Foundational SOA patterns for complex information models

Abstract

In domains where detailed semantic information coupled with detailed geometric representations is of key importance, such as city modelling, construction, aircraft industry, ship production and so on, information models that represent these domains are usually of a complex structure. This chapter starts by summarizing design principles of service orientation, and later provides 10 service-oriented architecture (SOA) patterns for managing complex information models. The chapter provides patterns to facilitate the management of complex information models. Generalized service-oriented architectural approaches covering complex information models are presented. BIM-specific SOA patterns are presented in Chaps. 6 and 7. © The Author(s) 2015.