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2025 ACADIA CAAD Ph.D. Workshop Accepting Applications
Event
Published: August 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Due July 30, 2025
Extended to September 7th, 2025
ACADIA (Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture), an international network of digital design researchers and professionals, invites applications for the PhD CAAD Workshop, to be held as part of the 2025 Conference in Miami. This one-day session provides PhD candidates in computational design and Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) with a unique platform to present their research to peers and established scholars from the ACADIA community.
Participants will benefit from comprehensive feedback from leading CAAD researchers that can significantly enhance their doctoral trajectory. Their work will be showcased through poster exhibitions during the workshop, gaining visibility within the computational design community. Selected participants will receive sponsored entrance to the main ACADIA 2025 Conference, enabling deeper engagement with current discourse in the field.
The workshop introduces researchers to diverse methodologies across various CAAD schools worldwide, helping them position their work within the CAAD research landscape. Beyond valuable feedback and networking opportunities, the two most outstanding presenters will be selected to participate in the prestigious International PhD CAAD Workshop 2026, offering an extended platform for international recognition and collaboration.
The workshop participation is free.
Eligibility
This workshop is open to PhD researchers studying at institutions in North America who have an approved dissertation proposal ready for development.
Submission Requirements
Applicants should submit the following:
- A 100-word abstract summarizing a relevant aspect of your recent research that you wish to discuss with ACADIA peers. This could be a book chapter, work package, milestone, or prototype.
- The accepted dissertation proposal describing the research, methodology, work-in-progress findings, and bibliography. Include your doctoral research title, your name, and your advisor's name.
- Include up to 4 captioned supporting images within the proposal.
All submissions will undergo a competitive review by a panel of academics from the ACADIA community. Successful applicants will be selected based on the innovation, relevance, and potential impact of their research within the CAAD field.
Submission Form
https://forms.gle/ahDipprcxV941QFc8
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: Jul 30, 2025 September 7th, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: Aug 30, 2025
- Workshop Date: Wednesday, Nov 6, 2025 (Hybrid)
- ACADIA 2025 Conference: Nov 6 – 8, 2025
Contact
- Daniel Koehler: daniel.koehler@utexas.edu
- Sina Mostafavi: Sina.Mostafavi@ttu.edu