Proportsionaalus
Proportsionaalus is a theoretical principle in systems theory and design that describes the tendency of a complex arrangement to preserve proportional relationships among its components under external perturbations. The term is used in speculative design and theoretical discussions to analyze how parts of a system can reconfigure or scale while maintaining a global proportion structure.
Definition and core ideas: It posits a proportionality map linking component measures to a global scale factor,
Origins and scope: Proportsionaalus arose in interdisciplinary design and theoretical literature in the 2010s as a
Applications: In architecture and urban planning, proportsionaalus is cited to justify modular expansions that preserve visual
Example: A modular shelving system uses fixed proportional relationships between shelf height, panel width, and leg
Critique: The concept is informal and lacks a universal formalism. Critics argue it overlaps with existing
See also: proportional control, scaling law, allometry, modularity.