08/13/2026
We are honored and thrilled to share that P[A]D / Design Think Tank has been awarded the 2026 Computational Design Award by AIA Detroit co.de.D for our project, “Manufacturing the Future of Housing.” 🏆
Selected by a national jury of industry leaders, our submission explores how emerging technologies and parametric systems can help address the global housing shortage. Inspired by automotive manufacturing, our platform leverages digital fabrication, automated workflows, and user-driven customization to deliver scalable, flexible, and accessible housing solutions.
🗣 From the Jury:
“An impressive submission exploring how emerging technologies can help address the housing shortage by rethinking how housing is designed, manufactured, and delivered—focusing on opportunities to automate processes and cross-pollinate ideas across disciplines.”
Thank you to the AIA Detroit co.de.D team and the jury for this incredible recognition, and congratulations to all the innovative teams pushing the boundaries of spatial design and computation.
🔗 Read more about the award and project highlights on our website: www.pad.space