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A pattern language

Towns, Buildings, Construction
Book • 1977
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 14 episodes

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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
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Tamara Winter
because Patrick Hollison admires Christopher Alexander and takes a lot of inspiration from him.
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23: Tamara Winter - Tacit Trust & Caring Curiosity
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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
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Kent Beck
as a book on design principles applicable to software engineering.
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Kent Beck Reflects on Tidy First?
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Amit Paul
as an author who emphasizes the innate human sense of quality in design.
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256. Kasper Bjorkskov - shifting the building industry, transformation through action and biodiversity
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Andrew Harmel-Law
in the context of architectural patterns and decision-making.
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Facilitating Software Architecture • Andrew Harmel-Law & Sonya Natanzon
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Paul Orlando
in relation to designing systems around human behavior.
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Complex systems & second-order effects (Interview)
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Eric Normand
to explain a phenomenon where design patterns help experienced people but might hinder beginners.
The Christopher Alexander Effect
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Deb Roy
when discussing design patterns in built environments that correlate with human flourishing.
Alexis Ohanian and Deb Roy on Big Tech’s Effects on Democracy
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Andrea Hiott
for its architectural theories and connection to environmental serendipity and phenomenology.
#29: Pattern Language, Wholeness and Place-synergy: discussing Christopher Alexander with geographer David Seamon
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Tiffany Owens-Reed
in relation to the pattern of multiple downtowns in Montclair, referencing the book's recommendations on urban design.
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Improving Downtown Success by Building Experiences
Mentioned by Mia Winther-Tamaki as a reference for understanding pattern language in urban planning.
Season 8. Ep. - 5 - Governance W/ Ethan, Mia & Will
Mentioned by Shrita when discussing the quality of good building and the satisfaction it brings.
Ep 1.5: Everyday Aesthetics with Simon Sarris
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Brian Sauvé
as an example of a book that teaches objective standards of beauty and usefulness in design.
John Ruskin, Architecture, & Beauty as a Culture-Shaping Force
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Ross Gay
in relation to the concept of pattern language and the unknown.
Ross Gay — Faculty Series — Indiana University Bloomington
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Jurgen Appelo
as the creator of the first pattern language, focusing on urban planning and design.
#17 Jurgen Appelo - The Unfix Model
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Luke Jones
as a book possibly more read by architecture students nowadays than 'Vers une architecture'.
28 – Le Corbusier – 3 – Towards a New Architecture
Mentioned by Lindyman as one of
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Neil Pasricha
's three formative books, focusing on its design principles.
Chapter 145: Lindyman leverages long-lasting lessons on living a limitless life

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