Conclusion
The built environment as a system

The first is to see, in a building, a fairly sophisticated mechanism that generically mobilizes interdependent sub-assemblies. This articulation of different components to offer a service to the end user corresponds to what specialists refer to as "system architecture". In fact, a building should not be considered solely in terms of its construction, but also in terms of its long-term operation. Construction as a process is then defined as a transitory state, essential to ensure stable service. Construction as an object is seen as the perennial support for an activity, in the sense of the logistics essential for deployment.

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