Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Pattern Language' about? A: 'A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction' is a comprehensive guide by Christopher Alexander that provides a framework for designing buildings, neighborhoods, and towns through a collection of over 250 design patterns.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Pattern Language' is Christopher Alexander, an influential architect and design theorist known for his innovative ideas in architecture and urban design.
- Q: What types of projects can this book help me with? A: 'A Pattern Language' can assist with designing a variety of projects including private homes, public buildings, offices, and community spaces, making it suitable for both personal and collaborative design efforts.
- Q: What is the significance of the patterns in the book? A: The patterns in the book serve as solutions to common design problems, each accompanied by a discussion and illustration, allowing users to articulate and communicate effective design strategies.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Pattern Language'? A: 'A Pattern Language' contains 1171 pages, providing an extensive resource for understanding architectural and urban design principles.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in design? A: Yes, 'A Pattern Language' is accessible for beginners, as it explains complex design concepts in a clear manner and provides practical patterns applicable to various design scenarios.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'A Pattern Language' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a high-quality reading experience.
- Q: When was 'A Pattern Language' published? A: 'A Pattern Language' was published on January 1, 1977, and has since become a seminal work in the fields of architecture and design.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: 'A Pattern Language' falls under the category of Criticism, specifically addressing the philosophy and methodologies of architectural design.
- Q: Can this book be used for community planning? A: Absolutely, 'A Pattern Language' encourages collaborative community design, making it a valuable resource for individuals or groups looking to enhance their neighborhoods and public spaces.