“A Pattern Language” and “The Timeless Way of Building”: Expression of appreciation for the books and a bit of history of the paltry housing he has encountered over time; request for feedback on three questions and gratitude for inspiration

“A Pattern Language” is the second volume of “The Center for Environmental Structure Series” on architecture published by Oxford University Press. You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to ...

“The Timeless Way of Building” is the opening work in “The Center for Environmental Structure Series” on architecture published by Oxford University Press. Here Alexander introduces the ideas behind the succeeding books. The book lays the foundation of the series. It ...