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Christopher Alexander Has Died
- joaogui1 5y agoChristopher Alexander was the author of A Pattern Language, The Timeless Way of Building, and many other architecture books. His work has influenced Computer Science through the idea of design patterns, games by being the main inspiration for SimCity and also influencing Spore, among many other contributions. Here's a tweet from an account dedicated to his book a pattern language about his passing: https://twitter.com/apatterntolearn/status/1504852880964132875 https://twitter.com/apatterntolearn/status/15048528809641328... Definetely one of the giants of the last century, may his memory be a blessing.
- greenyoda 5y agoThe article cited from Wikipedia that notes his death links to a documentary film about his work (including interviews with him): Christopher Alexander - Life in Buildings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKO3vYjZbcs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKO3vYjZbcs
- shagie 5y agohttps://www.sustasis.org/media https://www.sustasis.org/media has the announcement of his passing.