CAAD Futures 2027
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CAAD Futures 2027 invites original research papers that examine how artificial intelligence reshapes agency within computational design — the conference theme of Design Agency. While the theme foregrounds questions of agency, we welcome a broad range of contributions across computational design. Contributions are not confined to the theme; we welcome broader research that advances computational design methods, tools, theories, or applications.
| Category | Topics include, but are not limited to |
|---|---|
| 01 Design Generation | Generative Design · Design Automation · AI for Design, Prediction, and Decision-Making · Algorithmic and Parametric Design · Optimization for Design · Performance-Based Design · Responsive and Adaptive Design · Shape, Form, and Geometry Studies |
| 02 Theory, History, and Pedagogy | Design Theories of Agency · Historical Trajectories of Computational Design · Computational Design Education and Curricula · Digital Heritage and Conservation · Computational Aesthetics · Frameworks for Design Practice |
| 03 Architectural and Urban Systems | Building Information Modelling and Digital Twins · Modelling and Simulations · 3D Visualization at Urban Scale · Smart Buildings and Cities, IoT · Spatial Decision Support Systems · BIM-GIS Integration |
| 04 Socio-Technical Implications | Ethics, Privacy, and Intellectual Property · Human-Computer Interaction in Design · Collaborative and Multi-Disciplinary Design · Inclusive, Participatory Design, and Co-Creation · VR / AR / XR · Gamification |
| 05 Fabrication, Materiality, and Robotic Construction | Digital Fabrication and Materials · Robots and Drones for the Built Environment · Machine Learning and Robotic Fabrication · Digital Construction for a Circular Economy · AI for Life-Cycle Planning |
| 06 Data, Sensing, and Computational Infrastructure | Data Acquisition Systems and Processes · Data Infrastructures, Databases, and Platforms · Sensing and Monitoring for Data-Driven Design · Data Analytics and Evidence-Based Design · Massive Spatial Data Storage and Processing |
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Initial Submission (PDF only):
Camera-Ready Submission (ZIP):
Step 1. Create a Microsoft CMT account at cmt3.research.microsoft.com and log in.
Step 2. From the top menu, click All Conferences.
Step 3. In the filter box on the right, type caad.
Step 4. Click Computer-Aided Architectural Design Futures 2027 to enter the conference.
Step 5. In the Author Console, click + Create new submission.
Step 6. Select Paper as the submission type and follow the on-screen instructions.
Video Guide
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review.
| Date | Milestone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Submission Opens | Authors submit full papers via Microsoft CMT |
| September 15, 2026 (AoE) | Full Paper Deadline | Submit a PDF in Springer LNCS format |
| October 2026 – January 2027 | Double-Blind Review | Peer review by the programme committee |
| Early January 2027 | Reviews Released | Authors receive reviewer feedback |
| Mid January 2027 | Rebuttal Deadline | Authors respond to reviewer comments |
| Late January 2027 | Acceptance Notification | Decision communicated to authors |
| Mid March 2027 | Camera-Ready Submission | Final manuscript in Springer LNCS format |
| June 29 – July 3, 2027 | Conference, Calgary | All accepted papers included in proceedings; selected papers published by Springer |