A Pattern Language Concept and Exercise
May 27, 2015
A Pattern LanguageConcept and Exercise
What are Patterns anyways?
•Diagrams
•a “soft” system of rules
•Affectionate Cooperation
A Grammar of Urban
•Richness
•Self-enabling
•A mathematician architect
Battle for ordinary human Existence
•“Supermarket approach” to sustainability
•Focus on adaptation
•Wholeness
UsageSunny Place (161)
Private Terrace On The Street (140)
Outdoor Room (163)
Six-Foot Balcony (167)
Paths And Goals (120)
Ceiling Height Variety (190)
Columns At The Corners (212)
Front Door Bench (242)
Raised Flowers (245)
Different Chairs (251)
Don’t agree?
Application
Urban Negotiation
•Simulating the process of building a city, or a society
•Common sense perspective and intuition in everyday life
•Personal goal-setting
Walking
Provided Materials
• A Pattern Language Pattern Cards
•Group Works Pattern Cards
• Pre-defined walk
• Self-constructed map
• Facilitator
• Judge
• Agents
Navigation
• Sandbox method
• Pattern thinking
• Systems learning
Story-telling
•Reflecting on your path
•Dreams and playfulness
• Feedback, supportive learning