Abstract: The Function-Behavior-Structure model (FBS) of design conceptualizes objects in terms of function, behavior, and structure. It has been widely utilized as a foundation for modelling the design process that transforms posited functions to a description of behaviors. Nevertheless, the FBS model is still regarded as a subjective and experience-based process and it provides no theory about how a function is transformed into behavior. Research has shown that the critical concepts of function and behavior have many different definitions. This paper suggests a viable alternative and contrasts it with the FBS framework of design using published study cases. The results point to several benefits gained by adopting the proposed method.

Sabah Al-Fedaghi, “Function-Behavior-Structure Model of Design: An Alternative Approach” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), 7(7), 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2016.070719

@article{Al-Fedaghi2016,
title = {Function-Behavior-Structure Model of Design: An Alternative Approach},
journal = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
doi = {10.14569/IJACSA.2016.070719},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2016.070719},
year = {2016},
publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
volume = {7},
number = {7},
author = {Sabah Al-Fedaghi}
}