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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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.
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 13 episodes
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Nabeel Qureshi as an example of someone who encouraged aiming for greatness in one's work.
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
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.
Alexis Ohanian and Deb Roy on Big Tech’s Effects on Democracy
Recommended by 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
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.
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
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Jurgen Appelo as the creator of the first pattern language, focusing on urban planning and design.
Jurgen Appelo as the creator of the first pattern language, focusing on urban planning and design.
#17 Jurgen Appelo - The Unfix Model
Mentioned by 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
Mentioned by Lindyman as one of 
Neil Pasricha 's three formative books, focusing on its design principles.
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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Luke Jones as a book possibly more read by architecture students nowadays than 'Vers une architecture'.
Luke Jones as a book possibly more read by architecture students nowadays than 'Vers une architecture'.
28 – Le Corbusier – 3 – Towards a New Architecture
