Abstract
Multifunctional flood defenses combine several functions into a single system. Therefore, several disciplines need to be combined to design such complex systems. An “integrated design” is a collaborative method that combines several disciplines for designing systems or structures, emphasizing a ‘holistic’ approach. Holism is the concept of considering systems and their properties as wholes, not just a collection of parts. The functioning of the entire system cannot be fully understood solely in terms of their component parts. A holistic, integrated approach is believed to be more cost-effective and sustainable.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Integral Design of Multifunctional Flood Defenses |
| Subtitle of host publication | Multidisciplinary Approaches and Examples |
| Editors | Baukje Kothuis, Matthijs Kok |
| Publisher | Delft University Publishers |
| Pages | 62-65 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-94-6186-808-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |