Models are widely used for communication and documentation purposes. They also tend to be used as parameters for code generation. Because these models have to be complete, consistent and correct we have to support modellers in keeping their models clean. The modeller should have the choice to select the preferred view and the needed level of detail for his modelling and model maintenance tasks. This paper proposes a model architecture named AMABULO for a model driven development process of business logic for information systems. The model architecture consists of a meta model, corresponding visual diagrams and an interchange format. With the use of AMABULO the development process for business logic is supported from analysis until code generation.

ABSTRACT In order to effectively manage the investment in China, Taiwanese enterprises need to develop information systems (IS) that can facilitate efficient operational control and decision making. This study investigates the various architectures that are employed by manufacturing enterprises investing in the south-eastern coastal area of China for such purpose. The results show 1. The vendor support for software and hardware is poor when the plant site is far away from cities; 2. There are more problems for China-based IS units than those in Taiwan; 3. The communication infrastructure in China is inferior to that in Taiwan; 4. Many application systems in China are based on those in Taiwan, although adjustment is often necessary in order to adapt realistically to situations in China; 5. Taiwanese enterprises always set up their own security systems that suit their own needs; 6. The interface between traditional Chinese Kanji and simplified Chinese characters is a non-issue; 7. The system security, the existing application structure used in Taiwan, number of connecting points in China, and the efficiency of leased telecommunication line are the main factors for enterprises to consider when making decisions on the IS architecture; and 8. If leasing telecommunication lines is acceptable, the IS managers should base the IS architecture in Taiwan to increase the efficiency, enhance the security, and reduce cost.

Thesis (M.Arch.)(Prof.)--University of Pretoria, 2004. / Includes summary. Title from opening screen (viewed 18 March, 2005). Includes bibliographical references.

Die Betreuung von Menschen mit Demenz wird immer mehr zu einer gesellschaftlichen Zukunftsaufgabe, mit der in Pflegeeinrichtungen, in ambulant betreuten Wohnformen, wie auch individuell im eigenen zu Hause umzugehen ist. Wie gut das Leben mit einer Demenz gelingen kann, wird auch maßgeblich durch die architektonische Gestaltung des Wohnumfelds bestimmt. Durch eine demenzsensible Architektur können eine Verbesserung der Alltagsaktivität, der Selbständigkeit, und insbesondere der Lebensqualität von Menschen mit Demenz und ihren Angehörigen erzielt werden. Eine ganz zentrale Rolle spielen dabei die Fragen: Wie können Wohn- und Lebensarrangements gestaltet werden, um den Menschen mit Demenz bestmöglich in seinen Bedürfnissen zu unterstützen? Und wie gelingt es durch architektonische und technische Lösungen pflegende Angehörige, ehrenamtlich Betreuende und professionell in der gesundheitlichen Versorgung Tätige in den notwendigen Erfordernissen der Versorgung und Betreuung von Menschen mit Demenz zu unterstützen? Nur durch eine ganzheitliche Betrachtung des Themas wird es unter den Bedingungen des demografischen Wandels auch zukünftig gelingen, wirtschaftliche Konzepte zu generieren, die eine entsprechende Versorgung der Menschen mit Demenz gewährleisten. Insbesondere in schrumpfenden Regionen und Märkten wird dies zu einer zentralen Zukunftsfrage werden. Der vorliegende Tagungsband vermittelt einen Überblick über das Thema „Architektur für Menschen mit Demenz“, indem neueste Erkenntnisse aus Wissenschaft und Praxis der architektonischen Gestaltung verschiedener Wohn- und Lebensarrangements für Menschen mit Demenz dargestellt werden.

Providing care for people with dementia is an increasing societal challenge. In Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Housing alike, dementia-friendly concepts are needed. Whether it is possible to live well with dementia is determined by many factors, among which the architectural design of the living environment plays a major role. Dementia-friendly architectural concepts support the everyday activities, independence, and quality of life not only of people with dementia, but also their care givers. The following issues need to be addressed: Which living and care arrangements support best the needs of people with dementia? How can architectural and technological concepts support family care givers, professional care providers, and volunteers? Only a holistic approach to the provision of care for people with dementia will allow the generation of economically sustainable concepts. These are especially in demand in light of the demographic changes our society encounters and will become a key issue for the future development of shrinking regions. This book is a collection of the contributions to the symposium “Architecture for People With Dementia” which took place in Dresden, Germany, in May of 2014. It provides an overview on this important topic and includes new insights form research and care practice on the architectural design of various living and care arrangements of people with dementia.

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The Akapana Pyramid: Reconsidering Tiwanaku's Monumental CenterThe most visible remains of the Tiwanaku civilization are the monuments found at the site of Tiwanaku. Although the target of extensive excavation and analysis in the last 100 years, there is a serious lack of substantiated information about important aspects such as dating, form, and construction of these monuments. This in turn affects our understanding of the development of this impressive urban ceremonial center. In the following article I examine the principle monument at Tiwanaku, the Akapana pyramid, evaluating the most recently published interpretations of its dating, form and construction in light of information collected during my 1999 and 2000 field seasons. Finding inadequacies with the manner in which monuments have been excavated and interpreted in the past, I propose an alternative method and reinterpret the available evidence. I conclude with an alternative explanation for the Akapana pyramid and explore the ramifications of my new perspective on this monument for broader understandings of the pre-Columbian center's urban form. / Los restos más visibles de la civilización de Tiwanaku se encuentran en el casco urbano de su propia capital. Desde hace más de un siglo han sido la meta lógica de toda clase de excavaciones y análisis de datos; hasta la actualidad, sin embargo, persiste una notable penuria de información comprobable respecto al fechado, a su forma elusiva y construcción compleja, pobreza que, a su vez, afecta la comprensión de la forma y desarrollo de este impresionante centro urbano ceremonial.En el presente artículo se vuelve a analizar la pirámide de Akapana, monumento principal de Tiwanaku, con el propósito de realizar, a la luz de recientes datos suministrados por las investigaciones llevadas a cabo entre 1999 y 2000, una nueva evaluación de los últimos estudios publicados sobre las cuestiones de su fechado, forma y construcción. Al encontrar insuficiencias en la manera en que se excavaron y se analizaron los monumentos en el pasado, se propone un proceder alternativo a fin de brindar una nueva interpretación de los datos. Con ella se llega a un entendimiento más viable de la pirámide de Akapana y se examina su relevancia para la forma de este centro urbano preeuropeo desde una perspectiva nueva.

Die Betreuung von Menschen mit Demenz wird immer mehr zu einer gesellschaftlichen Zukunftsaufgabe, mit der in Pflegeeinrichtungen, in ambulant betreuten Wohnformen, wie auch individuell im eigenen zu Hause umzugehen ist. Wie gut das Leben mit einer Demenz gelingen kann, wird auch maßgeblich durch die architektonische Gestaltung des Wohnumfelds bestimmt. Durch eine demenzsensible Architektur können eine Verbesserung der Alltagsaktivität, der Selbständigkeit, und insbesondere der Lebensqualität von Menschen mit Demenz und ihren Angehörigen erzielt werden. Eine ganz zentrale Rolle spielen dabei die Fragen: Wie können Wohn- und Lebensarrangements gestaltet werden, um den Menschen mit Demenz bestmöglich in seinen Bedürfnissen zu unterstützen? Und wie gelingt es durch architektonische und technische Lösungen pflegende Angehörige, ehrenamtlich Betreuende und professionell in der gesundheitlichen Versorgung Tätige in den notwendigen Erfordernissen der Versorgung und Betreuung von Menschen mit Demenz zu unterstützen? Nur durch eine ganzheitliche Betrachtung des Themas wird es unter den Bedingungen des demografischen Wandels auch zukünftig gelingen, wirtschaftliche Konzepte zu generieren, die eine entsprechende Versorgung der Menschen mit Demenz gewährleisten. Insbesondere in schrumpfenden Regionen und Märkten wird dies zu einer zentralen Zukunftsfrage werden. Der vorliegende Tagungsband vermittelt einen Überblick über das Thema „Architektur für Menschen mit Demenz“, indem neueste Erkenntnisse aus Wissenschaft und Praxis der architektonischen Gestaltung verschiedener Wohn- und Lebensarrangements für Menschen mit Demenz dargestellt werden.

Providing care for people with dementia is an increasing societal challenge. In Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Housing alike, dementia-friendly concepts are needed. Whether it is possible to live well with dementia is determined by many factors, among which the architectural design of the living environment plays a major role. Dementia-friendly architectural concepts support the everyday activities, independence, and quality of life not only of people with dementia, but also their care givers. The following issues need to be addressed: Which living and care arrangements support best the needs of people with dementia? How can architectural and technological concepts support family care givers, professional care providers, and volunteers? Only a holistic approach to the provision of care for people with dementia will allow the generation of economically sustainable concepts. These are especially in demand in light of the demographic changes our society encounters and will become a key issue for the future development of shrinking regions. This book is a collection of the contributions to the symposium “Architecture for People With Dementia” which took place in Dresden, Germany, in May of 2014. It provides an overview on this important topic and includes new insights form research and care practice on the architectural design of various living and care arrangements of people with dementia.