Similarities of Lawyers and Architects in starting a case

We usually follow either a framework or the project methodology of our organisation when we start architecture. There are however some common elements that are usually missing from this and that is where I will try to use some legal methodology to help out. The first step that I like to take is that of … Continue reading Similarities of Lawyers and Architects in starting a case

Bifurcation

Bifurcation or Forking is used many areas outside of commercial ICT, EA or BA architecture. Example can be found in the law (litigation), engineering with liquids, mathematics, medicine and many more. Bifurcation is also something very popular in open source projects, as well as in software development and source control, such as with forks in … Continue reading Bifurcation

BOM Building

When constructing any architecture that builds on product or services that go beyond a simple definition we entering the construct of a Bill of Material or a BOM. There are still many people that think of a BOM as a purely physical representation of materials, but this is mainly because they lack of the ability … Continue reading BOM Building

Why we are not working on a measurable outcome as architects

I am today and in the past was often confronted by managers to explain the physical outcome of architecture. Usually in early days I tried to describe all the documents I was producing just to lose the argument as documents or models are not classified as outcomes in economic terms. The same also applies for … Continue reading Why we are not working on a measurable outcome as architects

On Stupidity – Outcome Driven Application Architecture

I do not know if you still remember 2011 and 2012 when the same analysts that are today preaching on Digitalisation, where going on about Outcome Driven Application Architecture. If it may has slipped your mind let me remind you on the key concept of deliverables in all fields of architecture that need to be … Continue reading On Stupidity – Outcome Driven Application Architecture