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Ph.D. CAAD Workshop ACADIA 2026 - Detroit
Lawrence Technological University
Published: April 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Ph.D. CAAD workshop ACADIA 2026 - Detroit
2026 ACADIA CAAD Ph.D. Workshop Accepting Applications:
Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026
The Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) invites doctoral candidates in computational design and Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) to apply for the 2026 PhD CAAD Workshop. Held as part of the annual ACADIA conference in Detroit, this one-day seminar session provides a premier platform for researchers to present their work-in-progress to a global network of peers and established scholars from the ACADIA community.
Participants will benefit from comprehensive feedback from leading CAAD researchers, providing critical insights to refine and enhance their doctoral trajectory. Research will be showcased through a poster exhibition during the conference, offering visibility within the global computational design community.
The workshop introduces researchers to diverse methodologies across various CAAD schools worldwide, helping them position their work within the CAAD research landscape. The two most outstanding presenters will be selected to participate in the 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 at institutions in North America who have an officially approved dissertation proposal ready for development.
Submission Requirements
Applicants should submit the following via the EasyChair Portal:
- A 250-word abstract summarizing a relevant aspect of your recent research—such as a book chapter, work package, milestone, or prototype—that you wish to discuss with ACADIA peers. Please include up to 4 captioned supporting images. A template with further guidance is available at the submission portal.
- The accepted dissertation proposal describing the research, methodology, work-in-progress findings, and bibliography. Submissions must include the doctoral research title, the applicant's name, and the advisor's name.
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 Portal: https://easychair.org/my2/conference?conf=acadia2026
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: Aug 1, 2026
Poster Submission: Sep 1, 2026
Workshop Date: Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026(Hybrid)
ACADIA 2025 Conference: Oct 22-24, 2026
Contact: Assia Crawford, acrawford1@tulane.edu
Daniel Koehler, daniel.koehler@utexas.edu
Sina Mostafavi, sina.mostafavi@ttu.edu