ACADIA
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The Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture (ACADIA) is a non-profit organization
active in the area of computer-aided architectural design (CAAD).
s, educators, and software developers, whether resident in North America or not. An online membership registration form and directory is available via the organization.
, held in the autumn of each year at a different site in North America. Papers for the conferences undergo extensive blind review before being accepted for presentation (and publication). Membership is not a prerequisite for submission of a paper.
Non-profit organization
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active in the area of computer-aided architectural design (CAAD).
Mission statement
Begun in 1981, the organization's objectives are recorded in its bylaws:ACADIA was formed for the purpose of facilitating communication and information exchange regarding the use of computers in architecture, planning and building science. A particular focus is education and the software, hardware and pedagogy involved in education.
The organization is also committed to the research and development of computer aides that enhance design creativity, rather than simply production, and that aim at contributing to the construction of humane physical environments.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone who subscribes to the objectives of the organization, including architectArchitect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
s, educators, and software developers, whether resident in North America or not. An online membership registration form and directory is available via the organization.
Annual conference
ACADIA sponsors an annual conferenceNational Conference
National Conference may refer to:In India:*Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, the largest political party in Jammu and Kashmir, India.*Manipur National Conference, a political party in the Indian state of Manipur that was formed in 2002....
, held in the autumn of each year at a different site in North America. Papers for the conferences undergo extensive blind review before being accepted for presentation (and publication). Membership is not a prerequisite for submission of a paper.
Proceedings
Each year the conference papers are gathered into a proceedings publication which is distributed to members, and available to the public via the organization's web site.Competitions
ACADIA has been a pioneer in the use of the web for conducting design competitions. It held its first online competition and review in 1998. The second competition, in which entrants also served as jury, was held in 2001.Awards
Started in 1998, ACADIA Awards of Excellence are "the highest award that can be achieved in the field of architectural computing". The awards are given in areas of practice, teaching, research and service, with at most one award in each category per year. Past awards have recognized various significant contributors to the field of architectural computing.Sister organizations
There are a now four sister organizations around the world to provide a more accessible regional forum for discussion of computing and design. The major ones are- eCAADe - The Association for Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, since 1982.
- CAADRIACAADRIAThe Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia provides a platform for CAAD-related academics and professionals to share experiences, best practices, and results in education and research in Asia and beyond.- Objectives :The Association has been created with several...
- The Association for Computer Aided Architectural Design in Asia, since 1996. - SIGraDiSIGraDiThe Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics gathers researchers, educators and professionals inarchitecture, urban design, communication design, Product Design and Art whose workinvolves the new digital media....
- Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics, since 1997. - ASCAADASCAADThe Arab Society for Computer-Aided Architectural Design is a society active in the area of computer-aided architectural design .- History and mission of ASCAAD :...
- The Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design, since 2001.
Other organizations and resources
- CAAD Futures - Computer Aided Architectural Design Futures, since 1985.
- CUMINCAD - The Cumulative Index of Computer Aided Architectural Design.