The Process of Creating Life: The Nature of Order, Book 2: An Essay of the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe (The Nature of Order, Book 2, 2) - Hardcover

Alexander, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0972652922 ISBN 13: 9780972652926

Publisher: Routledge, 2004

Synopsis

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.

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Synopsis

In book two of this four-volume work, Alexander explains in detail the kinds of process that are capable of generating living structure. The unfolding of living structure in natural systems is compared to the unfolding of buildings and town plans in traditional society, and then contrasted with present-day building processes. The comparison reveals deep and shocking problems which pervade the present day planning and construction of buildings. Pervasive changes are needed to create a world in which living process - and hence living structure - are possible; these are changes which are ultimately attainable only through a transformation of society. It is the use of sequences which makes it possible for each building to become unique, exactly fitted to its context, and harmonious. And it is also this use of sequences which makes it possible for people to participate effectively in the layout of their own buildings and communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0972652922
• ISBN 13: 9780972652926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 636