The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great

The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods

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.
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 200 colour illustrations
ReleaseDate 2004-08-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780393731347

The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods