The architecture of the tool environment identifies three layers with different functionality (i.e., abstraction level) and a different partner who is responsible for it. A fourth partner is responsible for the backbone of the system (the ontological aspect that is used by all three layers) and a fifth partner develops the methodological aspect on how to apply the tool in given application contexts. Finally, each of the three case studies has one application partner as main responsible partner.

The Figure illustrates the architecture of our project team in terms of the architecture of the developed tool, methods, and case studies.

The table explains the different roles of the partners.