Analysis of architectural designs can be relatively complex. Such factors as layering, abstraction, depth and complexity can be used as bases for evaluating a design. A simpler approach is the use of the number and qualities found with components that comprise subgroups of the design.
A common approach to the analysis of subsymmetry is the representation of a using a lattice framework to organize the components while decomposing parts of the proposed structure. This approach allows examination of different stages and gives a view of links that are not really noticeable.
Computations can be performed that capture key features of the design. It is not possible to capture all of the features. The process uses abstraction that delete less critical features contained in the design. This process simplifies the view of the design.