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.

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.

By the end of the Diffusion Architect workshop, participants will:

• 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.

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.

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