We invite academic papers concerned with the reflection upon, use or application of and the theory of AI and automated fabrication in the realm of design, engineering and architecture, together with practical and experimental design and build work, where AI and or automated fabrication had substantial impact. We will invite the participants to discuss the impact of AI and automated fabrication to the architectural profession, the understanding of design and potential ethical and accountability implications. We hope to spark a discussion about what direction design, the construction industry and related areas are taking in the shadow of the rising dominance of AI and automated fabrication.
Topics include but are not limited to (alphabetical order):
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Design and Built Environment
- Building Information Modelling and Digital Twins Data Acquisition, Big Data
- Design Concepts, Strategies and Experimentation
- Design Tools Development and Application
- Digital Design and Construction for a circular economy
- Digital Heritage and Conservation
- Education in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication
- Human-Computer Interaction in Design
- Internet of Things for the Built Environment
- Optimization and Form Finding
- Parametric and Generative Design
- Robotic and automated Fabrication
- Responsive and adaptive Design
- Shape, Form, Geometry and Material Studies
- Simulation, Prediction and Evaluation
- Theory in Computational Design and Digital Methods
- Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality in Architecture
We intend to organise the papers within the following sessions themes:
- Artificial intelligence / machine learning
- Collaboration / Interaction
- Computational education and pedagogy
- Design tool development
- Digital heritage and Conservation
- Fabrication / Construction
- Internet of Things (IoT) / Big Data
- Materials / form / optimisation
- Theory and computational aesthetics
Please note the following:
- Full papers will be accepted/rejected based on the double blind review process.
- The full paper entails about 4000 – 6000 words and will be formatted on 6, 8 or 10 pages of the provided conference template including figures and references.
- There must be at least one registered author per paper, for the paper to be finally published. Please note that multiple submissions by the same author require multiple registrations.
- Each full paper must be presented during the eCAADe 2026 conference in Luebeck in person. Online presentations are planned for a limited number of papers and on a first come first server basis.
- Each full paper will be checked against (self-) plagiarism and AI-tools. Please, indicate the use of AI tools as required by good academic practice as applicable.
- Full paper submission deadline: 01/04/2026.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us!