Christopher Alexander: A Pattern Language

Just over 30 years ago, an Englishman named Christopher Alexander tried to revolutionize architecture. In A Pattern Language, Alexander told architects and planners to design homes on emotional and spiritual principles – not on traffic flow. The revolution didn’t quite come. But the book had a surprising influence on another group of experts: the computer scientists who were just beginning to shape the Internet. Produced by Lu Olkowski. (Originally aired: August 15, 2008)

Music Playlist

  1. Princess Leia's Theme

    Artist: London Symphony Orchestra
    Album: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Label: Sony
  2. The Moisture Farm

    Artist: London Symphony Orchestra
    Album: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Label: Sony
  3. Yoda and The Force

    Album: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Label: Sony
  4. Yoda's Theme

    Album: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Label: Sony