Embracing Complexity in Design

ISBN-13: 9780415497008 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 216 str.

Jeffrey Johnson;Katerina Alexiou;Theodore Zamenopoulos

Opis

Outlining state-of-the-art developments in the area of complexity and design, this book collates them into a unique and authoritative resource for both the design and complex systems communities. The book is based on research which focuses on a variety of different themes and domains, including architecture, engineering, environmental design, art, fashion and management.

A ground-breaking publication marking a new era of appreciation of the import of complexity on design, this book is essential reading for those studying complexity or design.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Generating Cities Using Complexity Theory  2. Embracing Complexity in Building Design  3. Complexity in Engineering Design  4. Using Complexity Science Framework and Multi-Agent Technology in Design  5. Complexity and Coordination in Collaborative Design  6. The Mathematical Conditions of Design Ability  7. The Art of Complex Systems Science  8. Performance, Complexity and Emergent Objects  9. Developments in Service Design Thinking and Practice  10. Metamorphosis of the Artificial  11. Embracing Design in Complexity