The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods

The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods

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Book Description
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. 200 color illustrations.

About the Author
Urban Design Associates is a Pittsburgh-based national practice.

The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods,Urban Design Associates,Rob Robinson,Donald K. Carter,Barry J., Jr. Long,Paul Ostergaard,David Lewis,Donald Kaliszewski,James H. Morgan,Donald G. Zeilman,Ray Gindroz,David R. Csont,Karen Levine,Urban Design Associates,W. W. Norton & Company,0393731340,Architectural Design,Architecture,Architecture, Domestic,City planning,Design & Drafting,Designs and plans,Handbooks, manuals, etc,Pattern books,Planning,United States,Urban Architecture,City & town planning - architectural aspects

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