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Oxford University Press A Pattern Language Vol 2 - Oxford University Press Architecture

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A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction: 2 offers a transformative approach to the way we build our world. Published by Oxford University Press, this volume from the Center for Environmental Structure series provides a foundation for a new method of architecture, building, and planning. This book serves as a practical guide for a wide range of projects. Whether you want to design a personal home for your family, collaborate with neighbors to improve your local town, or plan a professional office and workshop, these principles apply. It is designed to be used throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, from the initial design stages to the actual process of construction. By following the work of Christopher Alexander and his colleagues, readers gain access to a major statement on how to create spaces that work for people. This text is an essential resource for anyone looking to move beyond traditional methods and adopt a more meaningful way of designing public buildings and private living spaces.

Key Features

Versatile design guide for creating private homes, family residences, and personal living spaces.

Community planning tool to help neighbors work together to improve towns and local neighborhoods.

Professional application for designing functional offices, workshops, and various public buildings.

Practical construction guidance to assist you through the actual process of building your project.

Authored by Christopher Alexander and the Center for Environmental Structure team.

Published by Oxford University Press USA as part of a major three-book series.

Product Specifications
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Oxford University Press
Format
hardcover
ASIN
0195019199
Category
Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Criticism & Theory
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 August 1978
Listed Since
12 February 2007

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