The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods - Softcover

Urban Design Associates

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9780393731347: The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0393731340 ISBN 13: 9780393731347
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2004

Synopsis

This manual documents the revival of the traditional architectural pattern book as a means of implementing urban design.

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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About the Author

Urban Design Associates is a Pittsburgh-based national practice that creatively engages citizens to revitalize city neighborhoods, transform public housing, bring new life to downtowns and waterfronts, and build new traditional towns.

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Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0393731340
ISBN 13 
9780393731347
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240
Rating
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