Architecture as a part of society is changing both from within and under the influence of new paradigms relating to other disciplines: scientific, economical, social, cultural and political.

The eCAADe 2004 conference invites participants to focus on the dialog and sharing of knowledge between architects and other disciplines, and to reflect on, and propose, new methods in the design process to enhance and improve the impact of information technology on architecture.

Information and technology narrows the gap between architecture and related disciplines. It promotes interdisciplinary work, and changes both the way we do design and the design results.

In addition to these two main topics for the eCAADe 2004 conference, other topics include, but are not limited to:

• CAAD-curriculumn
• City Modelling
• Collaborative Design
• Digital Methods of Construction
• Generaative Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Mass Customisation
• Modes of Production

• Pervasive Computing
• Research, Education & Practise
• Precedence and Prototypes
• Prediction and Evaluation
• Shape Studies
• User Participation in Design
• Virtual Architecture
• Virtual Reality
• Web-Based Design