call for papers
The Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) together with the Canada Design Research Network (CDRN) will hold the ACADIA 2007 conference in historic Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hosts are the Dalhousie University School of Architecture and NSCAD University.
The conference will focus on expanding physical boundaries and expanding bodies of knowledge in digital sensing, interactive, and responsive systems. This discussion will relate especially to architects, engineers, artists, planners and researchers working in the fields of art, architecture, landscape and urban design.
Researchers are invited to consider these key questions:
Papers and presentations are invited for the following research themes (which could also be related to the workshops listed below):
Graduate students are encouraged to submit research papers. Student research will be adjudicated separately, and a graduate research forum will be included at the conference.
Interactive workshops will take place in the week before the main conference. Using both traditional and advanced craft and fabrication facilities at NSCAD and Dalhousie Universities, they will include:
This call for papers has a deadline for abstracts on March 12, 2007,
followed by submission of full papers on April 9, 2007.
For further information, visit www.acadia2007.org or contact .
Brian Lilley · Chair, Expanding Bodies / Acadia 2007 Conference