The dynamics of 'systems building' : An analysis of process mutations

This thesis investigates systems building in architecture. As the systems approach is an organized process for problem solving, the understanding of structural and functional relationships is essential. As systems building can be interpreted in terms of dynamic processes, that are transient and at times teleological in nature, an attempt is made to uncover and define the invariant and contingent factors. As a systems performance is determined by methods of prediction and specification, preferred techniques and directions are explored. As an analysis of process mutations can lead to insights into the creation of systems and their functioning, methods of evaluation are proposed that may make systems building more effective. As knowledge bases are often scarce or inappropriate for systematic applications, a framework for systemic support is outlined. This thesis does not propose anything new, instead it concentrates on uncovering the new in the old.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1984

Author dc:creator

• Paul, Rathindra Jurg

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Eric Dluhosch.

• Architecture.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/76389

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/76389