Design Patterns & Living Architecture

Nonfiction, Science & Nature
Cover of the book Design Patterns & Living Architecture by Nikos A. Salingaros, Levellers Press / Hedgerow Press / Off the Common Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Nikos A. Salingaros ISBN: 1230001786965
Publisher: Levellers Press / Hedgerow Press / Off the Common Books Publication: August 4, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Nikos A. Salingaros
ISBN: 1230001786965
Publisher: Levellers Press / Hedgerow Press / Off the Common Books
Publication: August 4, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

This collection of articles describes how to use design patterns to create better — more emotionally-responsive and human — architectural environments. The pattern concept was introduced by Christopher Alexander and his collaborators in 1977, and has enjoyed wide success outside architectural culture. For various reasons, this design method and its accompanying philosophy of adaptation have not yet entered the architectural mainstream. Nor are design patterns taught at universities on a regular basis, since academics correctly perceive them as representing the opposite of formalistic design (and clearly privilege the second methodology).

This booklet has three rather ambitious aims: To educate practicing architects and the general public on why design patterns are both useful and necessary. To explain how the pattern method applied to the built environment contains the seeds for adaptive design. To establish the scientific validity for design patterns, while invalidating methods based on fashion.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This collection of articles describes how to use design patterns to create better — more emotionally-responsive and human — architectural environments. The pattern concept was introduced by Christopher Alexander and his collaborators in 1977, and has enjoyed wide success outside architectural culture. For various reasons, this design method and its accompanying philosophy of adaptation have not yet entered the architectural mainstream. Nor are design patterns taught at universities on a regular basis, since academics correctly perceive them as representing the opposite of formalistic design (and clearly privilege the second methodology).

This booklet has three rather ambitious aims: To educate practicing architects and the general public on why design patterns are both useful and necessary. To explain how the pattern method applied to the built environment contains the seeds for adaptive design. To establish the scientific validity for design patterns, while invalidating methods based on fashion.

More books from Science & Nature

Cover of the book Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Conservation Methods for Terrestrial Orchids by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Polymer Mixing and Extrusion Technology by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Technology for Advanced Focal Plane Arrays of HgCdTe and AlGaN by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Polyurethanes in Biomedical Applications by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Virtualization 101 for small business and enterprise by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Easy Times Table Book by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Data Visualization by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Biomimetics Through Nanoelectronics by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Tabby Cats - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Varieties and Characteristics of Tabby Cats by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Renewable Resource Policy by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Health and Disease by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Fun and Games for a Smarter Dog by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Queen of the Sun by Nikos A. Salingaros
Cover of the book Algonquin Wildlife by Nikos A. Salingaros
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy