Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture - ACSA 2027
Event Date
March 18–20, 2027
Location
Atlanta, GA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ACSA 115th Annual Meeting is the flagship gathering of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, convening in Atlanta, GA, March 18-20, 2027. The meeting brings together architecture educators, practitioners, and students from around the world to share research and explore the past and future of architecture, design, and allied disciplines through peer-reviewed papers, design projects, plenary talks, and invited panel sessions.
Organized under the theme "Inside and Outside," the 2027 program reflects on the changing roles of the architect and schools of architecture, and the shifting boundaries of the discipline. Sessions examine how current urgencies — climate, equity, technology, and civic responsibility — shape pedagogical priorities, and how architecture is perceived from both inside and outside the field.
Attendees are primarily architecture faculty, researchers, administrators, and graduate students, making this the premier venue in North America for scholarly exchange in architectural education. Metropolitan Atlanta provides the setting, from the city's center through its diverse districts and neighborhoods to the edges beyond its highway perimeter. The meeting is a key opportunity to present research, network with peers, and engage with the leading ideas shaping architectural pedagogy and practice.
Show Highlights
- Theme: "Inside and Outside" — exploring the disciplinary core of architecture and the outside ideas, contexts, and disciplines that transform it.
- Peer-reviewed program composed of full papers, design projects, and short papers, allowing scholarly and applied research to inform one another.
- Plenary talks and invited panel sessions curated by the Steering Committee, plus workshops and local engagement activities.
- Annual Meeting Topics spanning Building Science & Technology, Design, Digital Technology, Ecology, Health, History/Theory/Criticism, Pedagogy, Practice, Society + Community, and Urbanism.
- Conference partners include Georgia Institute of Technology and Kennesaw State University, with local hosts helping shape the Atlanta program.
- Conference travel grants — ACSA offers travel grants to support qualified emerging faculty who face obstacles to inclusion in architectural education.
Registration
Registration details and rates for the 115th Annual Meeting are published by ACSA on the official conference website. Accepted authors are required to pay full conference registration in order to be included in the conference presentation and proceedings.
Key program dates:
- October 7, 2026 — Submission deadline (call for submissions)
- December 2026 — Author notification
- December 16, 2026 — Travel grant application deadline for the 115th Annual Meeting
- January 2027 — Final submission deadline for accepted authors
- March 18-20, 2027 — ACSA115 Annual Meeting in Atlanta
Prospective attendees should monitor the official ACSA conference page for registration opening dates and pass rates.
History
ACSA was founded in 1912 by 10 charter members and is an international association of architecture schools preparing future architects, designers, and change agents. Its membership includes all of the accredited professional degree programs in the United States and Canada, as well as international schools and 2- and 4-year programs; together ACSA schools represent some 7,000 faculty educating more than 40,000 students. The Annual Meeting is ACSA's signature event, and the 2027 gathering in Atlanta marks the 115th edition, continuing a long-running tradition of scholarly exchange in architectural education.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ACSA 115th Annual Meeting taking place?
The ACSA 115th Annual Meeting takes place March 18-20, 2027, in Atlanta, Georgia. It is organized by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.
Who should attend the ACSA Annual Meeting?
The meeting is intended for architecture educators, practitioners, and students from around the world. It supports the needs of architecture faculty and enhances architectural education and research.
What is the theme of the 2027 ACSA Annual Meeting?
The theme is "Inside and Outside." It explores the changing roles of the architect and schools of architecture, examining how urgencies such as climate, equity, technology, and civic responsibility shape pedagogical priorities and how architecture is perceived from both inside and outside the field.
How do I submit work or register for the conference?
Submissions are made through ACSA's online portal, with a submission deadline of October 7, 2026, author notification in December 2026, and final submissions due in January 2027. Accepted authors must pay full conference registration to be included in the program and proceedings; registration details are posted on the official ACSA conference page.
Are there travel grants available to attend the meeting?
Yes. ACSA offers conference travel grants to support qualified emerging faculty who face obstacles to inclusion in architectural education, with a December 16, 2026 application deadline for the 115th Annual Meeting.
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