In real world construction projects, scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction of man-made structures. It provides the necessary support to erect vertical columns and horizontal beams, ultimately facilitating the creation of functional spaces that incorporate shared communications and other relevant utility infrastructures.
The Knowledge Habitat “Scaffolding” is a direct translation of the above concept. Here, scaffolding is intended for the systematic creation of cognitive structures, frameworks that support the development, flow and implementation of ideas and knowledge for the purpose of cultivating an innovation ecosystem. One important distinction is the Knowledge Habitat meta design is predicated to modelling the dynamicly active and living structures of stigmergic systems like beehives as opposed to passive structures like libraries buildings.
Knowledge Habitat process is entirely organic to enable the Incremental development of differentiated/versatile/flexible spaces; support services; communication and collaboration tools; and shared Infrastructure.