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The Theory Coherence Theory in one minute Introduction to Coherence Theory The Theory in summary What is coherence? What coherence is not Examples of coherent systems Systems and frameworks The theory visually Physical Systems diagram Living Systems diagram Human Systems diagram Compare the three domains Explore each domain in depth › Physical Systems Living Systems Human Systems Culture and cultural control frameworks › Culture and the three frameworks The properties of culture Cultural Interpretation and Expression Space What space is › Space as process, not container Processes and forms The four frameworks of physical space › The properties of the four frameworks The spaces and systems within them Positive and negative space Connected and isolated spaces Spatial processes and forms How we perceive space Empty spaces and visual relief Visualisation of space The Generative Framework Map of the Generative Framework Foundation and Translation › Foundation › Energy and Entropy › Energy and entropy in depth Energy dynamics and modulation Fundamental Intrinsic Properties › Fundamental Intrinsic Properties in depth Form Material Boundary and spatial condition Force and structural condition The Triad Tension Translation › Activation Stabilisation Complex Intrinsic Properties › Complex Intrinsic Properties in depth Structural CIPs Operational CIPs and system behaviours Derivative and explanatory frameworks The Dynamic Engine › Dynamic Engine in depth Morphogenesis Emergence › Intrinsic Emergence System Emergence Becoming Unfolding Renewal and Feedback Advanced Dynamic Engine processes › Concentrating and integrating forces Asymmetry and activation Concentrating forces Integrating forces Symmetric Structuralism Rhythmic alternation and renewal Dynamic equilibrium Example — the traditional city Examples of the Dynamic Engine Coherence Hierarchy Coherence Hierarchy in depth Centres and Forms › Centres Perceptive emergent centres › Utility Intellectual Life Positive Energy Tranquillity Awesomeness Objective Beauty Place attachment Connection to Nature Dynamic Beauty Harmony Intrinsic Form Structures and Form Languages Patterns › Patterns in depth › Types and roles of patterns Pattern Library and Groups Human Conditions to patterns CIPs to patterns Dynamic Engine to patterns Coherence effects Pattern Languages Types of Coherence › Aesthetic / Structural Coherence Dynamic Coherence Livingness Coherence Societal Coherence Symbolic Coherence Connection to Nature Coherence Types of Coherence — Physical Systems Types of Coherence — Living Systems Types of Coherence — Human Systems The Outcomes Congruence From coherence to wholeness Wholeness › Wholeness Wholeness as process System Viability › System Viability in depth Outcomes across the domains › Human System outcomes Physical and Living System outcomes Failure, disconnection and negative coherence › Failure and incoherence Coherence and disconnection Negative coherence The Human Regulatory System Human Conditions › What Human Conditions are Evolutionary origins › Evolution and human evolution in depth How Human Conditions are organised Human Conditions in the HRS Visualisation of space › Symmetry Proportion and natural geometries Curves and circles Levels of scale Articulation and verticality Simple contrast Organised complexity Alternating repetition Rhythm and repetition Rough self-similarity Disorganised simplicity / imperfection Empty spaces Use of space and nurturing Social life and belonging Safety, protection, and exploration Movement and orientation Sensory modulation Connection to nature Symbolic meaning and cultural continuity Foundations of Human Perception › Neurophysiological Foundations Sensory integration and livingness From Perception to Transformation › From observer to participant Thresholds of coherence A regenerative ethic Understanding through patterns How we perceive space › Layers of spatial reality Internal evaluation and response › Perceptual resonance Perceptive Emergence Adaptive Regulation Cultural Interpretation and Expression Sublimation › Sublimation Symbolism From Theory to Use How to read a system through Coherence Theory Coherence Diagnostic and Pattern Tool — Overview › The Evaluation Mode Testing wholeness The Generative Mode Use the Tool Pattern Generator › Pattern Generator in depth Self-actualisation › The path to self-actualisation Case Studies Extended examples of the Coherence Process › Speech: from impulse to shared meaning Music: from tension to temporal wholeness Living systems: biological morphogenesis Organisations and innovation Buildings and settlements Applications › Architecture and culture Architecture and culture — examples

The Reason Originality Coherence in images Testing and validation A testing programme for Coherence Theory Glossary Concept comparisons Concept clusters Context and comparisons › Comparative theories of wholeness Influences Christopher Alexander and Coherence Theory Intellectual integrations Coherence in time-based systems Coherence Theory, FEP, and Living Structure Coherence Theory and systems thinking Coherence across systems Coherence Theory, evolution, and consciousness Mehaffy, Incomplete Architecture, and Coherence Theory Coherence Theory and Mehaffy on symmetry Place Network Theory and Coherence Theory Coherence Theory and consciousness Coherence Theory and Philosophy About the author

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