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This workshop teaches architects to integrate generative AI into design workflows, including Flux, using techniques developed at MVRDV.
3 courses5.0
As generative AI tools start to become integral to design workflows, the challenge is no longer just about using them—it’s about mastering them with intent. While simple prompts can spark ideas, they fall short when delivering site-specific, context-aware solutions. As projects progress, architects need more than just automation; they need structured, deliberate methodologies that provide control over AI-driven processes.
As your design evolves, you need to command it rather than let AI generate your designs; thus, there is a need for a customized deliberate methodology.
This workshop delves into how Fredy is looking to consolidate generative AI into architectural practice—not as a replacement for critical thinking but as a powerful extension of it. Learn how to refine AI workflows, integrate multimodal approaches, and elevate your design process with precision and creativity.
Explore cutting-edge Generative AI applications being developed at MVRDV, one of the top innovative architectural firms.
Prompting, LoRas, Seeds, Steps, ControlNet. and Denoising Basics.
Customized SDXL Segmentation technique for Photoshop and/or Rhino.
Flux Upscaling Techniques.
Multimodal workflow: Rendering tools + Forge SD + Photoshop AI + Comfy SD/FLUX.
Advanced techniques for architectural workflows, including the use of LLMs + Diffusion models.
This workshop will teach you how to work with a multimodal approach: Using your model with Render tools + Stable Diffusion (SD) + FLUX + Adobe Photoshop.
The workshop is divided into two main parts:
First, a general overview of what is currently achievable and what could be in the near future. In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of prompting, word and LoRa weights, Seeds, Steps, Denoising, IPadaptors, and the use of ControlNet. Next, you will learn an experimental ADE20K segmentation methodology that can provide architects with more control by defining a specific architectural category to include in their scene.
While this approach still has limitations—such as the fact that the category remains heavily influenced by the prompt—it proves effective for defining general objects in the scene using tools like Photoshop or Rhino.
If all this sounds too complex, don't worry, it's okay! This workshop will take the time to cover the fundamentals comprehensively, ensuring you have a strong foundation for the more advanced material to follow.
Next, on Day 2:
We will go over a modular tool called ComfyUI that allows for customizing your own workflows depending on your specific needs and intentions. You will practice using custom workflows using the basics you learned the day before. Next, We will learn Upscaling and a multimodal SDXL+Flux workflow that leverages LLM techniques to improve image precision and prompting efficiency.
This workshop will teach you Fredy's approach to integrating generative AI into various stages of design to enhance, rather than replace, the architect's critical role in the design process. This course is aimed at architects and designers who are experimenting yet looking to take AI into their professional use.
To ensure smooth participation in this workshop, we recommend the following system requirements:
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Fredy Fortich is an Architect and Engineer specializing in computational design, with a particular focus on BIM coordination in Revit, performance-based design, generative design, and machine-learning methods. He holds a Master of Science in Building Technology from TU Delft in the Netherlands and a Master of Architecture from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. Currently, Fredy works as a Technical Architect at MVRDV, BIM Manager at French Studio, and an AI researcher on Diffusion Models.
Great course, perfect for beginners with AI and architecture.
Very good course for a very complex subject! Very much worth it.
Highly informative and well-structured course even for beginners. Loved the content and approach Fredy organised. Great Workshop, would highly recommend this as a beginner's entry into diving in the realm of AI for architecture.
Great course I have already watched it a few times. Fredy is a fantasic instructor and I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to get started with Stable Diffusion & ComfyUI
Great course, many workflows that can be adapted and used in practice. The only problem was debugging some of the nodes (especially LLM ones in the upscale workflow)
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Great course!
I believe that the communication and interaction with the system could use some improvement. My experience in getting the certificate is a good example of how it has to be enhanced. Please!
Amer Faraon
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear that your experience with getting the certificate wasn't smooth. We're actively working on improving the user interface and overall communication process.
Well organized and very informative
It was a great experience, it left me with many reflections and ideas to apply in my work processes. I loved it
The workshop wars really good and Fredy was a nice teacher.
Great course!