Megastructures are large, man-made, self-supporting structures. They can be city-sized or made up of smaller modular units. They were once seen as a solution to inefficient cities but are now built on a smaller scale. Examples include the Great Wall of China, the USS Ronald Reagan, the Sears Tower, and the English Channel Tunnel. Fantasy […]
Brand architecture is how a company’s brands are structured and related to each other, with options including a single corporate brand, sub-brands, or individual product brands. Choosing the right architecture is critical for building customer loyalty and integrating new products. Brand architecture describes the way a company’s brands are structured and related to each other. […]
Sustainable architecture design uses techniques to achieve sustainability in energy, land, water usage, and building materials. It considers geographic features and uses renewable energy sources, alternative building materials, and sustainable landscaping to reduce environmental impact. Sustainable architecture design uses types of design techniques to achieve greater sustainability in energy, land and water usage as well […]
Business process architecture is a fixed design that outlines the specific tasks, people, information, and location required to complete a task or activity. It helps companies create a repeatable plan for future tasks and activities, review corporate governance, and manage costs and growth. Business process architecture is a blueprint that allows a company to create […]
Marine architecture involves designing and planning marine vehicles, including military vessels and ships for trade. Architects must consider how vessels can withstand sea conditions and combat. They also repair and modernize ships and design ports and docks. Many schools offer programs in marine architecture. Marine architecture deals with the design and architectural components of marine […]
Enterprise architecture is a blueprint for making a company more efficient by guiding all parts towards the same goals. It is generally a form of IT governance and management, with a focus on software and hardware issues. An example is a service-oriented architecture that guides how enterprise software communicates with other programs. Companies use consultants […]
Landscape architecture involves planning and designing an area’s relationship to surrounding buildings, combining site planning, art, and environmental restoration. It’s becoming more critical in the green building movement, and requires an undergraduate degree or higher and a license in most states. Landscape architects can work with design firms or set up private practices. Landscape architecture […]
Enterprise architecture planning is a business strategy that identifies processes to support business goals. It has four phases: initiation, assessing current status, defining goals, and developing a roadmap. Enterprise architecture planning is a business strategy that helps identify the processes or architectures that ultimately support the operation of a business and move the enterprise closer […]
Architecture degree requirements vary for undergraduate and graduate programs, but often include general education courses in language, math, and social sciences, as well as specific courses in art, architecture, and computer-aided design. Graduate programs may focus on specific aspects of design or construction, such as civil engineering and urban design, and may require additional coursework […]
Dedicated server architecture uses one server for each application in an organization, improving efficiency and preventing issues. For example, a widget maker could have a server for email and another for finance applications. This approach can also benefit web hosting services. While cost is a consideration, starting with one application on a dedicated server can […]
Enterprise architecture is a technique that captures an organization’s technical requirements using models. An enterprise architecture framework is a set of templates and tools that help engineers create useful software. The framework includes guidelines for software and technical resources, and new technology requires approval from executives. The goal is to create standards and manage technology […]
Architecture students learn to design buildings, master construction techniques, and promote design projects while ensuring structural soundness and meeting client needs. They take courses in art, architectural history and theory, mathematics, physics, CADD software, and other subjects. The highly competitive, time-consuming programs take five to six years to complete, and students must pass a nine-part […]
Event-driven architecture prioritizes system events and changes, with small units programmed to quickly respond to them. It doesn’t predict user movements and can be used in machinery for safety. Event-driven architecture is a type of computer and software development architecture that prioritizes system events and changes. There are usually parts in programming done specifically to […]
Web-oriented architecture allows programs to be accessed and used from the internet, rather than from a computer’s hard drive. This makes programs more accessible and requires less hardware specifications. Federation is possible, allowing for a single login to access all services. It is similar to service-oriented architecture, but the programs are stored on a server […]
The WAP architecture is layered, allowing for adaptability and expansion. The main layers are WDP, WTP, and WSP, with additional layers like WTLS and WAE. The network operator’s method is the foundation, with WDP ensuring synchronization, WTLS providing encryption, WTP managing data transfer, and WSP determining exchange type. WAE is the highest level, allowing for […]
Architects design and supervise construction of structures, specializing in areas such as landscapes, buildings, ships, and IT infrastructure. Enrolling in a college program and taking internships is a good way to gain experience. Different career paths require different levels of academic preparation. Practical experience can be gained by offering services to friends and neighbors. Architects […]
Artificial architecture uses computational methodologies and algorithms to create natural-looking architectural forms. It allows for the creation of unique structures using scripting languages and generative processes. The computer is a collaborative partner, allowing architects to create extraordinary structures that incorporate creative computational design. The designer defines the framework, and the computer creates its own morphologies […]
Information architecture refers to how information is organized and presented, with a focus on user experience. It can apply to any system organizing information, including websites. Different websites use different information architecture models, such as hierarchical or decentralized. The Journal of Information Architecture aims to scientifically approach the topic while considering real-world website design. Information […]
The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) oversees the technical development of the Internet and provides guidance on network-related issues. It oversees the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and assigns network protocol parameters. The IAB advises the Internet Society (ISOC) on technology issues and holds technical and business meetings. Its members are appointed by the IETF and […]
Data warehouse architecture is a design for storing complex business data in a central domain for data mining, business intelligence, and general access. It includes reporting, data management, security, bandwidth, and archiving requirements. The architecture should be broken into specific domains, including source system access, staging area process, data enrichment process, data architecture, business intelligence […]
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