What is the difference between a design workshop and a regular course at PAACADEMY?

Design Workshops at PAACADEMY are intensive studios and advanced masterclasses that combine digital tool instruction with architectural research and formal experimentation. They typically assume prior knowledge of parametric or computational tools and move faster than introductory courses. Regular software-specific courses build skills from the ground up. Design Workshops are better suited for designers who already know their primary tool and want to develop a more advanced design process or engage with a specific material, structural or fabrication problem.

Do I need prior experience for PAACADEMY design workshops?

Most Design Workshops assume participants have working knowledge of at least one computational tool, typically Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper 3D. Some workshops include a brief tool onboarding, but the primary focus is on design process, formal research and fabrication rather than software basics. Check the prerequisites listed on each individual course page before enrolling.

What topics are covered in PAACADEMY design workshops?

Design Workshops span parametric geometry, fabrication-aware modeling, generative urbanism, AI-integrated workflows, wearable and body architecture, structural experimentation, acoustic design and environmental performance. The category draws from across PAACADEMY's catalog and groups the most advanced, research-oriented courses by practice area.