Appel | Conférence
DigitalFUTURES-CDRF 2025: the 7th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication | Transindividual Intelligence in architecture
19/12/24
ℹ️ https://www.digitalfutures.world/conference/19.html
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Conference Theme
In the mid-20th century, French philosopher Gilbert Simondon, in his groundbreaking work L’individuation psychique et collective, introduced the concept of « transindividuality » challenging the prevailing notion of the individual as an isolated entity. Simondon argued that individuals are not closed, or self-sufficient; rather, they are always engaged in a dynamic process of interactions with others and the environment. The resulting « transindividual » is a relational field that transcends individual boundaries. As the fertile ground where psychic (internal) and collective (external) dimensions intersect, this transindividual field fosters communication and knowledge sharing, shaping not only the characteristics of individuals but also the collective intelligence and creativity that transcend individuals.
Building upon Simondon’s ideas, Bernard Stiegler further emphasized the pivotal role of technology in the process of individuation. He argued that technology is not merely a tool but a constitutive element of human existence, shaping our cognitive abilities, social structures, and cultural evolution. For Stiegler, technology is a vital medium for achieving « transindividuation ». And the rise of digital technology marks a new stage of this process, where humans and machines, individuals and collectives, are intertwined in unprecedented ways, creating the potential for collective intelligence and shared creativity that transcends the limitations of individuals.
In the field of architecture, « transindividual intelligence » is also becoming increasingly evident. The development of artificial intelligence, collaborative robots, and information networks is breaking down the boundaries between individuals, between humans and machines, giving rise to new paradigms of architectural design and production. Architects are no longer isolated individuals but integral nodes within a network of « transindividual intelligence » that encompasses intelligent tools, data, and other individuals.
The 2025 CDRF conference, themed « Transindividual Intelligence » draws inspiration from the philosophical insights of Gilbert Simondon and Bernard Stiegler. It aims to explore how architects, in the age of artificial intelligence, can collaborate with intelligent technologies and other individuals to co-create a more adaptive and inclusive future.
Research Topics
The 7th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2025) provides a global platform for advanced researches addressing Transindividual Intelligence in architecture. Among the topics covered by the papers include, but not limited to, architecture theories, tools, methods and procedures in
Smart Habitation: Smart Building, Smart Community, Smart City, Intelligent Sensing, Human-Computer Interaction, IoT in Built Environment, Computational Analysis of Energy, Lighting, Acoustics, Human Behavior and Comfort, Big Data, Cloud Computing…
Virtual Habitation: Metaverse, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Digital Twin, Virtual Community, Virtual Architecture, Blockchain, NFT Architecture, AI-augmented Generative Design, Parametric Morphology, Complex Networks…
Future Habitation: Space Habitation, Underwater Habitation, Mobile Habitation, Arctic Habitation, Habitation under Extreme Climate, Ecological Cities, Green Building, Biotechnology, Kinetic Architecture, Performance-based Form-finding, Construction Robotics, Mass Customization, Multi-agent Systems…
Call for Papers
Deadline for Abstract Submission:
December 29, 2024 | All times below are Beijing time (GMT+8)
Notification of Abstract Acceptance:
January 15, 2025
Submission Deadline for Full Paper:
March 25, 2025
Notification of Full Paper Acceptance:
April 15, 2025
Revised Submission Deadline for Full Paper:
April 30, 2025
Conference:
July 5-6, 2025
Submission Guidelines
Papers are peer reviewed in two stages: the abstract and the full paper. Submissions must be original and cannot be submitted simultaneously to another journal or conference. We strongly prohibit plagiarism (including self-plagiarism). During the review process and prior to publication, the originality of the paper will be checked several times. Upon submission, all submissions will be reviewed by the Committee for quality, originality, and relevance.
Abstract: Approximately 600 words, including the title, 3-5 keywords, 1-3 figures, and key references.
Full paper: A maximum of 10 pages fitting the CDRF paper template, including the title, abstract, keywords, figures/tables/charts, and references. The paper template will be released during the full paper submission stage.
Format: PDF.
Language: English.
Submission address:https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cdrf2025
Committee
Conference Chair
• Philip F. Yuan, Tongji University, China
DigitalFUTURES Fellow (in alphabetical order of last name)
• Philippe Block, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• Mario Carpo, UCL, UK
• Areti Markopoulou, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Spain
• Achim Menges, University of Stuttgart, Germany
• Antoine Picon, Harvard University, USA
• Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen, Royal Danish Academy, Denmark
• Patrik Schumacher, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), UK
• Yimin (Mike) Xie, RMIT University, Australia
• Weiguo Xu, Tsinghua University, China
Conference Secretary
• Yige Liu, Tongji University, China
• Hua Chai, Tongji University, China
Publication
In addition to being included in the EI, CumInCAD and SCOPUS index, accepted papers will be published by Springer in the Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2025).
In addition, papers that closely address the conference theme may also be published in the Architectural Intelligence Journal (with an extension and additional review process).
