Application of information technology for mass customization in the housing construction industry in Korea
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a Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-713, Republic of Korea b Department of Architectural Engineering, Daegu University, Jillyang, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-714, Republic of Korea c Department of Architectural Engineering, Mokpo National University, 61, Dorim-Ri, Chunggye-Myon, Muan-Gun, Chonnam 534-729, Republic of Korea
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تاریخ انتشار 2015