The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) educational programmes led by Academic Director Areti Markopoulou have been awarded 2018 ACADIA’s Innovative Academic Programme Award of Excellence.

ACADIA is an international network of digital design researchers and professionals who facilitate critical investigations into the role of computation in architecture, planning, and building science, encouraging innovation in design creativity, sustainability, and education. Under the title of “RECALIBRATION: on imprecision and infidelity”,  this year’s annual ACADIA conference will be held at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City on October 18-20.

ACADIA Academic Award of Excellence

This award recognises an innovative academic programme that contributes to the education of students in the field of digital design. From the jury’s citation:

“IAAC has been at the forefront of academic innovation pushing the agenda of Digital Architecture and Design towards exciting new territories. The work of Areti Markopoulou has enabled an environment that is committed to the student body and the city of Barcelona. IAAC has been able to define a new identity offering a unique perspective on issues of technology.”

Speaking about the award, IAAC’s Academic Director Areti Markopoulou said:

“We are extremely pleased to be recognised by ACADIA, a prestigious Association and renowned international network, for our pioneering research and education in the digital age. Our world, today, faces unprecedented challenges, for which architecture, design and science can produce a positive change. IAAC has established itself as a leader in multidisciplinary technological innovation for architecture and urban design, and this award is strengthening our commitment to applied research for the future of our built space.”

IAAC wins ACADIA's Innovative Academic Award of Excellence

On behalf of IAAC community and faculty, we would like to thank ACADIA for this recognisition and award of excellence. The Institute is really proud for its staff and students who are committed in becoming present and future changemakers in the field of advanced architecture and urban design. We wish to extend our congratulations to every single member of IAAC who have contributed to consolidate this research and innovation hub in the city of Barcelona with the mission of envisioning the future habitat of our society and building it in the present.

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