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AI-Driven Design Practice 2.0

This workshop explores integrating AI-driven tools like Stable Diffusion and ControlNet into architectural design workflows, enhancing creativity while maintaining control over the design process.

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Date:

Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2024

Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty:

Beginner

Language:

English

Certificate:

Yes

Registration:

€119.00

Tutor:

Cas Esbach

Members:

101.15 EUR (27.75%) discount

Recordings:

Available Indefinitely

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Introduction of the workshop:

As the architectural profession continues to evolve, technological advancement is reshaping how designers approach their work. The transition from traditional drafting to digital tools like CAD, Rhino, and Grasshopper brought significant shifts in practice while rendering engines such as V-Ray and Enscape revolutionized visualization. The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence, primarily through diffusion models and AI-driven generative tools, is introducing a new paradigm for architectural design.

This workshop is designed to harness AI technologies effectively while remaining in control of the creative process. Through two targeted, hands-on sessions, participants will explore how AI can be thoughtfully integrated to enhance the creative design process. The focus will be on practical application—using AI as an extension of the designer’s toolkit without losing sight of core architectural principles.

This workshop will be interactive, with dedicated time to address participants' questions and thoroughly explain the key concepts to avoid confusion, Offering ample opportunities for discussion so participants can leave with a confident understanding of how to apply AI tools effectively in their own design workflows.

What You’ll Learn?

Effective AI prompting strategies.

Text-to-image generation using Stable Diffusion.

Image-to-image transformations for iterative design.

Basics of image-to-video workflows.

Utilizing ControlNet for enhanced control in AI outputs.

Exploring Prompt Travel for creative transitions and animations.

Refining AI-generated designs in Photoshop.

Best practices for presenting and communicating AI-driven designs to clients and professors.

A brief introduction to Runway ML (This is a paid service, so we’ll cover it briefly. Free alternatives will also be mentioned).

Methodology:

This workshop will take a practical approach to implementing AI techniques in your design workflow, with an emphasis on effectively communicating these innovations to clients and professors.

In this workshop, participants will learn to integrate AI tools like Stable Diffusion into their architectural design workflows. Topics covered include text-to-image and image-to-image generation, image-to-video creation basics, and advanced controls with ControlNet. Participants will explore Prompt Travel for creative transitions, refine their AI-generated designs in Photoshop, and learn best practices for communicating their work. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with practical AI skills to enhance creativity while maintaining control over their design process.

“AI-Driven Design Practice 2.0” will provide a practical framework for incorporating artificial intelligence into various stages of the design process. From early concept generation to more refined phases, AI can significantly enhance creativity and efficiency. Participants will learn how to strategically use SDXL in their workflows, covering text-to-image image-to-image techniques, the basics of video generation, and an introduction to LoRA training. The hands-on sessions will focus on integrating these tools seamlessly into design practice, offering practical insights that elevate both precision and innovation.

The workshop will focus on real-world applications that participants can implement immediately in their current design projects, ensuring a seamless integration of AI tools into existing workflows.

What You’ll Use?

Highlights:

Content

Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (07:36)

Introduction to the workshop - PAACADEMY Updates

Lecture (49:09)

Foundations of AI Design

This presentation introduces the foundational concepts of AI in architectural design, emphasizing its potential in ideation, communication, and iterative workflows.

Introduction to Diffusion Models (53:58)

Evolution and functionality of diffusion

This part introduces diffusion-based image generators, explaining their evolution, functionality, and how they compare to earlier models while diving into tools and prompting techniques for effective use.

Diffusion Image Optimization Techniques (53:59)

Optimizing diffusion image generation techniques

This part explores advanced diffusion-based image generation techniques, including optimizing prompts and leveraging models like SDXL through tools such as Auto 1111.

Refining Image Generation (53:53)

Architectural diffusion with advanced workflows

This session covers advanced workflows like image-to-image diffusion, ControlNet applications, and denoising strength adjustments to refine architectural renders.

Prompt Travel in Focus (01:04:40)

AI video creation techniques

This session focuses on AI-powered video generation techniques, particularly Prompt Travel, emphasizing prompt transitions to create dynamic, high-quality results.

Refining AI Visual Control (47:48)

Dynamic architectural image transformations

This session delves into refining control over image-based AI outputs, exploring dynamic transformations through techniques like IP adapters, motion LoRAs, and control nets to create cohesive narratives.

Creative AI for Architecture (16:42)

AI-driven architectural image generation

This session explores AI tools for generating architectural images and transitions, focusing on workflow understanding and creative applications.

Custom AI Model Training (39:41)

LoRA-based custom model training

This session discusses training custom AI models using LoRAs, emphasizing dataset preparation, tagging methods, and configuring tools like Kohya for optimized results.

Mastering LoRA Model Training (23:40)

LoRA training for design workflows

This session discusses creating, training, and refining LoRAs for architectural design, emphasizing effective workflows, dataset preparation, and collaborative learning.

Important Notes:

Software Installation is NOT a part of the workshop! Students must have all the software installed before starting the workshop.

The AI-driven design practice 2.0 Studio workshop by PAACADEMY will start at 14:00 (GMT) on Saturday, November 30th.

Total sessions: 2 Sessions The teaching duration per session will be around 4 hours.

Students will have time for a break between teaching hours. Each session and the entire studio will be recorded, and videos will be available for participants just a day after the class for unlimited time.

PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.

The studio has limited seats. Tickets are non-transferable & non-refundable. Please read carefully before you register.

Instructors

Cas Esbach

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Biography

Cas Esbach is a project leader and architect at MVRDV’s Rotterdam Office. With a rich professional background that includes positions at Derksen|Windt in Delft, Civic Projects in Chicago, and BIG in New York, Cas has been an integral part of the MVRDV team in Rotterdam for over five years. He has significantly contributed to and led numerous impactful projects during his tenure. His notable achievements include successful projects such as the Shenzhen Terraces, Tripolis Park in Amsterdam, and Valley in Amsterdam. Additionally, Cas has served as an esteemed educator, bringing his expertise to the academic realm as a dedicated teacher at TU Delft, where he imparts his knowledge and passion for architecture to the next generation of professionals.

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3 reviews. Join the discussion!

Peter van Woerden 2024-12-02 15:45:28

Isnpiring course. Bit complicated for me as a starter with SD.

Thomas Nelissen 2024-12-03 12:48:14

Very interesting masterclass. Cas really explained a lot and I learned so much. Would definintely recommend it!

Claudio Feldman 2025-01-03 17:07:45

I think that Cas's first course was better explained than this second one (in the 39-minute 'Lora's training' video, for example), there is too much talk, more words than explanatory images. Trying to cover everything without being able to go into depth.

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