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[[File:Structure-process.png|none|thumb|600x600px|Figure 1  Stages in the creation of a structure]]
[[File:Structure-process.png|none|thumb|600x600px|Figure 1  Stages in the creation of a structure]]
[[File:Structure-process-2.png|thumb|400x400px|Figure 2 Design process stages]]
[[File:Structure-process-2.png|thumb|400x400px|Figure 2 Design process stages]]
Figure 2 shows a model of the design process. The 'system model' is information about the stucture being designed and about its  context.
 
==== A basic model ====
Figure 2 shows a model of the design process. The 'system model' is information about the stucture being designed and about its  context.


The process is not normally linear. 'Review and revise' is at the heart of the process. Iterations may be needed and revisions are made based on continuous review activity,
The process is not normally linear. 'Review and revise' is at the heart of the process. Iterations may be needed and revisions are made based on continuous review activity,