@inproceedings{26240d51e9f84793a01c61eda9021902,
title = "Modularity, Robustness, and Change Propagation: A Multifaceted Relation",
abstract = "Increased system robustness is one of the promises of modularity. However, research on the topic has provided conflicting findings. By generating more than 2000 system architectures, this paper shows that the relation between modularity and robustness is multifaceted: Modularity decreases topological robustness, increases robustness to change propagation, and provides economic benefits. Results here confirm the importance of modularity, enable reconciliation of opposing findings from prior research, and guides researchers and practitioners in the selection of appropriate robustness measures.",
keywords = "Modularity, Robustness, Complex systems, Network approaches, Design structure matrix (DSM)",
author = "Sebastiano Piccolo and J{\o}rgensen, {Sune Lehmann} and Anja Maier",
year = "2020",
doi = "10.1017/dsd.2020.17",
language = "English",
volume = "1",
series = "The DESIGN Conference",
publisher = "Cambridge University Press",
pages = "2335--2344",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Design Society",
address = "United Kingdom",
note = "16th International Design Conference ; Conference date: 26-10-2020 Through 29-10-2020",
}