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great book and overall very interesting - [13 Mar 2010]
This book was recommended to me by one of my professors in college, and it is a really good guide for what certain parts of buildings (courtyards, types of rooms) as well as cities do. I found it particularly helpful in deciding how to improve my designs...
guide for what certain parts of buildings (courtyards, types of rooms) as well as cities ...
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A Patter Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction - [17 Jan 2010]
This book provided very valuable insight into the type of home that we wanted to build. We ultimately bought a home that we did not design, but this book helped us to develop values that would assist us in finding a home that would nurture us and our ...
ultimately bought a home that we did not design, but this book helped us to develop values...
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Architecture must read - [19 Dec 2009]
Lent it to a client and of course, never got it back. Bought it originally back in college. Everyone in the design field should be required to read this book.
Everyone in the design field should be required to read this book.
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It's history now. - [19 Nov 2009]
This classic architecture work contains abundant wisdom and practical direction for living for every thinking person. I first read it nearly thirty years ago and used its principles to create a garden that delights to this day. When I found it again, ...
for every thinking person. I first read it nearly thirty years ago and used its principles...
www.amazon.com/review/R2W8QRE65...
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A Pattern Language - [12 Nov 2009]
I love to have this book on hand to refer to when I am thinking about making changes to my living space or when I just want to let my imagine roam. Recently we designed a small cottage and found it invaluable as we worked to create the most livable and...
living space or when I just want to let my imagine roam. Recently we designed a small cottage...
www.amazon.com/review/R2UUPTI7DRNYF...
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ALL TIME FAVORITE PILLOW BOOK - [01 Nov 2009]
An excellent book to peruse before sleeping, as its great wellspring of clear and concise ideas and examples consistently inspire dreams about how - in concrete, practical terms - we can improve the tenor of our daily lives at home and in community.
ideas and examples consistently inspire dreams about how - in concrete, practical terms - we...
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the only building design primer you'll ever need - [30 Oct 2009]
As an architect and a builder, Christopher Alexander's work is invaluable. As a sister volume to "The Timeless Way of Building", "A Pattern Language" is an indispensable addition to anybody's library. I reference this book for nearly every project. It...
to "The Timeless Way of Building", "A Pattern Language" is an indispensable addition to...
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Idealism is wonderful - [22 Oct 2009]
A Pattern Language was probably ground-breaking for its time, it is certainly spoken about in some circles with reverence. I found that it contains many fascinating ideas and many that I thoroughly agree with, however is based on very slender or no evidence...
in some circles with reverence. I found that it contains many fascinating ideas and many that...
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A Pattern Language - [09 Jul 2009]
This book is a must for anyone interested in architecture. If you only want to buy one architecture book this is it. I am an architect. I refer to this book regularly and I give it to all of my clients who express any interest in the design process. Buy...
book this is it. I am an architect. I refer to this book regularly and I give it ...
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Perfect for Downsizing! Must read!! - [28 Jun 2009]
The ideas in this book will forever change how you look at city and building design. Urban planners, architects, builders and interior designers who want to keep their jobs-- read up! This book will help you create low-cost solutions to the real estate...
planners, architects, builders and interior designers who want to keep their jobs-- read up...
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