flow-through architecture

noun
UK /ˈfləʊ θruː ˈɑːkɪtektʃə/
US /ˈfloʊ θruː ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/

A way of building things so that stuff can move easily from one end to the other without getting stuck.

The new school was designed with flow-through architecture so kids could walk from the front door to the playground without bumping into anyone.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, a system design where data passes straight through a program or pipeline without being stored for long.

The video app uses flow-through architecture to stream frames without saving them first.

3. In business, an organizational setup where information or products move smoothly between teams without bottlenecks.

Their flow-through architecture lets a customer request reach the factory floor in minutes.

4. In plumbing or engineering, a pipe or channel design that lets liquid or gas pass continuously.

The filter's flow-through architecture keeps water moving without clogging.