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Patterns in Architecture

A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, Murray Silverstein

A must read if you are interested in patterns or architecture or urban planning. In the software patterns community, A Pattern Language is often used as an example of how, a pattern language (as opposed to solitary patterns) should be structured.

The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander

The philiosphy behind patterns and pattern languages. Really helpful in understanding the why of patterns.

The Oregon Experiment by Christopher Alexander

This book gives a concrete example of how one would apply patterns and pattern languages to a planning/architecture project. Talks about a project at the University of Oregon. Reading this book put some key ideas into focus, like how you use patterns when not starting from scratch, and how to deal with specialized situations where the book of patterns you have doesn't cover everything.

How Buildings Learn : What Happens After They're Built by Stewart Brand.

This is a great book if you are interested in architecture, history, or just simply how systems change and grow over time.