- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; 1st ed edition (13 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0393731340
- ISBN-13: 978-0393731347
- Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 20.9 x 1.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,711,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From UDA's work, the important rebirth of pattern books used by new urbanists has evolved and come to fruition. Today UDA is one of the premier creators of pattern books for traditional developments .this is one of the rare cases in which a book produced by a committee has turned out graceful and engaging, not to mention useful.--Philip Langdon
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From the firm that produced The Urban Design Handbook comes a practical guide to developing and using pattern books-a tradition stretching back to Vitruvius and Palladio, and the source of many beautiful houses-to design neighborhoods today. It describes techniques and working methods for contemporary development and construction processes.
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Not just a house, design a whole neighborhood
17 Sep 2004
Format:Paperback
Most of us like architectural books because we think, or possibly just dream of building our own ULTIMATE house. Here, however, is a book not on building a house, but on building an entire neighborhood.
It starts with a bit of history, the pattern books written in roman times. It brings them up to date with a survey of several American neighborhoods dating from turn of the century times. And finally it goes on to show what the authors have done as they designed blocks, sub-divisions and the like. It is intended to show what can be done to replace the common cookie cutter houses common in recent developments. It is a fascinating book that leads to thinking.
It starts with a bit of history, the pattern books written in roman times. It brings them up to date with a survey of several American neighborhoods dating from turn of the century times. And finally it goes on to show what the authors have done as they designed blocks, sub-divisions and the like. It is intended to show what can be done to replace the common cookie cutter houses common in recent developments. It is a fascinating book that leads to thinking.
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The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods
23 Dec 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a needed reference and excellent compilation of information on architectural patterns in varying urban contexts. I highly recommend it to "TRUE ARCHITECTS"
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