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The Process of Creating Life: The Nature of Order, Book 2 - An Essay of the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,966
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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 Process of Creating Life: The Nature of Order, Book 2 - An Essay of the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe (Hardcover)

Christopher Alexander

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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

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Imprint: Center For Environmental Structure
Country of origin: United States
Release date: June 2002
First published: 2006
Authors: Christopher Alexander
Dimensions: 284 x 203 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 636
ISBN-13: 978-0-9726529-2-6
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General
Books > Philosophy > General
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LSN: 0-9726529-2-2
Barcode: 9780972652926

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