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A pattern language

Towns, Buildings, Construction

Book • 1977

Christopher Alexander

This book, written by Christopher Alexander and his colleagues, introduces the concept of a 'pattern language' consisting of 253 patterns that address various design problems in architecture, urban planning, and community design.

Each pattern describes a recurring problem and its solution, allowing readers to adapt these solutions to their specific needs and local conditions.

The book is structured to help ordinary people, as well as professionals, design and improve their homes, streets, and communities.

It has had significant influence on fields beyond architecture, including software engineering and urban planning.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Michael Dean

as the author of "A Pattern Language."

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Michael Dean: The 27 Patterns To Fix Bad Writing | How I Write

Mentioned by

Michael Dean

as an inspiration for his essay architecture framework.

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Mentioned by

Tamara Winter

because Patrick Hollison admires Christopher Alexander and takes a lot of inspiration from him.

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Mentioned by

Nabeel Qureshi

as an example of someone who encouraged aiming for greatness in one's work.

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Nabeel Qureshi: Principles For Living

Recommended by

Kent Beck

as a book on design principles applicable to software engineering.

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Mentioned by

Amit Paul

as an author who emphasizes the innate human sense of quality in design.

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Mentioned by

Paul Orlando

in relation to designing systems around human behavior.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Harmel-Law

in the context of architectural patterns and decision-making.

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Facilitating Software Architecture • Andrew Harmel-Law & Sonya Natanzon

Mentioned by

Eric Normand

to explain a phenomenon where design patterns help experienced people but might hinder beginners.

The Christopher Alexander Effect

Mentioned by

Deb Roy

when discussing design patterns in built environments that correlate with human flourishing.

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Recommended by

Andrea Hiott

for its architectural theories and connection to environmental serendipity and phenomenology.

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Mentioned as one of the two classic books by Christopher Alexander, even for software.

Episode 139: Fearless Change with Linda Rising

Mentioned by Shrita when discussing the quality of good building and the satisfaction it brings.

Ep 1.5: Everyday Aesthetics with Simon Sarris

Mentioned by

Tiffany Owens-Reed

in relation to the pattern of multiple downtowns in Montclair, referencing the book's recommendations on urban design.

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Mentioned by Mia Winther-Tamaki as a reference for understanding pattern language in urban planning.

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Mentioned by

Jurgen Appelo

as the creator of the first pattern language, focusing on urban planning and design.

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Mentioned when discussing the importance of common land for social systems to survive, referencing a quote from the book.

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Mentioned by

Luke Jones

as a book possibly more read by architecture students nowadays than 'Vers une architecture'.

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Mentioned by

Brian Sauvé

as an example of a book that teaches objective standards of beauty and usefulness in design.

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Mentioned by Lindyman as one of

Neil Pasricha

's three formative books, focusing on its design principles.

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