About SODEA
SODEA (Semantic Object-Driven Emergent Architecture) is an open framework for building intelligent, modular, and interoperable systems using semantic objects as the foundation.
Unlike traditional software architectures that separate data, logic, and structure, SODEA models everything—entities, processes, rules, and relationships—as linked semantic objects. These objects are self-contained, extensible, and capable of behavior through embedded hooks, event subscriptions, and real-time orchestration.
- Open and extensible — built to integrate, adapt, and scale across domains and use cases.
- Semantic-first — emphasizing meaning, relationships, and intent over rigid data structures.
- Execution-ready — every object can respond, act, and evolve autonomously or in coordination with others.
Origins
SODEA was conceived and designed by Henk Mulder, drawing on years of experience in digital transformation, data architecture, and semantic modeling. The core inspiration came from his work as the original designer of the IATA ONE Record standard—a globally adopted semantic model for digitalizing air cargo logistics.
SODEA extends the principles proven in ONE Record—clarity of structure, composability, and semantic consistency—into a universal architecture that empowers software systems to evolve, collaborate, and react intelligently. It is both a practical framework and an invitation to reimagine the relationship between data and behavior.
