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	When designers imagine something new, they create new concepts – expanding the C-space while simultaneously activating new knowledge and expanding the K-space. These expansions are complementary: a new knowledge provokes the identification of new concepts and elaboration of new concepts results in the search process to acquire new knowledge.		When designers imagine something new, they create new concepts – expanding the C-space while simultaneously activating new knowledge and expanding the K-space. These expansions are complementary: a new knowledge provokes the identification of new concepts and elaboration of new concepts results in the search process to acquire new knowledge.

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	* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.		* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.
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	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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		+	* Case-based reasoning CBR.
	* Concept design.		* Concept design.
	* Design.		* Design.
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	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	* Design methodology.		* Design methodology.
	* Design theory.		* Design theory.
		+	* General design theory GDT.
	* Innovation.		* Innovation.
	* Innovation – the key differentiator.		* Innovation – the key differentiator.
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	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	C-K theory (concept knowledge theory) is a design approach that examines the concept of design as a continuous process that builds on theory and reason. It was developed within the Engineering Design curriculum at Mines ParisTech, Centre for Management Science in the 1990s as an impetus to push designers and engineers to innovate by seeking breakthroughs rather than by improving what ~~was~~ already known.	+	C-K theory (concept knowledge theory) is a design approach that examines the concept of design as a continuous process that builds on theory and reason. It was developed within the Engineering Design curriculum at Mines ParisTech, Centre for Management Science in the 1990s as an impetus to push designers and engineers to innovate by seeking breakthroughs rather than by improving what is already known.

−	C-K theory is associated with research, development and academia in the UK, US, France and other parts of the world. It can also be applied to management techniques as a method of inspiring collaborative innovation.	+	C-K theory is associated with research, development and academia in the UK, US, France and other parts of the world. It can also be applied to management techniques as a method for inspiring collaborative innovation.

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	* Knowledge (K-space) - propositions based on logic, knowledge or experience that already exist.		* Knowledge (K-space) - propositions based on logic, knowledge or experience that already exist.

−	~~Note:~~ K-space evolves based on design developments that arise in C-space. The opposite holds true as well; design propositions in C-space are influenced by the realities of K-space.	+	K-space evolves based on design developments that arise in C-space. The opposite holds true as well; design propositions in C-space are influenced by the realities of K-space.

−	While this may sound contradictory, it actually creates a positive collaborative dynamic: knowledge stimulates creation and creation stimulates knowledge~~, writes Pascal Le Masson~~.	+	While this may sound contradictory, it actually creates a positive collaborative dynamic: knowledge stimulates creation and creation stimulates knowledge.

	= Engineering applications =		= Engineering applications =
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	* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.		* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.
	* Concept design.		* Concept design.
		+	* Design.
		+	* Design methodology.
		+	* Design theory.
		+	* Innovation.
	* Innovation – the key differentiator.		* Innovation – the key differentiator.
	* Research.		* Research.
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−	* [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]	+	* [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]
	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.		* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.
		+	* Concept design.
	* Innovation – the key differentiator.		* Innovation – the key differentiator.
	* Research.		* Research.
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−	* [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]	+	* [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]
	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	* Innovation – the key differentiator.		* Innovation – the key differentiator.
	* Research.		* Research.
−	* Rethinking Construction Innovation and Research: A Review of Government Policies and Practices.
	* Shaping the Future of Construction: Inspiring innovators redefine the industry.		* Shaping the Future of Construction: Inspiring innovators redefine the industry.
	* Unprecedented Innovation and New Technologies on the Horizon.		* Unprecedented Innovation and New Technologies on the Horizon.
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−	* [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]	+	* [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]
	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* Advanced construction technology.
	* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.		* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.
	* Innovation – the key differentiator.		* Innovation – the key differentiator.
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−	* [[w/index.php?title=~~Www~~.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]	+	* [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]
	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	Note: K-space evolves based on design developments that arise in C-space. The opposite holds true as well; design propositions in C-space are influenced by the realities of K-space.		Note: K-space evolves based on design developments that arise in C-space. The opposite holds true as well; design propositions in C-space are influenced by the realities of K-space.

−	While this may sound contradictory, it actually creates a positive collaborative dynamic: knowledge stimulates creation and creation stimulates knowledge, writes Pascal Le Masson ~~in his article, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity]~~.	+	While this may sound contradictory, it actually creates a positive collaborative dynamic: knowledge stimulates creation and creation stimulates knowledge, writes Pascal Le Masson.

	= Engineering applications =		= Engineering applications =
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−	* [[~~www~~.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory\|CK-Theory.org]]	+	* [[w/index.php?title=Www.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory&action=edit&redlink=1\|CK-Theory.org]]
	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.		* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	C-K theory (concept knowledge theory) is a design approach that examines the concept of design as a continuous process that builds on theory and reason. It was developed within the Engineering Design curriculum at Mines ParisTech, Centre for Management Science in the 1990s as an impetus to push designers and engineers to innovate by seeking breakthroughs rather than by improving what was already known.		C-K theory (concept knowledge theory) is a design approach that examines the concept of design as a continuous process that builds on theory and reason. It was developed within the Engineering Design curriculum at Mines ParisTech, Centre for Management Science in the 1990s as an impetus to push designers and engineers to innovate by seeking breakthroughs rather than by improving what was already known.

−	C-K theory is associated with research, development and academia in the UK, US, France and other parts of the world. It can also be applied to management techniques as a method of inspiring collaborative ~~breakthroughs~~.	+	C-K theory is associated with research, development and academia in the UK, US, France and other parts of the world. It can also be applied to management techniques as a method of inspiring collaborative innovation.

	= Definition =		= Definition =
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	* Concepts (C-space) - creative propositions with no pre-existing status in the K-space.		* Concepts (C-space) - creative propositions with no pre-existing status in the K-space.
−	* Knowledge (K-space) - propositions based on logic, knowledge or experience that already ~~exists~~.	+	* Knowledge (K-space) - propositions based on logic, knowledge or experience that already exist.

	Note: K-space evolves based on design developments that arise in C-space. The opposite holds true as well; design propositions in C-space are influenced by the realities of K-space.		Note: K-space evolves based on design developments that arise in C-space. The opposite holds true as well; design propositions in C-space are influenced by the realities of K-space.

−	While this may sound contradictory, it actually creates a positive collaborative dynamic: knowledge stimulates creation and creation stimulates knowledge, writes Pascal Le Masson in his article, ''[http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity']'.	+	While this may sound contradictory, it actually creates a positive collaborative dynamic: knowledge stimulates creation and creation stimulates knowledge, writes Pascal Le Masson in his article, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity].

	= Engineering applications =		= Engineering applications =
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	When designers imagine something new, they create new concepts – expanding the C-space while simultaneously activating new knowledge and expanding the K-space. These expansions are complementary: a new knowledge provokes the identification of new concepts and elaboration of new concepts results in the search process to acquire new knowledge.		When designers imagine something new, they create new concepts – expanding the C-space while simultaneously activating new knowledge and expanding the K-space. These expansions are complementary: a new knowledge provokes the identification of new concepts and elaboration of new concepts results in the search process to acquire new knowledge.

−	Related articles	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	* Advanced construction technology.
		+	* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.
		+	* Innovation – the key differentiator.
		+	* Research.
		+	* Rethinking Construction Innovation and Research: A Review of Government Policies and Practices.
		+	* Shaping the Future of Construction: Inspiring innovators redefine the industry.
		+	* Unprecedented Innovation and New Technologies on the Horizon.
		+
		+	= External references =
		+
		+	* [[www.ck-theory.org/c-k-theory\|CK-Theory.org]]
		+	* Pascal Le Masson, [http://parisinnovationreview.com/articles-en/the-c-k-theory-a-model-for-creativity The C-K theory: a model for creativity], Paris Innovation Review, 28 April 2017.
		+
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