Join the network
DDLN is open to university labs, centers, and programs that use XR and digital tools in architecture, interior design, and related fields. Labs that are just getting started are welcome.
What members get
Collaborative research
Find partner labs with complementary tools and expertise for multi-site studies.
Knowledge sharing
Swap methods, workflows, and teaching practices with peers working on the same problems.
Joint grant applications
Build multi-institution teams for larger funding calls. See current calls on the Grants page.
Student exchange
Connect students across programs for workshops, projects, and research experiences.
Shared equipment
Learn which labs have specialized hardware such as CAVEs, motion capture, or haptics.
Visibility
Your lab is listed in the directory and your institution appears on the home page.
Three steps
Complete the form
Tell us about your lab, its focus, the XR tools you use, and what you hope to get from the network.
Review
The network coordinators review the application and follow up by email if anything is unclear.
Get listed
Your lab appears in the member directory, and you are connected with labs that share your interests.