Axiomatic Design in Large Systems

Part I. Introduction

1. An Engineering Systems Introduction to Axiomatic Design
Amro M. Farid

2. Mathematical Exposition of the Design Axioms
Hilario L. Oh

Part II. Large Complex Products

3. New Developments to Guide Strategic Product Design and Systematic Innovation
Efren M. Benavides, Joan B. Rodriguez

4. A Different Consideration on Information and Complexity in Axiomatic Design
Erik Puik, Darek Ceglarek

5. A Novel Approach for Axiomatic-Based Design for the Environment
Alessandro Giorgetti, Andrea Girgenti, Paolo Citti, Massimo Delogu

Part III. Buildings

6. Application of Axiomatic Design to the Design of the Built Environment: A Literature Review
Marianna Marchesi, Dominik T. Matt

7. Applying Axiomatic Design to Prefabricated Building Design in the Housing Industry: A Case Study Analysis
Marianna Marchesi, John E. Fernández, Dominik T. Matt

8. An Application of Quality Function Deployment and Axiomatic Design to the Conceptual Design of Temporary Housing
Lindsey R. Gilbert III, Mohammed A. Omar, Amro M. Farid

Part IV. Manufacturing Systems

9. Design and Implementation Approach for Distributed Manufacturing Networks Using Axiomatic Design
Dominik T. Matt, Erwin Rauch

10. Axiomatic Design of Production Systems for Performance Improvement: A Project Identification and Prioritization Model
Gabriele Arcidiacono, Christopher A. Brown, Luca Bucciarelli, Francesco Melosi

11. Challenges in Designing and Implementing Large Systems (Overcoming Cost Overruns and Missed Project Schedules)
Nam P. Suh

Keywords: Engineering, Engineering Design, Building Construction, Complexity, Manufacturing, Machines, Tools