Principles for a Process which Produce Healthy and Human Places

01/11/1981

Student Work, Paper

108-page paper on the definition of a design and building process for housing, taking into consideration available funding, construction cost, time for completion, while creating a place with human qualities loved by its people. Written for an independent study course by the Architectural Dept. Professor Christopher Alexander, part of the fulfillment of Ph.D. requirements.

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Academic Course 1 Items

Advisor in the Ph.D. Program in Architecture 1986

Heading the committee for the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination and chairing the committee for approving the Doctoral Dissertation submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture.

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Scientific Research 2 Items

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