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Ala Irshaid
Aug 9, 2024
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Amazing works by our student Ala Irshaid developed during the “The Diffusion Architect: Stable Diffusion for Practical Workflows” workshop led by Is...
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The Diffusion Architect teaches practical AI tools for architectural design, covering fundamentals, prompting, and custom workflows.
Instructor
This workshop’s main objective is to take you from zero to hero for the practical use of AI tools in the architecture design workflow. These skills are a must-have in this ever-changing landscape of the creative industry and will help you focus more on what is essential while designing. The workshop will revolve around image diffusion models and go through crucial elements and definitions necessary to get value out of these models.The focus will be on open-source Stable Diffusion combined with one of the most important extensions for practical use, ControlNet. We will cover the basics and progress through advanced workflows tailored to specific design goals. The participants will leave the workshop able to design their project-specific workflows and tackle design problems using AI as actual design assistants.
Understand the fundamental principles of Stable Diffusion and its application in architectural design.
Learn effective prompting strategies and advanced techniques for generating architectural designs.
Gain proficiency in using ControlNet for enhanced precision in design workflows.
Be capable of creating custom workflows tailored to specific design objectives.
Utilize AI tools as design assistants to streamline the design process and boost creativity.
Have access to workshop materials and exercises post-completion for further experimentation and development.
How the 2 days are spent, session by session.
Saturday · Jul 27, 2024
Stable Diffusion Workshop (4 Hours)
Session 1: Understanding Stable Diffusion Fundamentals (1.5 Hours)
Session 2: Effective Prompting Strategies and Advanced Techniques (1.5 Hours)
Session 3: Introduction to ControlNet Extension and Closing (1 Hour)
Sunday · Jul 28, 2024
Duration 4 Hours
Session 1: Understanding Early Concept Stage Iterations (1 Hour)
Session 2: Advanced Techniques with Stable Diffusion and ControlNet (1 Hour)
Session 3: Custom Workflow Creation and Real-world Application (1 Hour)
Session 4: Refinement and Innovation in Architectural Design (45 Minutes)
The workshop consists of two-day structured exercises, progressively building participants’ knowledge of basic principles to advanced techniques. We will start with theoretical foundations and hands-on practice, ensuring participants can navigate and configure Stable Diffusion settings.
The sessions will cover effective prompting strategies, ControlNet integration, and custom workflow creation. Each exercise will be followed by a collective assessment of the outputs, enabling participants to refine their techniques. This immersive approach ensures that participants can directly apply their knowledge to architectural design projects.
In The Diffusion Architect workshop, we will explore the practical application of Stable Diffusion in the architecture design workflow. We will introduce the technology and fundamental concepts, followed by hands-on practice configuring and navigating Stable Diffusion settings.
The workshop will then delve into effective prompting strategies, the use of advanced features, and the integration of the ControlNet extension for precision control. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the skills to create custom workflows for their specific design goals and apply AI tools effectively in their projects.
Aug 9, 2024
About this work
Amazing works by our student Ala Irshaid developed during the “The Diffusion Architect: Stable Diffusion for Practical Workflows” workshop led by Is...
Instructor
Ismail Seleit is a distinguished architect at Foster + Partners, renowned for his expertise in computational design and BIM (Building Information Modeling). His work encompasses various projects, from design competitions to complex building realizations. Ismail is dedicated to integrating advanced AI tools, such as Stable Diffusion and ControlNet, into architectural workflows, pushing the boundaries of design innovation. Beyond architecture, he is an accomplished ambient-electronic music producer, creating soundtracks for architectural films and various independent projects, showcasing his multifaceted creativity and technical skills.
Vinícius VitorianoAug 2, 20264.0out of 5A useful introduction to the fundamentals of ControlNet.
Chiemeka EjiochiDec 19, 20255.0out of 5Great course!
Tudor CosmatuSep 15, 20255.0out of 5What a great and fun workshop this was. Ismail took us on a great journey, thank you for that!
AL Sayed LotfyMay 3, 20254.0out of 5The course was fantastic; I believe the coming days will bring huge updates, but it will depend largely on experimentation as much as it will rely on precise technical inputs, especially ControlNet. Thanks
Riccardo MameliApr 18, 20255.0out of 5Very nice and engaging course
maystudio.plJan 31, 20255.0out of 5loved the workshop
SALAHDINZDec 28, 20245.0out of 5one of the best!
AmirDec 20, 20245.0out of 5Excelent experience! what amazing explanations. I think Ismail is one of the best in the industry.
A useful introduction to the fundamentals of ControlNet.
Great course!
What a great and fun workshop this was. Ismail took us on a great journey, thank you for that!
The course was fantastic; I believe the coming days will bring huge updates, but it will depend largely on experimentation as much as it will rely on precise technical inputs, especially ControlNet. Thanks
Very nice and engaging course
loved the workshop
one of the best!
Excelent experience! what amazing explanations. I think Ismail is one of the best in the industry.
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