EDRA58 Call for Proposals

The Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) invites proposals for its 58th Annual Conference, hosted in partnership with Florida International University.

EDRA58 explores the intersections of people, place, research, practice, and innovation. We welcome contributions from researchers, educators, designers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and community partners representing a broad range of disciplines and perspectives.

Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2027

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The online submission portal is opening soon. Please review the complete Call for Proposals for submission requirements, presentation formats, and review criteria.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

EDRA58 invites proposals across eight conference tracks that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of environmental design research and practice. Explore the themes below and consult the complete Call for Proposals for detailed track descriptions.

1. People: Human Experience, Health, and Belonging: Explores how environments shape human experience, well-being, identity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.

2. Place: Identity, Culture, and Community: Examines relationships among place, cultural identity, community life, and the social meanings of environments.

3. Planet: Resilience, Health, and Sustainability: Addresses environmental challenges and opportunities for creating healthier, more resilient, and sustainable places.

4. Innovation: Emerging Technologies, Methodologies, and Collaborations: Investigates emerging tools, research methods, technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and shaping environments.

5. Research and Action: Evidence, Engagement, and Impact: Connects research and evidence with practice, community engagement, decision-making, and meaningful change.

6. Transformation: Cities, Communities, and Systems: Explores how urban environments, communities, institutions, and interconnected systems evolve and respond to change.

7. Confluence: Intersections, Provocations, and New Directions: Welcomes boundary-crossing ideas, critical questions, and new approaches that connect disciplines and challenge conventional thinking.

8. Open Submissions: Provides space for relevant environmental design research and practice that may not align directly with the other conference tracks.

For complete descriptions and submission guidance, please refer to the EDRA58 Call for Proposals.

PRESENTATION & PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

EDRA58 offers a variety of formats for sharing research, exchanging ideas, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Intensive Sessions: Extended, interactive sessions focused on in-depth exploration of a topic.

• Individual Presentations: Abstract-only or full-paper submissions presenting research and scholarly work.

• Group Presentations: Symposia, workshops, and practitioner–researcher collaborations.

• Visual Presentations: Display posters and digital media shorts showcasing research, design, and creative work.

Graduate Student Mentoring Workshop

The Graduate Student Mentoring Workshop (GSMW) provides an opportunity for graduate students to receive feedback, guidance, and professional mentorship from experienced members of the EDRA community.

Student Application Deadline: January 31, 2027

GSMW applications and mentor interest forms are submitted separately from the conference proposal portal. Application links and additional details will be provided as they become available.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your calendar for these key EDRA58 submission and participation deadlines.

For additional deadlines, including proposal decisions, revisions, and presenter registration requirements, please refer to the Complete Call for Proposals (PDF).

SUBMISSION INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Ready to contribute to EDRA58?

Review the complete Call for Proposals for submission guidelines, eligibility, formatting requirements, and review criteria before preparing your proposal.

View the Complete Call for Proposals (PDF)

Submit a Proposal — Online submission portal opening soon.

For questions about the Call for Proposals or the submission process, please contact EDRA Headquarters at edra58@edra.org.