The Architectural Pattern Book

A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods

Urban Design Associates

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English

WW Norton & Co
17 August 2004

City & town planning - architectural aspects

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.

By: Urban Design Associates
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 777g
ISBN: 9780393731347
ISBN 10: 0393731340
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 17 August 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Urban Design Associates is a Pittsburgh-based national practice that creatively engages citizens to revitalize city neighborhoods, transform public housing, bring new life to downtowns and waterfronts, and build new traditional towns.

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