Exploring Multidimensional Modularity: Strategies to Reduce Complexity in Design Activities
Tan Tan,
Grant Mills,
Eleni Papadonikolaki
Abstract:Modularity is an approach to simplify systems and reduce complexity. However, existing research suggests that a mono-dimensional modularity strategy, focusing solely on one dimension, such as product, process, or organisation, might not fully achieve these goals in design activities. This research investigates how combining strategies from various dimensions of modularity can reduce the complexity of large-scale engineering design. The Huoshenshan Hospital, a 1,000-bed hospital designed and built in 10 days, p… Show more
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