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Kit-of-parts Theory refers to the study and application of object-oriented building techniques,

where building components are pre-designed / pre-engineered / pre-fabricated for inclusion in

joint-based (linear element), panel-based (planar element), module-based (solid element), and

deployable (time element) construction systems. [1]

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1 Construction

2 Architecture

3 Philosophy

4 MESR

5 References

6 See also

7 External links

Construction [edit]Kit-of-parts construction is a special subset of pre-fabrication that not only attempts to achieve

flexibility in assembly and efficiency in manufacture, but also by definition requires a capacity for

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demountability, disassembly, and reuse. Kit-of-parts structures can be assembled and taken apart

in a variety of ways like a construction toy.

Architecture [edit]Kit-of-parts architecture involves organizing the individual parts and raw material in a building into

assemblies of standard easy-to-manufacture components, sized for convenient handling or

according to shipping constraints. The construction of the building is carried out on the assembly

level as opposed to the raw material level. The architect defines a parts library describing every

major assembly in the building. The assemblies are conceived in a systematic way, based on

certain rules such as increment, size, or by shape grammar. Standard, simple connections

between the assemblies are carefully defined, so the number of possible shapes and appearance

the parts can take is limitless.

Philosophy [edit]Kit-of-parts philosophy goes hand in hand with advanced manufacturing, automation, and

computer and information technologies. Handling multiple identical components as instances of a

master element is an efficient use of the computer in the planning stage, and use of standard

components can take advantage of mass-production and mass-customization manufacturing

technologies. [2]

MESR [edit]Some engineering fields refer to kit-of-parts using the acronym MESR, which stands for the

following:

Modular Systems and subsystems are designed such that discrete unit processes can be

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replaced with upgraded / enhanced technology as it becomes available.

Extensible Initial components and subsystems delivered with a structure or vehicle are not

discarded or replaced as additional unit processes are added during subsequent stages of

development.

Scalable Components and subsystems can be coupled / decoupled as required to

accommodate specific design loads.

Reconfigurable Components and subsystems can be moved between locations and / or

subsystems to perform a similar or identical function.

References [edit]1. ^ A.S. Howe (2003). Design Principles for Kinematic Architecture. Proceedings of the Second

International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-II). 10-12 December 2003, HongKong.

2. ^ A.S. Howe; I. Ishii; T. Yoshida (1999). Kit-of-parts: A review of object-oriented constructiontechniques. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics inConstruction (ISARC16). 22-24 September 1999, Madrid, Spain. London: International Associationfor Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC).

See also [edit]E. Ambasz (Ed.). (1972). Italy: The New Domestic Landscape, Achievements and Problems ofItalian Design. New York: The Museum of Modern Art.

A. Allison (2002). PREFAB. Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith.

C. Davies (1988). High Tech Architecture. London: Thames and Hudson.

I. Ebong (2005). Kit Homes Modern. New York, NY, USA: Harper Collins Publishers.

S. Kendall; J. Teicher (2000). Residential Open Building. London & New York: E & FN Spon.

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S. Kendall; J. Teicher (2000). Residential Open Building. London & New York: E & FN Spon.

R. Kronenburg (2002). Houses in Motion. Great Britain: Wiley-Academy.

R. Kronenburg (2003). Portable Architecture. Oxford: Elsevier / Architectural Press.

K. Kurokawa (1977). Metabolism in Architecture. Boulder, Colorado: Westview Press, Inc.

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M. Pawley (1993). Future Systems: The Story of Tomorrow. London: Phaidon Press Limited.

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