We’re thrilled to announce that UMass Architecture will be the host for the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 57th annual conference May 27-30, 2026. We invite practitioners, researchers, and educators to submit their proposals on the theme of Embracing Regional Sustainability: Networks for People and Places.
This theme reflects a timely and critical inquiry into how we support and connect the built environment and human well-being across multiple scales—from local neighborhoods to global systems. The importance of regional thinking has never been clearer, as social, political, and environmental challenges become more complex.