Nature of Order An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe; the Luminous Ground

Christopher Alexander's series of groundbreaking books--including The Timeless Way of Building and A Pattern Language--have illuminated the fundamental truths of traditional ways of building, revealing what gives life and beauty and true functionality to buildings and towns. Now, in The Nature of Order, Alexander delves into the essential properties of life itself, highlighting a common set of well-defined structures that he believes are present in all order--and in all life--from micro-organisms and mountain ranges to the creation of good houses and vibrant communities. Here then is the culmination of decades of intense thinking by one of the most innovative architects alive.Alexander, Christopher (University of California is the author of 'Nature of Order An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe; the Luminous Ground', published 2003 under ISBN 9780195150230 and ISBN 0195150236.