Making Prediction in an Uncertain World
Environmental Structure and Cognitive Maps

Read the second half of the paper. The critical idea for this course is how cognitive structure echoes environmental structure. The implications of this are overwhelming in virtually every aspect of life.

A Pattern Language: Ch. 53, Main Gateways

This selection from the seminal book A Pattern Language served as one of the key inspirations for the gateway construct. Alexander's vision was that architecture should be sensitive to cognitive functioning and that design should proceed with that in mind. This book is packed with insights into this idea. As you read this selection, try to think in terms of abstract environments, not just architectural environments.