At the core of A Pattern Language is the philosophy that people design their environments using structural "languages." This book provides exactly that: a practical framework for designing almost any building or space. Its building blocks are over 250 "patterns"—timeless answers to specific design problems (from window sill heights to neighborhood green spaces). Each pattern pairs a problem statement and discussion with a concrete solution. These archetypal solutions are so deeply rooted in human nature that they remain as relevant today as they will be centuries from now.