a pattern language
Christopher Alexander's 1977 design pattern book
Episodes
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#4485: How to Start an Architecture Movement That Actually WorksRecovering lost design technology — Art Deco, Jerusalem stone, and building a new architectural style from the ground up. -
#3190: Architects Are Actually ErgonomistsWhat architects actually do vs. what pop culture shows you — and why it matters for how spaces feel. -
#3187: Why Six Stories Became the Global DefaultHow human legs, fire ladders, and elevator economics all converged on the same building height. -
#3178: Can Mixed-Use Buildings Actually Work for Residents?Privacy, noise, and traffic aren't unsolvable — they're design failures. Here's what actually works. -
#316: The Broken Chain of DesignWhy do we love old neighborhoods but feel uneasy in modern towers? We explore the "cult" of architecture and the quest for a human-scale city.