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CoursesArchitectural DesignThe Diffusion Architect: Stable Diffusion for Practical Workflows
Full Access Workshop Jul 27 & 28, 2024 8 Hours
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The Diffusion Architect: Stable Diffusion for Practical Workflows

The Diffusion Architect teaches practical AI tools for architectural design, covering fundamentals, prompting, and custom workflows.

Ismail Seleit
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4 courses·4.0

ComfyUI
Stable Diffusion
ComfyUIStable Diffusion

About The Diffusion Architect: Stable Diffusion for Practical Workflows

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.

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...
What you will learn
  • 01

    Understand the fundamental principles of Stable Diffusion and its application in architectural design.

  • 02

    Learn effective prompting strategies and advanced techniques for generating architectural designs.

  • 03

    Gain proficiency in using ControlNet for enhanced precision in design workflows.

  • 04

    Be capable of creating custom workflows tailored to specific design objectives.

  • 05

    Utilize AI tools as design assistants to streamline the design process and boost creativity.

  • 06

    Have access to workshop materials and exercises post-completion for further experimentation and development.

Methodology

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.

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...
Course Content
11 Lessons
Important Notes
  • 01
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Software & tools
ComfyUIStable Diffusion
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Ala Irshaid

Ala Irshaid

@a-irshaid

The Diffusion Architect: Stable Diffusion for Practical Workflows
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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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Ismail Seleit
Ismail Seleit
4 Courses4.0

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.

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5.0avg·7 Reviews
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Chiemeka Ejiochi
Chiemeka Ejiochi

Great course!

Dec 19, 2025
Tudor Cosmatu
Tudor Cosmatu

What a great and fun workshop this was. Ismail took us on a great journey, thank you for that!

Sep 15, 2025
AL Sayed Lotfy
AL Sayed Lotfy

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

May 3, 2025
Riccardo Mameli
Riccardo Mameli

Very nice and engaging course

Apr 18, 2025
maystudio.pl
maystudio.pl

loved the workshop

Jan 31, 2025
SALAHDINZ
SALAHDINZ

one of the best!

Dec 28, 2024
Amir
Amir

Excelent experience! what amazing explanations. I think Ismail is one of the best in the industry.

Dec 20, 2024
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