The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods

by Urban Design Associates

Paperback, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

728.37

Tags

Urban Planning

Genres

Publication

W. W. Norton & Company (2004), 240 pages

Description

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.

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

240 p.; 10 inches

ISBN

0393731340 / 9780393731347

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