# The Diffusion Architect 2.0 > In this workshop, we will go through all the needed knowledge to enable you to harness the power of AI image diffusion models for practical architecture design workflows. After completing this workshop, you will be able to use these models as design assistants that can add quali… ## At a glance - Format: On-demand course - Price: €136.25 (list €160.00) - Difficulty: Intermediate - Duration: 8 Hours - Schedule: Jan 18-19, 2025 - Instructors: Ismail Seleit - Categories: Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Workshops - Software: Stable Diffusion, ControlNet, ComfyUI - Students: 111 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/the-diffusion-architect-2-0 - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/the-diffusion-architect-2-0 --- ## About this course The Diffusion Architect 2.0 empowers participants to use advanced AI models like SDXL and Flux to transform architectural design and unlock creativity. ## What you'll learn - Understand the fundamentals of AI diffusion models and their role in architectural design workflows. - Learn to use SDXL and Flux models effectively for high-quality and innovative design outputs. - Master tools like Automatic1111, ComfyUI, and Fooocus for running AI-powered workflows. - Explore advanced techniques such as ControlNets, LoRA models, inpainting, and upscaling. - Build and implement custom AI workflows tailored to your architectural projects. ## Methodology This workshop adopts a hands-on, practical approach to mastering AI diffusion models for architectural design. Starting with a deep dive into foundational concepts, including how these models are trained. Participants will then explore advanced tools like Automatic1111, ComfyUI, and Fooocus to run these models effectively. Building on this foundation, the workshop will focus on combining state-of-the-art models like SDXL and Flux with advanced techniques such as ControlNets and LoRA models. You will engage in practical exercises to apply workflows like text-to-image, image referencing, Rhino-to-image, and in-context generation alongside advanced methods like inpainting and upscaling. By the end, you’ll create custom workflows designed to enhance creativity and efficiency in your architectural projects. ## Requirements - [ComfyUI Installation guide](https://stable-diffusion-art.com/how-to-install-comfyui/) - [ForgeUI Installation guide](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-zVHUKmBTcLkBoSvm4UOV_5x02j1WY6/view) - [Stable Diffusion](https://stability.ai/stable-diffusion) and [ControlNet ](https://huggingface.co/lllyasviel/ControlNet)([How to install SD and ControlNet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnqNyd21x9U)). Alternatively, participants can use Stable Diffusion on a server relying on [RunDiffusion](https://rundiffusion.com/), a platform focused on the Stable Diffusion model. RunDiffusion charges based on server rental time and the number of models used (it supports ControlNet). ## Curriculum ### Session 1 - Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (08:49) - Presentation (36:54) - Text-to-Image Explained (47:05) - Revit Models to Images (24:33) - Advanced Image Control and Style Workflow (49:04) - Enhanced Workflow Techniques Explored (01:06:34) ### Session 2 - Advanced AI Image Refinement (45:00) - Advanced Inpainting Techniques Overview (37:06) - Inpainting & Video Creation (34:39) - LoRAs for Fine-Tuning (26:56) - Flux Revolution in Diffusion (09:59) - ComfyUI x Flux workflows (48:04) - Advanced Workflow Insights (41:47) ## FAQ ### What AI diffusion models and user interfaces will I learn to use during this workshop? You will work with AI diffusion models including SDXL and Flux using interfaces such as ComfyUI, Automatic1111, ForgeUI, and Fooocus. ### What technical setup options are available if I cannot run the software locally on my machine? You can run software locally or use cloud-based server options like RunDiffusion, which charges based on server rental time and model usage. ### How will we integrate existing 3D architectural CAD and BIM models into the AI generation pipeline? You will learn Rhino-to-image, Revit-to-image, and Enscape-to-image workflows, using ControlNet models and custom-trained LoRAs to translate 3D geometry into styled architectural renders. ### What specific image manipulation and refinement techniques will be covered in the curriculum? You will learn advanced diffusion techniques including text-to-image, image-to-image, regional conditioning, in-context generation, inpainting, upscaling, and image referencing. ### Are software installation and system setup provided during live class time? No, software installation is not part of the workshop, and participants must have all required software and UI environments installed beforehand.