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  - Sara Ishikawa
  - Murray Silverstein
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description: a handbook of architectural and urban design patterns showing how towns, buildings, and rooms can support humane, livable communities.
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title: 'A Pattern Language: Towns, Building, Construction'
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authors:
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  - Sara Ishikawa
  - Murray Silverstein
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