PAD The Future of Housing

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

08/07/2026

🚀 Help us bring PAD to SXSW 2027!

What if housing could adapt to you — your life, your needs, your future?

We’re bringing that conversation to SXSW PanelPicker, and we need your vote to help get us there.

🗳️ Vote for our panel here:
https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1785115916521001qKtY

You can also find the voting link in our bio! 🫰🏼

Help us bring a new way of thinking about housing to Austin🏡

05/20/2026

Honored to be standing alongside this lineup. 🇲🇽🇺🇸
When Michigan Tech Week makes space for Latino voices in tech, you show up.
Andrea Michele Taylor (Livseea) · Martina Guzmán (Verdad) · Sergio Rodenzuela (Tansy) · Andrés Ospina (CreateValue™️) · and me, representing Design Think Tank and P.A.D.
Five founders. Five companies. One stage. Real conversations about what it takes to build in Michigan — from where we come from, to where we're taking this ecosystem.
If you've ever wondered what it looks like when the people doing the building come from the communities the building is supposed to serve — come find us.
📍 Great Lakes Stage · Newlab at Michigan Central
🗓️ [CONFIRM DATE] · 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
I'll be telling a story that took twenty-five years to finish — and it starts inside the building we'll be standing in.
Thank you to Laura Chavez and the Michigan Tech Week team for opening this space. Representation in the rooms where the future gets built matters.
They say think outside the box. We don't even see the box.
See you on the stage.

03/21/2026

12/24/2025

At PAD, design is driven by intention. We wish you a Merry Christmas filled with calm and inspiration, and a New Year shaped by new possibilities.

11/06/2025

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who made this event possible.
A special thank you to our sponsors and collaborators whose support continues to drive innovation and inclusive growth in the future of housing.

🙌 Special mention to our event sponsor for believing in this shared vision.
Together, we’re creating social impact.


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10/02/2025

Every conversation, every connection, every shared idea — this is what shapes the future of design.
We are grateful for each of you who made this journey unforgettable. 🙌🏼

09/17/2025

🎉 It’s TOMORROW!!! 🎉
The wait is almost over—something new is about to happen at Eastern Market After Dark.
📍 Meet us at SHED 2
📅 September 18 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Come see what’s inside… and experience the possibilities. ✨

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09/16/2025

⏳ Just 2 days left until the big night!
📍 Join us at Eastern Market After Dark – SHED 2
📅 September 18 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Exclusive swag, inspiring ideas, and something new to discover… don’t miss it! ✨ Design Core Detroit

09/15/2025

📍 Catch us at Eastern Market After Dark – SHED 2
📅 September 18, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Step inside, explore, and see what’s possible. 👀