Big Books of 2026
A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)

Questions About A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)

by Christopher W. Alexander

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about A Pattern Language, please sign up.

Answered Questions (2)

Have there been successors to continue expanding this architectural pattern language?
Chip Young In the Nature of Order, a 3-book series published in 2003-2004, he takes patterns one step further with what he calls sequences, which describe how to…moreIn the Nature of Order, a 3-book series published in 2003-2004, he takes patterns one step further with what he calls sequences, which describe how to work toward patterns. The idea of patterns has also been very influential in software engineering, to the point where it is a commonly accepted way of thinking about and describing software designs and components.(less)
flag
What does the term "contraction" mean?
Colleenshirley Great question! The term 'contraction' typically means something getting smaller or shortening, depending on the context. In language, it refers to co…moreGreat question! The term 'contraction' typically means something getting smaller or shortening, depending on the context. In language, it refers to combining words like 'it is' into 'it's.' If you're talking about construction, maybe you meant 'construction'? If so, check out some amazing work by a Commercial Construction Company in Georgia—they can transform ideas into reality! Visit Here: https://brewer-usa.com/commercial-con...(less)
flag

Unanswered Questions (2)

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more