# Curvilinear Concepts AI Innovation to 3D Modeling > In this workshop students will learn how to create curvilinear architectural forms similar to those designed by MAD Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects (for reference only). We will be using generative artificial intelligence to create these forms and then use a 3D modeling too… ## At a glance - Format: On-demand course - Price: €35.00 (list €50.00) - Difficulty: Beginner - Duration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours) - Schedule: May 18-19, 2024 - Instructors: Prabhat Arora - Categories: Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Modeling, Design Workshops - Software: Midjourney, Autodesk Maya, Grasshopper 3D, Rhinoceros 3D, Chaos Enscape, LunchBox, KeyShot - Students: 247 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Access: Member-only - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/curvilinear-concepts-ai-innovation-to-3d-modeling - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/curvilinear-concepts-ai-innovation-to-3d-modeling --- ## About this course Curvilinear Concepts: AI Innovation to 3D Modeling is a workshop teaching students to design curvilinear architectural forms using generative AI, led by Prabhat Arora. Participants craft prompts in Midjourney V6 to generate complex building concepts, then translate the resulting imagery into unique 3D geometry using Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros, and Grasshopper 3D, before rendering final models in Chaos Enscape or Keyshot. Working in groups on large-scale projects such as high-density housing and campus buildings, participants move through an iterative prompt-to-geometry-to-render workflow while keeping models clean and suitable for 3D printing. A machine with at least 16GB RAM and a GTX 1060 6GB graphics card (or better) is recommended. ## What you'll learn - **Craft Effective Prompts**: Create sophisticated architectural forms using Midjourney. - **Extract Geometry**: Translate AI-generated images into unique 3D models. - **3D Modeling Skills**: Utilize Autodesk Maya and Rhinoceros for curvilinear designs. - **High-Quality Rendering**: Render your models with Enscape or Keyshot, including scale figures. - **Collaborative Workflow**: Work in groups to develop various project components, enhancing teamwork and creativity. ## Methodology - Students will work in groups in this workshop - The students will be given a general tutorial on prompt crafting for Midjourney and then given time to generate attractive, complex, and sophisticated forms on Midjourney, most likely a large-scale architectural project. Each student can focus on developing different project parts, such as façade, interiors, furniture, lighting, textures, etc. - Participants will then be given a basic introduction to Maya and Rhinoceros initially to get the hang of the tool with a specific form, procedural 3D Modelling from a primitive polygon, or using Rhino/Grasshopper to generate the form. - After that, the exercise will be combinatorial, using the generated form and replicating/altering it on the 3D Modelling tool. - The students will also receive a basic tutorial on rendering their images using Enscape or Keyshot. - Each group will be given time to discuss ideas and divide their work individually. This workshop aims to use Midjourney to create fluid or curvilinear shapes ranging from the scale of individual products to entire cities. Once we’ve generated the desired form, we’ll replicate or modify it using programs such as Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros, and Grasshopper. Finally, depending on the product size, we will render the design using either Enscape or Keyshot. Throughout the process, we will ensure that our geometry is clean, easy to handle, and suitable for 3D printing. ## Requirements - 16 Gigabytes RAM and upwards. - 1060 6GB Integrated Graphics and upwards. ## Curriculum ### Session 1 - Part 1 (01:14:41) - Part 2 (01:24:39) - Part 3 (01:01:11) ### Session 2 - Part 1 (01:07:50) - Part 2 (53:55) - Part 3 (01:35:34) ## FAQ ### What AI tool is used to generate the initial architectural forms? Midjourney V6 or lower, used to craft prompts that produce complex, sophisticated building design concepts. ### Which software is used to turn AI images into 3D models? Autodesk Maya and Rhinoceros, with Grasshopper 3D and LunchBox for procedural geometry work. ### Do I need a powerful computer for this workshop? Yes at least 16GB of RAM and a GPU equivalent to a GTX 1060 6GB or better is recommended. ### Is this a group or individual workshop? Groups each student can focus on a different part of the project, such as facade, interiors, furniture, lighting, or textures.