May 23-24 & 30-31, 202624 lessonsBeginner

Architectural DesignFREE with Full AccessWorkshopMay 23-24 & 30-31, 2026Beginner24 lessons17h 22m

AI City Urban Design in Grasshopper & ComfyUI

Name: AI City Urban Design in Grasshopper & ComfyUI
Price: 144.50 EUR
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AI City Urban Design in Grasshopper & ComfyUI is a course that teaches architects to design an entire city concept using AI, Grasshopper, and ComfyUI, from initial site analysis to final presentation visuals. Across a four-day program, students build parametric city geometry and adaptive urban systems in Grasshopper using Pufferfish, Parakeet, Dendro, and LunchBox, develop responsive building and façade systems, apply environmental analysis with Ladybug, and produce AI-generated renders, diagrams, and video narratives using ComfyUI, Adobe Photoshop, Google Flow, and Adobe Premiere. The course is Beginner level and requires an understanding of 3D modeling in any software; prior knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, ComfyUI, or Google Flow is welcomed but not required.

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Albert Sumin3 courses

This course includes

Live workshop · 17h 22m
Lifetime session recordings
Certificate of completion
Downloadable course files
13 design tools
Private Discord community

Details to know

May 23-24 & 30-31, 202614:00 - 18:00 (GMT)
BeginnerSkill level
50 seatsClass size
EnglishLanguage
Keep the recordings foreverRewatch after the live days
Shareable certificateIncluded with enrollment
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24 lessons17h 22m
13 toolsGrasshopper 3D · Rhinoceros 3D +11

About the Course

The workshop introduces current trends in the use of generative AI in architectural design and answers the questions: why use AI, and what tools can be utilized to create a complex project based on a concept formulated with AI?

The idea behind the workshop suggests that modern AI software, 3D modeling, and scripting techniques allow architects to create not just buildings, but complex systems with elaborate details, scenarios, and relationships, i.e., everything that should be part of the profession but is often left out of focus due to tight deadlines and other constraints.

So we will explore how a deep understanding of tools allows for freedom in solving architectural problems. To prove this hypothesis, we will develop a concept of a whole city using 3D tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, along with AI instruments.

What You Will Learn

Design an urban city using AI and parametric workflows
Build and analyze city-scale geometry in Grasshopper
Generate AI visuals and concepts with ComfyUI
Develop adaptive parametric urban systems
Create detailed building and façade systems
Apply environmental analysis with Ladybug
Produce visual presentations with Photoshop
Create video narratives with Google Flow and Premiere Pro

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Methodology

We will start project development by creating a simplified geometry of the cityscape in Grasshopper. Based on this geometry, we will produce AI-generated images, diagrams, videos, and all other materials for our concept.

To achieve results within the given timeframe, we will combine an in-depth study of the most relevant tools. This workflow simulates the approach to designing actual concepts in advanced architecture studios focused on digital design.

Our goal is to make a complete story about the concept that we will create. Storytelling is also an important part of how the project will be presented, and AI tools will help us to achieve decent results.

There are no predetermined types of designs or typologies in the workshop. Students can follow their own direction. But from the tutor's side, we will step by step go through specific examples that cover the most intricate parametric+AI design approaches.

Day 1 — Site Analysis and City Geometry

Objective
Analyze the site and develop initial Grasshopper definitions for city geometry
Workshop Overview
Introduction to the workflow, tools, and methodology used throughout the workshop
Generative Cityscape
Analyze the site and define optimal locations for urban functions using Eddy3D, Ladybug, and custom Grasshopper tools

Day 2 — Parametric Urban Systems

Parametric Patterns
Develop adaptive parametric systems to organize city zones, allowing flexibility as new design inputs emerge

Day 3 — Building Systems

Create responsive building systems with structural logic and façade components for early-stage concept development

Day 4 — AI Presentation and Storytelling

Produce a complete visual and narrative presentation using AI tools
Generate renders, diagrams, and presentation materials using ComfyUI and Adobe Photoshop
Create a video presentation using Google Flow and Adobe Premiere to communicate the project effectively

Knowledge Requirements

What you should already know or have ready before you start, experience, tools, and any baseline skills the instructors expect. Scan the list below so nothing catches you off guard.

An understanding of 3D modeling in any software is required
Knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, ComfyUI, and Google Flow is welcome but not required.

Course Curriculum

24 Lessons17h 22m

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Important Notes

Software installation is not a part of the workshop.

What You'll See Inside

Instructors

Instructor

Albert Sumin

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Senior Architect and Computational Designer in Cloud Cooperation (Vienna, Austria). BIM and Parametric Design Consultant in Coop Himmelb(l)au. Dubai Airport BIM manager from Coop Himmelb(l)au side. Autodesk Certified Professional Revit Architecture and MEP, Autodesk Expert Elite Alumni. Former computational designer at Coop Himmelb(l)au

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AI City Urban Design in Grasshopper & ComfyUI

Details to know

Details to know

About the Course

What You Will Learn

Software & Tools Used in This Course

Instructor's Professional Works

Methodology

Knowledge Requirements

Course Curriculum

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Important Notes

What You'll See Inside

Instructors

Albert Sumin

Instructor's Selected Works

Earn Your Certificate

What students saidReviews

Questions? We've Got Answers

Designing an entire city in a few days sounds overwhelming. Will I need to manually 3D model every building?

The software list is huge (Grasshopper, ComfyUI, Ladybug, Google Flow). Do I need to be an expert in all of these before registering?

How do we ensure the city design actually makes sense for the environment?

Am I forced to design a specific type of futuristic metropolis, or can I explore my own architectural style?

What kind of portfolio materials will I have produced by the end of the workshop?

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