CAAD Futures 2027
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
The Online Emerging Research Forum is a distinct track for emerging research, works in progress, exploratory studies, and innovative practices. Papers are 4–6 pages and are presented Online on July 1–2, 2027. It does not replace the full-paper track, and the same work may not be submitted to both tracks.
Accepted short papers are included in the proceedings.
The research areas are the same as the full-paper track. Submissions should use the same Springer LNCS template; only the length differs.
| 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 |
This page provides essential information for authors. Please review the details below carefully.
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 Emerging Research Paper as the submission type and follow the on-screen instructions.
Video Guide
All submissions undergo peer review. Acceptance notifications follow the same schedule as the full-paper track.
| Date | Milestone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | Submission Opens | Authors submit Emerging Research Papers via Microsoft CMT |
| November 30, 2026 (AoE) | Short Paper Deadline | 4–6 page PDF in Springer LNCS format |
| Late January 2027 | Acceptance Notification | Same announcement window as full papers |
| Mid March 2027 | Camera-Ready Submission | Final manuscript in Springer LNCS format |
| July 1–2, 2027 | Online Emerging Research Forum | Accepted short papers presented online and included in the proceedings |