The AEA theory can be applied to and embedded in the existing and new enterprise architecture frameworks. Following is an example of an AEA framework design, which is organized into interaction, human, technology, facility, environment and security layers with overarching AEA theory elements.
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[[File:Adaptive EA Framework.jpg|alt=Adaptive EA Framework Example|none|thumb|Adaptive EA Framework Example]]
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Based on Source: Gill, A.Q. (2015). Adaptive Cloud Enterprise Architecture. ''World Scientific Publishing''.