Organization

The Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) is an international network of digital design researchers and professionals. ACADIA supports critical inquiry into the role of computation in architecture, planning, and building science, advancing innovation in design creativity, sustainability, and education.

Mission

ACADIA fosters a global community dedicated to advancing computational design. Through research, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, the organization promotes new ideas, methods, and technologies that shape the future of the built environment.

Membership

ACADIA is sustained by its members. Membership provides access to an international network of researchers and practitioners, as well as exposure to leading work in computational design through papers, projects, conferences, and community initiatives. Members contribute to and help shape the ongoing development of the field.

Activities

Conferences

ACADIA hosts an annual conference in North America in partnership with a host university. The conference brings together leading researchers and practitioners to present peer-reviewed papers, projects, and exhibitions. Workshops exploring emerging tools, methods, and techniques are held in conjunction with the conference. Since 2011, ACADIA has also supported regional conferences.

Awards, Grants, and Scholarships

Established in 1998, the ACADIA Award of Excellence recognizes individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to architectural computing. Additional awards honor achievements in research, practice, teaching, academic leadership, and service. ACADIA also provides grants to support innovative research and scholarships for students.

Publications

ACADIA publishes annual conference proceedings that document leading research and projects in computational design. These publications serve as a permanent record of advances in the field. ACADIA is also a founding supporter of the International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC).

Website

The ACADIA website serves as the central platform for the community. Members can share news, papers, and projects, and explore the evolving body of work produced by the organization.