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This workshop focuses on using 3D generative AI to create architectural designs through hands-on exercises.
2 courses5.0
Generative AI is not just another tool in the architectural designer’s toolkit. It’s a transformative force that shapes how ideas are conceived, developed, and realized. This workshop delves into 3D generative AI, showcasing its potential to unlock innovative, creative workflows in a multimodal, AI-aided process that empowers designers with greater control over their inputs and enhanced creative agency.
In this Neural Architecture workshop, you will dive into the latest developments in 3D generative AI through hands-on sessions. This will include a combination of text-to-image, video-to-video, and 3D generative models to create conceptual architectural designs. Using Google Colab notebooks and accessible web-based platforms, you will explore Gaussian splats, a method for reconstructing 3D forms from sparse image data and multiview diffusion models. With these, you will have control over creating forms and 3D spaces through image or text inputs. This workshop equips you with the skills to integrate these emerging tools into your creative practices.
Join George Guida, a leading voice in architecture and AI, for an in-depth exploration of innovative 3D workflows. By the end of the workshop - whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your expertise, you’ll have a solid grasp of integrating these emerging tools into your own creative workflows, bridging the gap between traditional and ai-aided workflows.
AI's Impact on Architecture: Gain foundational knowledge of how AI is transforming the architectural profession and creative workflows.
3D Machine Learning Workflows: Understand and apply workflows that incorporate advanced AI techniques for architectural design.
Generative AI Tools: Master essential tools for text-to-image generation, 3D reconstruction, and video-to-video design processes.
Tool Integration: Learn best practices for combining open-source and web-based AI tools to optimize your workflows.
Refining AI Concepts: Develop skills to refine concepts into AI-aided creative architectural forms.
Future Roles of Architects: Explore emerging opportunities and roles for architects in an AI-driven design era.
This workshop focuses on architectural ideation and visualization at the individual building scale. Participants will explore diverse typologies, including residential, cultural, and pavilion structures while leveraging cutting-edge tools like xFigura, Google Colab, and Blender. The software suite combines open-source tools and web-based tools, ensuring accessibility while delving into the latest research on 3D workflows, including text-to-image, image-to-3D, and video-to-video transformations.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities, working individually on their projects while applying the following workflows:
The course combines introductory technical foundations with creative applications, ensuring participants can immediately implement what they have learned in their projects.
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George Guida is the co-founder of xFigura and a partner at ArchiTAG, where he leads innovative architectural designs and applied AI research. A recognized leader in AI for architecture, he has lectured and conducted workshops internationally. As an ARB architect and LEED AP, with professional experience at Foster + Partners and the MIT Media Lab, and teaching roles at Harvard GSD and Wentworth, George combines practical expertise with an academic approach to his teaching.
What a great workshop
Vwry Nice and comprehensive
George´s knowledge is impressive. The workshop exceeded all my expectations. Incredible course.
Very informative session.
This course is a well informed introduction to the world of AI and beyond, aimed at architects and designers in general!...also, George is probably the best person to take you through the secrets of AI!
George compressed the content of a full semester's course into a two-day jam-packed workshop. It exceeded every expectation, and despite this being my 21st course with PA, he introduced me to so much new material. Highly recommended, well worth the money