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9780195106404

The Nature of Order An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe Book Two: The Process of Creating Life

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    9780195106404

  • ISBN10:

    0195106407

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2099-11-30
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary

Christopher Alexander's series of groundbreaking books--including The Timeless Way of Building and A Pattern Language--have illuminated the fundamental truths of traditional ways of building, revealing what gives life and beauty and true functionality to buildings and towns. Now, in The Nature of Order, Alexander delves into the essential properties of life itself, highlighting a common set of well-defined structures that he believes are present in all order--and in all life--from micro-organisms and mountain ranges to the creation of good houses and vibrant communities. Here then is the culmination of decades of intense thinking by one of the most innovative architects alive.

Author Biography


Christopher Alexander, winner of the first medal for research ever awarded by the American Institute of Architects, is an architect and builder who has built in many countries. He is also Professor of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Center for Environmental Structure.

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