Architectural Design, General & Miscellaneous Architectural History & Criticism

The Nature of Order

Name: The Nature of Order
Author: Christopher Alexander
ISBN: 9780972652926

by Christopher Alexander

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Overview

Christopher Alexander's masterwork, the result of 27 years of research, considers three vital perspectives: a scientific perspective; a perspective based on beauty and grace; a commonsense perspective based on our intuitions and everyday life.

About the Author, Christopher Alexander

Christopher Alexander is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, architect, builder, and author of many books and technical papers. He is the winner of the first medal for research ever awarded by the American Institute of Architects, and after 40 years of teaching is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.