ARCC is an international organization dedicated to advancing architectural and environmental design research to improve the quality of life in the designed environment. Each year the Architectural Research Centers Consortium holds a pivotal international conference on architectural research, broadly and inclusively defined. To fulfill its mission, the ARCC conferences are held in partnership with an academic host institution.
Every other year, ARCC partners with EAAE (European Association for Architectural Education) and holds a joint US-EU conference. Recent conference hosts and locations include:
- 2026: Kennesaw State University, Atlanta (ARCC-EAAE)
- 2025: University of Maryland & Howard University, Washington DC (ARCC)
- 2024: Aarhus University, Denmark (EAAE-ARCC)
- 2023: Texas Tech University, Texas (ARCC)
- 2022: Florida International University, Miami (ARCC-EAAE)
- 2021: University of Arizona, Tucson (ARCC)
- 2020: Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain (EAAE-ARCC)
- 2019: Ryerson University, Toronto (ARCC)
- 2018: Temple University, Jefferson University, and Drexel University, Philadelphia (ARCC-EAAE)
ARCC invites all member institutions, as well as institutions interested in joining the organization, to submit proposals to host the 2027 ARCC International Conference. We encourage institutions to consider this opportunity to help shape the future of architectural research and to showcase their unique academic and regional strengths.
PROCEDURE AND TIMING
Updated Schedule The deadline for receiving Letters of Interest and Intent is February 15, 2026.
Please submit your letter of interest directly to the ARCC President, Barbara Klinkhammer, at president@arcc-arch.org.
Following an initial review of the Letters of Interest, the ARCC Board of Directors may request additional information. This may include further details regarding the venue, technical support, accommodation structures, proposed budget, local travel, and lodging arrangements.
QUESTIONS
For further questions regarding the proposal process or membership, please contact ARCC President, Barbara Klinkhammer, at president@arcc-arch.org.