Most complex systems do not fail due to a lack of data or computation, but because their structure is fragmented, implicit, and externally coordinated. This paper introduces Dynamic Structure Systems, an architectural category in which structure itself becomes an explicit, operational, and dynamically modifiable part of computation, integration, governance, traceability, and adaptation. Instead of relying on separate compensating layers for interfaces, synchronization, and governance, the approach proposes representing and operating on relevant dependencies within a shared structural framework. It positions Dynamic Structure Systems as a broad technical design space applicable to enterprise integration, ERP modernization, process control, dependency-aware computation, digital twins, multi-agent coordination, and topology-adaptive artificial intelligence. Originally published on Zenodo: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19737688 (April 24, 2026). This OSF record serves as a long-term mirror and preservation copy. Copyright © 2026 Thomas R. Glueck. All rights reserved. This work is made publicly available for documentation, citation, and public disclosure purposes. No copyright or patent license is granted. No reproduction, redistribution, modification, adaptation, sublicensing, commercial use, or creation of derivative works is permitted without prior written permission, except for short quotations and references as permitted by applicable law and standard scholarly citation, review, or commentary practice.
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