Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture

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Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture
Abbreviation ACADIA
Founded 1981
99-0267393[1]
Legal status 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Headquarters Fargo, North Dakota, United States[1]
Jason Kelly Johnson[2]
Revenue (2014)
$277,631[1]
Expenses (2014) $266,199[1]
Employees (2014)
0[1]
Mission To facilitate 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.[1]
Website www.acadia.org

The Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture (ACADIA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 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 architects, educators, and software developers, whether resident in North America or not. An online membership registration form and directory is available via the organization.

Activities

Annual conference

ACADIA sponsors an annual national conference, 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.

External links

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

Other organizations and resources

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture. Guidestar. December 31, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Officers and Board of Directors". Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Architexturez CumInCAD OAI-PMH Mirror". Architexturez. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  4. ↑ "DBLP". UNI-Trier. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "Researchgate". Researchgate. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
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